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Implications of the National Security Council Study 'U.S. Maritime Strategy and Naval Force Requirements' on the Future Ship Force

PSAD-78-6A Published: Mar 07, 1978. Publicly Released: Mar 07, 1978.
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The Secretary of Defense requested an indepth study of U.S. maritime strategy and long-term naval requirements. The National Security Council study examined future Navy ship requirements on the basis of U.S. defense policies, Navy missions and role, and Soviet military capabilities and strategies. It also discussed future requirements in light of increasing costs and anticipated technological breakthroughs. The study was reviewed to clarify issues that relate to the size of the naval force and to evaluate the recommendations.

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Defense capabilitiesDefense cost controlDefense operationsPolicy evaluationProgram evaluationShipbuilding industryShipsTechnology transferMilitary forcesAircraft acquisition program