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Old 08-25-2017, 11:43 AM
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I think this probably has a lot to do with a shift in mindset. The Navy is now a force projection platform, not a navy meant to do battle on the high seas with other naval fleets. When was the last time the US Navy had an actual battle with another Navy? When did seamanship and naval strategy decide an engagement?

Navy now is about bringing troops, equipment and munitions to far away places to project US power. Seamanship isn't that important when all you really need to do is get close enough for your cruise missiles to reach their targets.
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