US Unveils New Strategic Plan to Keep Command of Oceans in 21st Century

A new official document outlines a four-part plan for the US Navy to retain global command of the seas through the 21st century, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral John Richardson said in a press release on Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — The document also details four "core attributes" that serve as guiding criteria for command decisions in decentralized operations: integrity, accountability, initiative and toughness, the release added.

"The four lines of effort are: Strengthen Naval Power at and from Sea — Achieve High Velocity Learning at Every Level — Strengthen our Navy Team for the Future — Expand and Strengthen our Network of Partners," the statement noted.

The document addresses how the US Navy will adapt to changes in the security environment and continue to fulfill its mission while recognizing the rapid rate of change occurring in both, technology and the maritime domain, the release pointed out.

"US naval forces and operations — from the sea floor to space, from deep water to the littorals, and in the information domain — will deter aggression and enable peaceful resolution of crises on terms acceptable to the United States and our allies and partners," the document maintained.