ABSTRACT
The decision-making and planning process for a maritime campaign or major naval operation is based on using the same techniques and procedures as for a land campaign and other major operations. However, there are also some significant differences because of the nature and characteristics of war at sea compared to war on land or in the air. The operational decision-making and planning process is usually complex and time-consuming. Yet without detailed planning it is hard to employ one’s maritime forces successfully. The more detailed the decision-making and planning process, the easier is to modify, alter, or even radically change plans once a maritime campaign or major naval operation is under way.
