tential limitations on equipment and platforms, and to supplement information and analyses generated by MEDAL, CEAS, NIOAS, and UNISIPS. MWPs are digitally output to the METOC officer.

OESs provide baseline oceanographic information on specific geographic areas. These summaries can include physical oceanographic (currents, waves, tides, etc.), bathymetric, geomorphologic, biologic, and acoustic data. Many of the data types included on OES plots are similar to those on MWPs, but the latter generally cover a broader geographic region. As with MWPs, OESs are produced in digital format.

NAVOCEANO also receives requests for a wide range of specific datasets to support MIW exercises. This tailored information provides an environmental description of the operational area as support for planning and briefings.

The role of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) is to coordinate, execute, and promote science and technology programs in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps through universities, government laboratories, and other research

Front Matter (R1-R12)

Executive Summary (1-3)

1 Introduction (4-8)

2 Mine Warfare: An Overview (9-27)

3 Oceanography and Mine Warfare (28-38)

4 Mine Warfare and the Ocean Environment: Mission Influence, Research Issues, and Future Exploitation (39-51)

5 Discussion and Summary (52-55)

References (56-58)

Appendix A: Steering Committee and Staff Biographies (59-60)

Appendix B: Symposium Program (61-65)

Appendix C: Symposium Participants (66-67)

Appendix D: Wargame Gamebook (68-77)

Appendix E: Environmental Science Programs Within the Office of Naval Research That Support Mine Warfare (78-81)

Appendix F: Office of Naval Research Programs to Encourage Research in Areas of Interest to Naval Operations (82-90)

Appendix G: Office of Naval Research Program Contact Information (91-95)

Appendix H: Acronyms and Abbreviations (96-100)