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CONCEPTS AND APPLICATION OF MARITIME POWER
Benefits of Network Centric Warfare
• A robustly networked force improves information
sharing.
• Information sharing enhances the quality of
information and shared situational awareness.
• Shared situational awareness enables
collaboration and self-synchronisation, and
enhances sustainability and speed of command.
• Dramatically increases mission effectiveness.
Attributes of Maritime Force
The attributes of any Maritime Force will depend on the physical
environment at which the force is being operating. Naval forces are
generally considered as force multiplier due to inherent characteristics
they process over the ground and air forces. 88
Maritime forces have unique attributes that their operational
commanders are to be aware in order for the forces to be used effectively
with their full potential.
They have the ability to be self-sustained by replenishing liquids and
stores at sea. The most effective form of employment of naval forces is
employed jointly with other forces and their elements to achieve more
success and effectiveness in modern warfare and peacetime operations.
The most important and common attributes are as follows:
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