Navy has the distinction of being the world’s premier naval power. Complete with the big ships that one would most commonly associate with it. But to really understand why there’s a need for a sea-based military organization in this day and age, just consider that:
70% of the earth is covered in water
80% of the planet’s population lives within close proximity to coastal areas
90% of global comme
rce is conducted by sea
Any way you look at it, supremacy on the waterways of the world will always be critical. And whether it’s by way of oceans, canals, rivers or littoral areas, there remains a great need for the Navy to be out there:
Serving as a guardian for America’s freedom and defending the life we know
Supporting the cause of liberty abroad and promoting peace for all humanity
Enabling the safe travel of people and goods to meet the expanding demands of globalization
Expansion of the seapower concept
America’s Navy is unique in that it conducts missions on all fronts: in the air, on land and at sea. Fulfilling a broad role that encompasses everything from combat to peacekeeping to humanitarian assistance – in theater, on bases and everywhere from the cockpits of F-18’s to the control-rooms of nuclear submarines. Wherever a military presence is needed, the Navy is there. Whenever a situation requires U.S. involvement, the Navy is often the first to deploy, the first to engage and the first to help. Always on call and standing by to:
Utilize its force of highly skilled Sailors in whatever capacity is called for
Serve as an operational platform for anything from military missions to disaster relief
Transport uniformed military personnel and equipment
"Our mission is to provide a lawful maritime order and deny the use of the sea to terrorists and violent extremists. We do this through our presence..." Bill Gortney
Commander Combined Maritime Forces