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International Commanders Respond

This year, Proceedings asked the commanders of the world’s navies how they are addressing recruiting and retention challenges.

May 2024

There and Back and There Again: U.S. Military Bases in the Philippines

The history of U.S. military bases in the Philippines offers key insights for overseas basing.

By Shawn D. Harding

May 2024

The PLA Navy’s Blue Team Center Games for War

The PLAN’s ‘Blue Team’ studies the U.S. Navy to play it realistically in wargames.

By Ryan D. Martinson

May 2024

Reinventing Mine Warfare in the Baltic Sea

NATO must regain its institutional knowledge of sea mining in the Baltic.

By Commander Ott Laanemets, Estonian Navy

May 2024

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EP. 392: Maintaining Maritime Security: An Interview with VADM Peter Gautier

01 May 2024

Bill Hamblet talks with Vice Admiral Peter Gautier about the Key Bridge incident, the Maritime Transportation System (MTS), and managing the complex global mission set of the Coast Guard.

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International Navies Deal with Recruiting and Retention

May 2024

The U.S. Sea Services and international affairs are inextricably linked.

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CEO Notes

May 2024

Our 151st Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, 8 May, at the Jack C. Taylor Conference Center in Annapolis.

A boat from the Norwegian Coast Guard vessel Svalbard delivers crew members from the USCGC Healy (WAGB-20) as part of a crew exchange. The Norwegian Coast Guard—which has no shortage of afloat officers—dual crews its ships following a predictable schedule. The U.S. Coast Guard should take note.

Lessons from the Norwegian Coast Guard

By Lieutenant Commander Kristopher Thornburg, U.S. Coast Guard

May 2024

The Coast Guard could learn from one of its allies.

The current Regular Military Compensation system has remained stagnant while civilian compensation evolves. DoD should transition to something akin to the General Schedule salaries used for federal civilian employees.

The Regular Military Compensation System Must Change

By Senior Chief Petty Officer Chris Underwood, U.S. Navy

May 2024

Military service members need a new compensation system.

U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force senior leaders brief during exercise Orient Shield 23 in Hokkaido, Japan, in September 2023.

Get Multinational Warfighting Right, Before It Matters

By Lieutenant Colonel Brian Kerg and Major Chris Denzel, U.S. Marine Corps

May 2024

The United States and its allies need to develop a combined command structure in the first island chain before the shooting starts.

In June 2023, the Japan Coast Guard ship Sagami conducted a drill with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force with flags and other visible markings signifying her engagement in civil defense.

Safe Civilian Evacuation Requires a New Sign

By Admiral Takei Tomohisa, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (Retired)

May 2024

On 2 February 2023, CIA Director William Burns said Chinese President Xi Jinping had ordered his military to be ready to conduct an invasion of Taiwan by 2027.

The Indian Navy multirole frigate Shivalik (right) sails with the USS John S. McCain (DDG-56) during Exercise Malabar 2020.

Ways to Strengthen the U.S.-Indian Naval Partnership

By Pranav Pattatathunaduvil

May 2024

To balance Chinese aggression, the U.S. and Indian Navies must be more integrated and interoperable.

U.S. Marines train with a member of the Ghana armed forces in marksmanship near Daboya, Ghana, during African Lion 23. Headquartering AfriCom in Africa would enhance its ability to support and cooperate with African nations.

AfriCom Belongs in Africa

By First Lieutenant Alexander Dragone, U.S. Marine Corps

May 2024

Headquartering AfriCom in Africa would enhance U.S. ability to support and cooperate with African nations.

The first Type 054B frigate was launched in summer 2023.

Another Historic Year for the PLA Navy

By Captain James E. Fanell, U.S. Navy (Retired)

May 2024

In 2023, China continued to build its fleet and increase its operations at sea.

China’s national partnership with Pakistan is deepening, now including sale of advanced warships like the Huanggang, a Type 054A frigate, shown here.

Red Sea Attacks Dominated the Indian Ocean Region in 2023

By Rear Admiral Sudarshan Shrikhande, Indian Navy (Retired)

May 2024

Partnerships were key to efforts to maintain peace and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.

2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO.

NATO Navies in Review

By Eric Wertheim

May 2024

Alliance military budgets are again increasing as NATO navies prepare for a more dangerous future.

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