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One of my favorite Boats 🇺🇸🔱🏴☠️ Missions of the USS Dallas (SSN-700) The USS Dallas (SSN-700), a Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, served the U.S. Navy with distinction for nearly four decades. Throughout its operational history, the Dallas participated in several significant missions: 1. Cold War Operations-The Dallas conducted numerous intelligence-gathering missions and tracked Soviet submarines and ships, playing a crucial role in maintaining strategic advantages during the Cold War. 2. Operation Desert Storm-During the Gulf War, the USS Dallas supported naval operations by performing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, as well as preparing for potential Tomahawk missile strikes. 3. Joint Exercises-The Dallas regularly engaged in joint exercises with allied navies, enhancing interoperability and tactical skills. These included anti-submarine warfare drills and special operations training. 4. Drug Interdiction-Partnering with other U.S. agencies, the USS Dallas participated in missions aimed at curbing illegal drug trafficking. 5. Mediterranean and European Deployments-With multiple deployments to the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic, the Dallas carried out operational patrols, training exercises, and NATO operations. 6. Under-Ice Operations-Demonstrating its capability in Arctic environments, the USS Dallas conducted under-ice operations, including navigation under ice and surfacing through it, showcasing the submarine's strategic versatility. These missions highlight the crucial role of the USS Dallas in maintaining maritime security and strategic presence across various theaters of operation. #USNAVY #XNAVY #DSD

IRAN - REVISITING THE TANKER WAR - It is always better to perform a visit, board, search, and seizure, a “take down” mission to interdict one’s adversary, before they are able to lay mines as in the case of Task Force 160, Special Boat Unit Twenty, and La Salle, or capture weapons before they are transferred in the case of SEAL Team Three supported by Lewis B. Puller. The former mission clearly made an impression. - The legacy of mobile sea bases will also continue in other parts of the globe as other nations recognize the value of employing vessels like MV Hercules and USS Lewis B. Puller for special missions at sea. Even the legacy of the Vietnam War mobile sea bases continues. Recently, the Philippines grounded BRP Sierra Madre(LT 57) on Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands with a contingent of Philippine marines aboard as a demonstration of sovereignty in their dispute over the islands with China. Thus, the former USS Harnett County (LST 821) still serves as a mobile sea base today. - As Operation Prosperity Guardian continues, the U.S. Navy should continue to look to history, to its institutional memory, to garner lessons from the past on force structure both for platform design and the number of assets in the fleet. This should begin by comparing and contrasting the number of ships that enabled the Vietnam War and Operation Earnest Will, both Cold War period conflicts that were enabled by a total fleet size of over 600 ships. https://lnkd.in/eRFk2H64

According to a top general in the United States Marine Corps, there is a concerning shortfall of Navy ships that can carry Marines to global emergencies. The problem has no clear solution in sight, posing challenges to America's ability to deter adversaries and reassure allies when it is needed most. LtGen Karsten Heckl, the commanding general of Marine Corps Combat Development Command, highlighted several factors contributing to the readiness issue. The overuse of amphibious ships during the past two decades of war, coupled with a lack of maintenance due to the intense operational tempo, has resulted in degraded readiness. As conflicts in the Middle East escalate, the consequences of these decisions are becoming more apparent. The relationship between Marines and their amphibious ships is crucial for rapid response and global deployment. However, gaps in ship availability have hindered Marines' ability to meet the needs of new crises. This sporadic nature of deployments not only impacts the U.S.'s ability to reassure allies but also weakens its deterrence capabilities. The Navy's struggle to keep a Marine expeditionary unit afloat in the Middle East raises concerns about potential gaps in coverage and the assets available for evacuation or other critical operations. The current state of readiness of amphibious ships does not offer an immediate or optimal solution, leaving the Marine Corps searching for interim measures. This issue has been a point of tension between the Navy and Marine Corps for years. While the size and readiness of the amphibious fleet have been debated, the recent openness of Marine Corps officials in discussing the problem highlights its significance. The lack of available ships has limited the Marine Corps' ability to respond effectively to crises, forcing reliance on other countries and straining the readiness and morale of deployed units. As the situation unfolds, it is crucial for defense leaders and policymakers to address this shortfall and prioritize the readiness of amphibious ships. The ability to swiftly respond to global emergencies is vital for maintaining national security and protecting American interests worldwide. #MarineCorps #NavyShips #GlobalEmergencies #MilitaryReadiness #NationalSecurity

Following in the footsteps of ADROITA’s ‘Your Questions Answered’ webinar series, we are back again to share our thoughts and answer industry’s questions about today’s Enhanced Lethality Surface Combatant Fleet review announcements. Link and details in the post below. - SP

LOE3 Historical Preservation In the beginning.... Marine Corps Special Operations Command Detachment One (MCSOCOM DET-1) was the first unit level “proof of concept” that added Marine Corps units to USSOCOM. Up until this point, individual Marines (largely from Force Reconnaissance Companies) had held individual billets in USSOCOM, the National Mission Force and other Special Mission Units. The core of Det One was its Reconnaissance Marines and Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen, but what made the detachment truly unique was its integrated, task organized support elements (intel, fires, logistics etc). By capitalizing off of the professional capabilities of the Reconnaissance Marine/Corpsmen core, this task organized unit was relatively self contained (with the exception of an aviation element) and able to provide a single cohesive unit that was singularly trained, certified and focused, where other SOF units largely depended on non SOF supporting elements (e.g. intelligence) to execute the mission. The organization and performance of Det 1 would largely be considered a model for other SOF units to emulate as was documented by the NSW Task Unit responsible for the Detachment evaluation. This Detachment is the actual lineage to today’s MARSOC and the current Marine Raider Battalion. “Forever shall I strive to maintain the tremendous reputation of those who have gone before me” Marine Reconnaissance Foundation #marinereconfoundation #reconfoundation

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As one of the many dedicated individuals who have served in the United States Navy, I am proud to have spent over three decades protecting our nation. One of my most rewarding assignments was serving on a nuclear-powered attack submarine. This article offers a glimpse into the challenging and fulfilling world of the hard-working men and women who serve in the World's Greatest Navy. Check it out!

USS Delaware Pioneers UUV Deployment The Virginia-class Block III fast-attack submarine, USS Delaware (SSN-791), continues to set new benchmarks in naval warfare technology. Commissioned in April 2022 under unique circumstances, #SSN-791 was the first U.S. Naval warship to be commissioned while submerged due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, #USS Delaware will deploy a torpedo-tube launch-and-recovery (TTL&R) uncrewed underwater vehicle (#UUV) in the European theater, marking the first operational use of this capability. This milestone will see the REMUS 600, known as the "Yellow Moray," enhance mission capabilities, including the defense of critical undersea infrastructure. The REMUS 600, capable of semi-autonomous operation and deep-sea missions, signifies a leap in seabed warfare. With the ability to defend and potentially counter threats to #undersea cables and pipelines, this technology is set to redefine the #strategic landscape of underwater operations. Kudos to the innovative minds and skilled hands driving this mission forward. The silent service is making waves—literally and figuratively! #NavyInnovation #UnderwaterWarfare #USSDelaware #DefenseTech #SeabedWarfare #UUV #MilitaryInnovation https://lnkd.in/d9BuxChD

The Royal Navy’s submarines will continue to be armed with one of the world’s most advanced torpedoes after successful trials of the BAE Systems next-generation Spearfish weapons system. Sea Acceptance Testing of the latest version of the Spearfish torpedo was achieved on board a Vanguard-class submarine during three days of trials off the coast of Scotland. It is the first time the next-generation Spearfish has been tested on a Vanguard-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine and means the boats are now able to meet the latest threats when at sea. Spearfish has been the Silent Service’s weapon of choice for nearly 30 years, capable of destroying frigates, destroyers, and large warships, as well as hostile submarines. This modernised and improved variant – known as Spearfish Mod 1 – features a new warhead, a safer fuel system, a smarter electronic ‘brain’ and a fibre-optic guidance link with its parent submarine to improve its accuracy and lethality. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dJCnuhV2 #RoyalNavy #submarine #navy #Vanguard #Spearfish #torpedo #defence #industry #military #armedforces #technology #naval #weapon

🏛 Today is the International Day of Democracy, a reminder to appreciate democracy’s benefits and recognize the growing threats it faces worldwide. Democracies must stay strong in defending themselves. 🌐 🚢 This connects to the shipbuilding sector I represent. In this respect, Elvis Costello's song "Shipbuilding", written in 1982 during the Falklands War, highlights the irony of war boosting jobs in British shipyards to build navy ships while sending the shipbuilders' sons to fight and possibly die on those same ships. Nonetheless, this perceived irony should not distract us from the necessity of making tough decisions to ensure security. 🛡 ⚓️ Shipbuilding remains vital today amid global tensions. A strong navy is not for aggression but for safeguarding our interests and security. In Europe, naval defense depends on a robust industrial supply chain, which relies on commercial shipbuilding orders. This is crucial for maintaining naval presence and deterrence. 🌍 🚨 In a world of constant threats, we cannot appear weak. A strong navy demonstrates our commitment to defending democracy and preserving peace. Preparedness is key in dangerous times. 🌊 #Democracy #Security #Navy #Shipbuilding