SEAPOWER Magazine The Official Publication of the Navy League of the United States VOL. 49, NUMBER 3 March 2006

INTERVIEW: ADM. MIKE MULLEN
The chief of naval operations seeks to resolve a national “crisis” in naval shipbuilding by emphasizing stability, initiative and a less chaotic relationship between the Navy, government and industry. At the same time, he is setting the course for a new vision of sea power where humanitarian work and cultural relations are given greater prominence as U.S. forces go farther afield.
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SPECIAL REPORT: NETCENTRIC WARFARE

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Internet-like Network Will Foster Military Intelligence Sharing
By glenn goodman jr.

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Navy Air Defense Sensor Will Help Integrate Fire-Control Systems
By amy klamper

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UAV Seen as Means to Combat Improvised Explosive Devices
by david w. munns

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Disposable Coyote May Provide New Surveillance Option
By richard r. burgess

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Can Condor Solve Command-on-the-Move Problems?
By richard r. burgess

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Link 16 Offers Bridge to Future Communication Capability
By david axe

FEATURES

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The CH-53K: An Essential Element of the Marine Corps’ Future Success
By john a. panneton

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Navy Seabees Wage Gritty War in Western Iraq
By david axe

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SAS 2006 to Explore Operations from the Maritime Domain
By matt hilburn

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Marines Adapting Law-Enforcement Tactics to Battle Insurgents
By matt hilburn

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In My Own Words
By WENDY COLE, Underwater Archeologist, Naval Historical Center

DEPARTMENTS

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President's Message

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Editor's Note

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Letters

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Washington Report: Navy spending, programs will be eyed closely by Congress

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Program Snapshot

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The Industrial Base

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Seapower International

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Ship's Library

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Historical Perspective

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Navy League News

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Council Digest