ABSTRACT
In a narrow definition of the term, naval (or maritime) strategy encompasses both the art and the science of using sources of military power in a sea/ocean theater to accomplish naval (maritime) aspects of military strategy.4 Among other things, naval strategy determines strategic objectives to be accomplished at sea based on military strategy (or theater strategy): selecting naval and air basing areas and acquiring new ones by diplomatic or military means, developing the overall concept of war at sea, deciding which theater will be principal and which secondary, and determining maritime strength in various theaters.
