fashion. We observed in the massive troop deployments an outstanding example of joint force sequencing in ac- tion. Forward deployed na- val forces were first on scene - sustainable and combat ready on arrival. Their im- mediate combat capability cover provided for the intro- duction of ground and air forces. Sea control was as- sured from the outset, pro- tecting the vital seaborne lo- U.N. sanctions. The forward gistics train and enforcing presence of naval forces was a critical element in the rapid deployment of the joint force. As mentioned previously, gaining con- trol of the battle space m three dimensions - FLEXIBLE RESPONSE: THE NAVY-MA- in the air, on the sea, and under the sea -- is a RINE TEAM IN ACTION. The Navy-Marine prerequisite for joint power projection. The Corps team lived up to its tradition of mobility Navy is responsible for achieving and main- and flexibility while deploying forces for taining the sea control and air superiority re- DESERT SHIELD/STORM. While attention quired for introduction of additional joint focused on Kuwait, Navy and Marine Corps forces, and is structured tocarryoutthatmission. Power projection cannot be sustained without control of the sea. While DESERT SHIELD/STORM are not models for all future military operations, they do provide a regional prototype for certain joint power projection operations might beanticipatedinthede- cade to come. DESERT SHIELD/STORM un- folded in near textbook -7-
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