Requirements for Command of Surface Ships
June, 29 2012 memo outlining new requirements to command a U.S. Navy surface ship. https://www.scribd.com/doc/124051384/Requirements-for-Command-of-Surface-Ships…
Document: Report to Congress on U.S. Interests in Russia
The following is the March 1, 2017 Congressional Research Service report, Russia: Background and U.S. Interests. …
New Report Recommends $1B for U.S. Soft Power Initiative to Curb Violent Extremism
The United States has exercised military, intelligence and law enforcement to counter violent extremism globally, but a new report from a Washington, D.C., think-tank…
Rhodes: Iran Nuclear Deal Dismantled Weapons Program, Created Better Relationship
A key presidential adviser said the Obama administration is committed to its nuclear deal with Iran, despite heavy criticism from congressional Republicans and GOP…
Fleet Forces: Navy Should Train to Specific Threat Sets, Environments
The Navy should prepare its forces for specific geographies and threat environments they may face, rather than for a generic “anti-access/area-denial environment,” the commander…
Document: Chuck Hagel’s Farewell Message to the Pentagon
The following is Chuck Hagel’s Feb. 13, 2015 farewell message to the Department of Defense.…
Document: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses to Iran
From the Nov. 4, 2013 Congressional Research Service report, Iran: U.S. Concerns and Policy Responses. A priority of Obama Administration policy has been to reduce…
Shutdown: Without More Funds Veterans Could Lose Benefits as Early as November
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki told the House Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday he would have to deliver bad news to more…
Navy Yard Shooting: Live Updates
As details from the Monday shootings emerge, USNI News will update our live blog on the coverage.…
2012 REPORT TO CONGRESS of the U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION
2012 REPORT TO CONGRESS of the U.S.-CHINA ECONOMIC AND SECURITY REVIEW COMMISSION https://www.scribd.com/doc/124212748/2012-REPORT-TO-CONGRESS-of-the-U-S-CHINA-ECONOMIC-AND-SECURITY-REVIEW-COMMISSION…
CSIS report on US Force Posture in Asia-Pacific
CSIS report on US Force Posture in Asia-Pacific with comments from U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta https://www.scribd.com/doc/124153564/CSIS-report-on-US-Force-Posture-in-Asia-Pacific…
Navy Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Program: Background, Issues, and Options for Congress
The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is a relatively inexpensive Navy surface combatant equipped with modular “plug-and-fight” mission packages. The Navy wants to field a…