THE UNITED STATES NAVY
IN "DESERT SHIELD" I "DESERT STORM"
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Role of the Navy
Lessons Learned
"OVERVIEW"
The Role of the Navy
A Short History of the United States Navy
in the Persian Gulf
The Role of the Navy in Joint 0perations
Flexible Response: The Navy and Marine Team in Action
"THE GATHERING STORM"
- The Build-up of U.S. Forces
Introduction
The Buildup of U.S. Navy Forces
The Buildup of Airpower
The Buildup of Ground Forces
Navy Medical Buildup and Follow-Through
Naval Reserve Support
"A COMMON GOAL"
- Joint and Multinational Operations
Introduction
Joint Operations During DESERT SHIELD/STORM
The Maritime Incerception Campaign
"BULLETS, BANDAGES AND BEANS"
- Logistic Operations
Sealift Investments of the 1 980s
Sealift Durin DESERT SHIELD/STORM
Maintainin ombat Readiness
Navy Com at Logistics
Navy SEABEES - "Can Do" in Action
"THUNDER AND LIGHTNING"
- The War with Iraq
Introduction and Overview
The Air War
The War at Sea
Amphibious Operations
Sup ort for the Troops: The Ground War
Theeapons of War
The Post-War Period
LESSONS LEARNED AND SUMMARY
Introduction
Areas Not Tested
Old Lessons Revalidated
The Lessons of DESERT SHIELD/STORM
Summary
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