By Jared Samuelson

When the next war comes, which forces will be the first in harm’s way to slow an enemy assault? Marine Corps Lt Col Roy Draa discusses his article “Next Stand of the Tin Can Sailors,” new force packages such as littoral combat task groups, the joint force, and future capabilities.

Download Sea Control 157 – Next Stand of the Tin Can Sailors with Roy Draa

Links

1. “The Next Stand of the Tin Can Sailors” by Lt Col Roy Draa

2. Marine Corps Training and Education Command (TECOM) Warfighting Society.

Jared Samuelson is the producer of CIMSEC’s Sea Control podcast. Contact him at seacontrol@cimsec.org.

By Jared Samuleson

In 1986, at the height of the Cold War, GI Joe released an episode featuring the @USSConstitution rescuing the Atlantic Fleet from the rogue battleship USS Montana. In this first collaboration between Sea Control and @USNAmuseum, Angry Staff Officer (@pptsapper), and Claude Berube (@cgberube) break down the episode and its historical origins. In part 2, Dr. Berube interviews the show’s writer, David Carren.

Download Sea Control 156 – Sink the Montana! Part 1
Download Sea Control 156 – Sink the Montana! Part 2

Jared Samuelson is the producer of CIMSEC’s Sea Control podcast. Contact him at seacontrol@cimsec.org.

By Dr. Ruxandra Bosilca

In this episode, Dr. John Shewood, U.S. Navy Historian at the Naval History and Heritage Command, joins Dr. Ruxandra Bosilca, CIMSEC’s Social Media Coordinator, to examine the EU and NATO response to the raging migration and refugee crisis in the Mediterranean.

Download Sea Control 155 – Humanity at Sea and Naval Responses with Dr. John Sherwood

Dr. Ruxandra Bosilca is CIMSEC’s Social Media Coordinator.

Contact the Sea Control podcast team at seacontrol@cimsec.org.

By Jared Samuelson

CAPT Bill Shafley discusses his September 2018 article on new forms of naval operational planning, Corbett’s many subtle levels, and the impact of Wayne Hughes.

Download Sea Control 154: CAPT Bill Shafley on New Forms of Naval Operational Planning

1. CAPT Bill Shafley’s September 2018 article, “New Forms of Naval Operational Planing for Earning Command of the Seas.”

2. Sir Julian Corbett, Some Principles of Maritime Strategy.

3. Wayne Hughes, Fleet Tactics and Coastal Operations.

4. While not dedicated specifically to the Composite Warfare Commander construct, Major Kevin M. Stepp’s Master’s Thesis, Composite Warfare Doctrine – Providing the JFMCC with the Optimal Command and Control Method for Amphibious Operations, does an excellent job describing the concept.