Navy Affairs Committee NLUS Board of Directors National

Navy Affairs Committee NLUS Board of Directors National Harbor, MD June 2011

Welcome/Agenda Sign-in/Introduction of Committee Members – Intro of National VP for Sea Services Liaison (RADM Bob Sutton) U. S. Navy Mission/Vision/Core Capabilities/Priorities NLUS Support of these Priorities NLUS Maritime Policy “process” Maritime Policy 2011 - 2012 NLUS Vision/Objectives – Navy Affairs Committee Mission Statement The Navy Today What Can You Do? – Council/Geographic Issues/Recommendations Summary of Action Items 2

U. S. Navy Mission: The mission of the Navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas. – “The Navy League of the United States believes that providing for the common defense is – and must always be – the first and most important responsibility of the federal government. ” (2011 -12 Maritime Policy) 3

U. S. Navy Vision – Remain the preeminent maritime power; – Defend the homeland & U. S. vital interests internationally; – Prevent war, dominate any threat & decisively defeat any adversary; – Establish and maintain enduring national & international naval relationships; – Remain a superbly trained & led team, grounded in warrior ethos, core values and commitment to mission. 4

Navy’s Core Capabilities Current execution in OEF/OIF/Globally Forward Presence Deterrence Sea Control Power Projection Maritime Security Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response 5

Navy’s Strategic Priority Execute the Maritime Strategy Build the Future Force (to execute the Maritime Strategy) ≥ 313 Ships/3, 800+ Aircraft by 2020 - Level load procurement (objective) - Capability consistent with Combatant Commander demands (BMD, Irregular Warfare, ASW) - 55 LCS /3 DDG-1000/Restart DDG-51 – – Carrier force of 11 thru 2040 Deliver 2 Virginia Class Submarines per year Stabilize the shipbuilding industry Procure E/A-18, F/A-18, P-8 A MMA, BAMS, F-35/E-2 D 6

Navy’s Strategic Priority Execute the Maritime Strategy Build the Future Force (cont’d) – 2012 Budget Funds 10 Ships: 2 Virginia Class SSN 4 LCS 1 DDG-51 1 LPD-17 1 MLP 1 JHSV – FY 2012 -2016 Plan includes 11 battle force ships per year 7

Naval Aviation Update F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet EA-18 G Growler P-8 Poseidon BAMS E-2 D F-35 B/C Lightning II F-35 STOVL F-35 Carrier Variant NUCAS Presidential Helo V-22 Osprey CH-53 K HLR

Navy’s Strategic Priority Execute the Maritime Strategy Maintain Warfighting Readiness – Sustain Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) & Transition Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) – Integrate warfighting with the USMC – Continue maritime dominance Persistent sea power to address regional crises globally, deterring, dissuading or defeating the adversary 9

Navy’s Strategic Priority Execute the Maritime Strategy Maintain Warfighting Readiness – Lead & contribute to joint warfighting planning & execution – Partner with USCG for maritime domain awareness and security – Establish/Sustain international relationships pursuant to maritime domain awareness and security (Key to “ 1000 ship navy” goal) – Embark NGO’s (med/dental) for Humanitarian Missions Enhanced Good Will = Threat Reduction 409, 000 (to date) patients treated by medical teams embarked in Navy Hospital Ships & Large Amphibious 10

Navy’s Strategic Priority Execute the Maritime Strategy Develop & Support our Sailors & Navy Civilians – Instill a focus on mission and individual readiness underpinned by a warrior ethos – Attract, recruit & retain a diverse, high-performing, mission-based force – Ensure the welfare of our sailors and their families with particular focus on health care – Improved quality of care to traumatic brain injury victims and amputees—associated with IED wounds – Improved redeployment programs for IA returnees, both duty assignment and health monitoring 11

Navy’s Strategic Priority Execute the Maritime Strategy Develop & Support our Sailors & Navy Civilians – Total Force Recruiting goals met/exceeded and met or exceeded enlisted retention goals across all zones in FY 10 – Expanded Returning Warrior Workshops, providing post-mobilization reintegration opportunities – Expanded Navy civilian employee participation in leadership forums & implemented civilian career management programs 12

NLUS Support of these Priorities Drafting, publication and dissemination of the NLUS Maritime Policy – Following briefings by key Sea Services leaders (USN/USMC/USCG/MARAD) – Published to our membership (quick look at high points today) – Circulated on Capitol Hill – Used as a vehicle for promoting Sea Service programs in the legislative process and with the general public The NLUS Maritime Policy advocates a Do. D budget of 4% of the GDP to ensure that all of our Armed Forces are ready to fight & win our nation’s wars as well as deter those who would seek to engage us. 13

Maritime Policy Process Navy League receives briefings from the: – Navy – Coast Guard -- Marine Corps -- Maritime Administration The Chair of the Sea Services for NLUS and each of the committee chairs and the Chair of the Maritime Policy & Resolutions Committee attend all of the briefings – Flag/General Officer/SES level by each of the Sea Services With due respect to the service positions, the Maritime Policy Committee members respectively draft their sections which are then vetted among the entire committee before being presented to the NLUS Board of Directors for approval and publication NLUS permanent staff publishes and uses the Maritime Policy to lobby the Hill and educate NLUS members 14

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 “Internationally Engaged” – Ensuring Freedom of the Seas – Respond to – and defeat – aggression that threatens our national interests – Support nation-to-nation team and confidence building operations – Provide humanitarian assistance to far-flung places around the globe The NLUS Maritime Policy Supports the CNO’s Strategic Priorities which are: – Build tomorrow’s Navy - FULLY FUND SHIP BUILDING – Remain ready to fight today – Develop and support our Sailors, Marines and Navy Civilians 15

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 The NLUS Maritime Policy: – Supports CNO’s 30 -year shipbuilding plan which provides for achieving a ship count of not less than: 325 ships, including 50 SSN’s, 11 CVN’s 38(33) amphibious ships, thus providing stability & predictability for our industrial base and meeting the needs of the Combatant Commanders – Requires a build rate of 10 -11 ships per year – Includes CVN-78/LCS/DDG-1000/DDG-51/LHAR/LPD-17/LHD/SSN/T-AKE/SSBN 16

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Advocates increasing SCN (Ship Construction, Navy) funding • >$25 B per year to include both new construction and mid-life modernization of our current surface fleet, including: DDG-1000 (3) as a technology insertion platform LCS, with modular mission payloads, to address littoral threats The Aegis fleet modernization programs – essential to the Navy maintaining technological superiority and ship count through the 35 year hull life of these ships. 17

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Supports sustainment of aircraft – Procurement of 200 – 250 aircraft per year over the FYDP F/A-18 E/F, EA-18 G & E-2 C/D multi-year procurement Full Scale development of the F-35 B/C (Joint Strike Fighter) – With Marine Corps ‘Integration’ – Modernization of F/A-18 C/D – Development & procurement of P-8 A MMA (P-3 Replacement) and the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) UAV 18

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Supports: – Sustaining 11 Aircraft Carriers – Going to 10 in 2013 – Sustaining air wings at minimum of 10 (current) as an absolute minimum – Continued deployment of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, including Long Range Search and Track (LRST) & ACB – Increased emphasis on ASW & Mine Warfare missions – Enhanced USN/USCG cooperation for homeland defense, national security and counter-drug operations 19

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Supports: – Expanded mission of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, including Construction Battalion and Riverine Force operations – Continued investment in basic & advanced research and development programs to maintain our technological edge – The Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) initiative including the integration of service specific Global Command & Control Systems leading to a globally networked Joint Force Maritime Component Commanders system 20

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Recommends attention to long-term industrial base issues and use of advanced acquisition strategies and innovative funding, including – Multi-year, block-buy, advance appropriations, and construction of subsidized commercial hulls for MSC in U. S. yards Recommends consolidation of USN/USMC networks into a seamless Next Generation Enterprise Network (NGEN) 21

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Advocates personnel policies and resources, which: – Achieve reasonable OP/PERS Tempo and achieve recruiting and retention goals – Provide active duty pay raises annually (≥ 3%) – Support education, training, health care, child care and housing programs which improve the quality of life of our active and reserve families – Support “return rights” for our activated reservists when they return to the employers they left upon activation – Support the CNO’s objective of developing our leaders of the future and achieving diversity goals 22

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Advocates personnel policies and resources, which: – Promote adequate & affordable housing for service members & families – Incentivize health care and nuclear-trained professionals to join/remain in the Navy – Full use of programs to motivate America’s youth—Sea Cadet/NROTC/Junior NROTC – Allows for continued medical care for wounded warriors 23

Maritime Policy— 2011 - 2012 Recognizes the U. S. Coast Guard as the Navy’s key partner in achieving Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) in the vicinity of the Homeland – Endorses their requirement for stabilized funding of the Deepwater Program and sustainment of legacy cutters to meet their critical tasking. Endorses the partnership fostered by the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard in issuing a joint Maritime Strategy—A Cooperative Strategy for 21 st Century Seapower—expanding the core capabilities of maritime power 24

NLUS Vision/Mission Vision: The NLUS will be the preferred resource for the education of both the U. S. Congress and the American Public on our Sea Services Mission: The Navy League of the United States is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating our citizens about the importance of sea power to U. S. national security and supporting the men and women of the U. S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and U. S. -flag Merchant Marine and their families. 25

NLUS Objectives Foster and maintain interest in strong maritime services as integral parts of a sound national defense and vital to the freedom of the U. S. Educate and inform the American people with regard to the role of sea power and the difficulties in maintaining strong defense Improve the understanding and appreciation of those who wear the uniform and to improve their living and working conditions 26

NLUS Objectives (continued) Provide support and recognition for the Reserve forces in our communities in order that we may continue to have a capable and responsive Reserve Educate and train our youth in the customs and traditions of the sea services through an active and vigorous Naval Sea Cadet Corps – USNA Class of 2012— 13% Sea Cadets 27

The Navy Today (June 2011) – 285 (-1) Deployable Battle Force Ships – 157 Ships Underway (55%) 6 (+3) Carriers 5 LHA/LHD – 125 (+5) Ships Deployed (44%) – 32 (-6) SSN’s Underway (59%) – 24 Submarines Deployed (44%) – 3700+ Operational Aircraft Navy-Marine Corps Team Forward deployed and ready • 328 K active strength • 102, 952 ready reserves • 6, 280 reserves mobilized • 204 K (+6 K) DON Civilian Employees 28

Navy Affairs Mission Statement In support of the goals & objectives of NLUS: – Lead the drafting of the Navy section of the Maritime Policy of the Navy League – Engender Public Support for Navy Programs as described in the Maritime Policy Statement – Follow the Navy’s key programs through the legislative process, supporting the Navy position as appropriate – Communicate with NLUS/Navy Affairs membership 29

Navy Affairs Mission Statement – Foster increased recognition for the Navy at National/Regional/Council/Local levels through: Educating membership/elected representatives Support of recognition programs for active & reserve Navy personnel Support of key events (commissioning, ship visits, returning deployers, etc. ) Sponsoring Sea Cadet and NJROTC units and recognition Providing SEAPOWER Magazine subscriptions to schools 30

The NLUS Maritime Policy—Closing Statement: “The Navy League is committed to persuading, through education, the senior leadership in the executive and legislative branches of the U. S. government, as well as the media and the American people, of the continuing need for U. S. sea power, both naval and commercial, to protect U. S. interests throughout the world and ensure the nation’s economic well-being. The most important “reform” that can be made in the field of national defense is to provide adequate funding for America’s sea services, which are today the greatest force for peace in the world. ” 31

What Can You Do? Stay informed: – Read SEAPOWER – Visit NLUS and Navy websites www. navyleague. org; www. navy. mil – Share your concerns with your elected Congressman or Senator/Support Grassroots – Share your views/Navy policy/NLUS talking points with your community and civic organizations – Support the NJROTC program in your region – Stay abreast of NLUS activities in your region 32

Wrap-Up Leadership “Ethics” and the ‘relief’ of Commanding Officers Council/Geographic Issues/ Recommendations Major events in next year in your region Open Mike/Action Items 33

BACK-UP 34

Fleet Size – 286 Aircraft Carriers Ballistic Missile Submarines Guided Missile Submarines Surface Combatants Nuclear Attack Submarines Amphibious Warfare Ships Combat Logistics Ships Support/Mine Warfare Ships Active Reserves Strategic Sealift 11 14 4 102 53 33 31 29 9 0 35

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