…Maritime forces operating in littoral areas can dominate coastal areas and rapidly generate high intensity offensive power at times and in locations required by JFCs. Maritime forces’ relative freedom of action enables JFCs to position these…

…Actions to protect shipping include coastal sea control, harbor defense, port security, countermine operations, and environmental defense, in addition to operations on the high seas. Protection of shipping, which is a critical element in the fight…

…A maritime route, other than a coastal or transit route, which links any two or more routes. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) main battle area. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) major…

…Freedom of navigation is a sovereign right accorded by international law. (1) International law has long recognized that a coastal state may exercise jurisdiction and control within its territorial sea in the same manner that it…

…The Israeli attack on the PLO in this Lebanese coastal city was well planned, with excellent intelligence on the target. All branches of the IDF participated in an operation that included naval fire support and amphibious…

…The limited combatant diving capability of division reconnaissance may be employed to advantage in many coastal cities. 4204. Military Police (MP). MPs can play a significant role in the urban environment. They may conduct battlefield circulation…