Oceanography and Naval Special Warfare Opportunities and Challenges (1997) / Chapter Skim
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A thorough understanding of surf conditions; the nature of the coastline; the variability of seabed stability; and even the concentration of local marine life, large predators, and natural or man-made toxins can help ensure mission success. The OSB's fifth symposium on tactical oceanography examined the present state of knowledge and predictive capability relevant to NSW.
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are military personnel who receive demanding and specialized training in order to conduct a variety of unique missions for which most of the more conventional military units are not adequately suited. Many nations, including Great Britain, Australia, the Russian Federation, and the United States, have designated Special Operations Forces within their military structure.
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Army Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina; the Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlbert Field, Florida; and the Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM) , Coronado, California.
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These actions require units with combinations of specialized personnel, equipment, training, and tactics that go beyond the routine capabilities of conventional military forces. In support of national military strategy, US SOF are currently organized and trained in nine principal mission areas.
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Smalls self-reliant readily deployable units that capitalize on speeds surprises and ~ ~ ~ - - ~ - - -- - - ~ , ,, ~ ,, ~ _ ~ , ~ , deception may sometimes accomplish missions in ways that minimize risks of escalation and concurrently maximize returns compared to orthodox applications of military power, which normally emphasize mass (Collins, 1994~. Aircraft, artillery, or combat engineers, for example, might demolish a critical bridge at a particular time, but SOF units could magnify the physical and psychological effects considerably.
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This material was supplemented by discussions held during a post-meeting review at which the steering committee and members of various Navy units discussed the informational material provided to attendees, the declassified symposium notes, and attendee evaluation forms. This report, therefore, is more than a simple record of the symposium itself.
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