DOCSLIB.ORG

Navy Eod Q U a R T E R L Y C O M M U N I C a T I O N G U I D E

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Navy Eod Q U a R T E R L Y C O M M U N I C a T I O N G U I D E I S S U E 1 O C T 2 0 1 9 NAVY EOD Q U A R T E R L Y C O M M U N I C A T I O N G U I D E IDENTITY See where we are in developing Navy EOD 2030. GUIDANCE CBD & visual information guidance are hot off the press! CLIPS What's happening in the EOD community and around the Fleet? Contents In this issue: 3 Message From The Commodores 5 Mission and Vision Update 6 Community Recognition 8 Visual Information Guidance 9 Clips A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMODORES Throughout our 78-year history, we have adapted as a force to implement new and emerging tactics and technology, tackle complex challenges from adversaries, and achieve operational excellence at every level. The United States faces broad challenges to national security, and our citizens depend on the nation’s successful ability to prevent war, deter attacks, and respond to aggression. Great EOD leaders have been instrumental in communicating our strategic direction from the top down to the deck plates throughout our history. Effective communication is the bedrock of leadership, and it is our hope to continually improve the top-down communication within the EOD Group clemency. This quarterly communication guide is not meant to take the place of direct communication but rather serve as another medium for us to talk directly to you, the backbone of the force. We pledge to keep you apprised of our role in the constantly evolving national security environment. We strive for transparency, and we value your feedback on our communication efforts. We too are constantly evolving as leaders, and your feedback will help us improve how information reaches you. Thank you for all that you do. We are honored to serve alongside you. CAPT Oscar Rojas CAPT Rick Hayes Commander, EOD Group 1 Commander, EOD Group 2 M I S S I O N A N D V I S I O N U P D A T E NAVY EOD 2030 A Mission/Vision Working Group, led by members of EODGRU 1 and with collaboration from senior enlisted EOD technicians and officers across the community, worked to consolidate ideas and strategic goals to achieve the EOD Mission and Vision statements. The newly approved Navy EOD Mission and Vision statements are the foundation for Navy EOD 2030 and the strategic direction of the community. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES FEEDBACK LOOP • Develop the force to win against near-peer The Navy EOD mission, vision and strategic competitors and empowered non-state actors objectives will be rolled out to the force through a series of all hands calls and • Expand our crucial advantage against competitors' engagements in October and November. A undersea threats transcription and video will be made available • Capitalize on our ability to counter weapons of mass so that EOD members not assigned to Fleet- destruction concentration areas are included in the roll- • Grow expertise in exploitation of next-generation out. We welcome feedback, thoughts and initiatives from every member of the Navy EOD weapon systems community that can lead us closer to achieving • Embolden our allies' and partners' capabilities our objectives and realizing our vision of living in a Nation that is undeterred by explosive threats. VISION MISSION We eliminate explosive threats so our fleet and A nation undeterred by nation can fight and win -- explosive threats whenever, wherever, and 5 however it chooses. C O M M U N I T Y R E C O G N I T I O N ANCHOR DOWN A MESSAGE FROM EODGRU 1 & 2 COMMAND MASTER CHIEFS MARK BRITTAIN & CHAD HARRIS: Congratulations to our newly selected Chief Petty Officers! Your selection is the culmination of hard work and dedication throughout the span of your career. Your significant triumphs and sacrifices have led you to where you are today, but you did not get here alone. Your Sailors, families and friends have supported you in your career, and you owe them a debt of gratitude for their continued support. Your journeys to this milestone have varied greatly, but you will learn to lean on your fellow selectees and embrace differences throughout the next six weeks. Over the next six weeks, you will be tried, tested, frustrated, sore and exhausted. Each and every obstacle you will face has been designed to prepare you to wear your anchors. You will develop a sense of camaraderie and fraternity with your fellow selectees. We will teach you, and we will learn from you, ultimately growing into a stronger, more capable Chiefs Mess. The significance of your accomplishment cannot be understated. With your selection and acceptance, you will join the ranks of great Chief Petty Officers who have come before you, and you will be charged with carrying on the legacy of those great men and women. Congratulations again on this huge accomplishment. I look forward to working with and getting to know all of you during the next six weeks. Stay motivated, stay humble, stay ready! EODGRU 1 EODGRU 2 ITC DANIEL EODC THOMAS HMC BARBERAN EODC MEWS MNCCARD AGC ULMER MMC BLACK IV ETC MILLER EODC DEJESUS AGC WASHINGTON BMC BROOKS MNC MONNIN III EODC DENEHIE NDC WELLS ITC BURKHOLDER EODC MORGAN NDC DINETTE YNC WILSON BMC CALAIS ETC PUGH EODC HALL NDC CROWDER EODC RAY QMC HARTLOVE NDC DEANE ISC REA PRC KLINE MNC DIAZ EOC REID EODC KOOB NDC DONNELLY EODC ROBINSON HMC LIBBY EODC GANOUSIS EODC ROMERO EODC MONDRAGONKNAPP EODC GARIBALDO EODC SANCHEZ MAC PARKER EODC GREGORY NDC SMITH EODC PITTS NDC GRENIER EODC WISE MNC REY ETC HERGET ETC WOODS BMC ROMO EODC LONG LSC YAO PSC RUBALCAVA BMC MARTIN NDC YOUNG NDC SLAYDEN GMC MCNALLY EODC ZIPPERER III 6 C O M M U N I T Y R E C O G N I T I O N ANNUAL EOD LEADERSHIP AWARDS Rear Adm. Brian Brakke, commander of NECC, recognized this year's recipients of the coveted annual awards Rear Adm. Brian Brakke presented the annual peer-nominated EOD This year's awardees are: leadership awards to three outstanding warriors. The EOD Association, Tidewater Chapter, hosted a luncheon to recognize the Force Master Chief Anthony Santino recipients of the Kauffman and Childre awards. Brakke recognized Leadership Award: EODCS Bill the recipient of the Santino Award at the Joint EOD Program Board Weber, assigned to EXU 1 in Indian Head, Maryland. Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman The Cmdr. Kevin Childre Excellence Award is presented annually to Leadership Award: LT Bryan Bond, one EOD officer or technician dedicated to mentoring, developing, formerly assigned to MDSU 2 and and training EOD leaders. The Rear Adm. Draper L. Kauffman currently assigned to Carrier Strike Leadership Award is presented annually to one deserving EOD Group 2 officer who serves in a platoon or company commander position. The Force Master Chief Anthony Santino Leadership Award is Commander Kevin Childre Excellence presented to one EOD chief or senior chief petty officer technician Award: CWO4 Dirk Palmer, serving in an operational or training leading chief petty officer formerly assigned to EOD Mobile billet. Unit 2 and currently assigned to EOD Group 2 Their focus on training and mentorship, selfless leadership and operational excellence sets the standard for the community. Be sure to extend your congratulations! 7 G U I D A N C E BASIC MEDIA ENGAGEMENT TIPS Accurate, truthful and timely communication increases the credibility and transparency of our organization and enhances the legitimacy of our operations. BEFORE YOU ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA, BEFORE YOU ENGAGE WITH THE MEDIA, YOU SHOULD ASK YOURSELF: YOU SHOULD CONSIDER: Is this a local or national outlet? Your appearance Is it live or recorded? Your background What do they want me to talk about? Background noise What do I want to talk about? Using plain language/avoiding jargon What questions might I be asked? Your tone and emotions WHEN IN DOUBT, CONTACT YOUR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER! LT Kara Handley MCC Jeff Atherton [email protected] [email protected] o: 619-437-3644 o: 757-917-6781 c: 619-756-3915 c: 812-760-6873 6 G U I D A N C E VISUAL INFORMATION (VI) GUIDANCE TO THE FLEETS From msg DTG R 121001Z AUG 19 to ALFLTFORCOM & ALPACFLT: 1. (U) THIS IS A COORDINATED COMMANDER, U.S. PACIFIC FLEET (COMPACFLT), COMMANDER, U.S. FLEET FORCES COMMAND (COMUSFLTFORCOM), AND COMMANDER, U.S. NAVAL FORCES EUROPE (COMUSNAVEUR) MESSAGE. 2. (U) WE LIVE IN A DANGEROUS, COMPLEX AND RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. COMPETING WITH GREAT POWERS ACROSS THE GLOBE, THE SECURITY INTERESTS OF OUR NATION AND THOSE OF OUR ALLIES ARE INCREASINGLY CHALLENGED. OUR NAVY EXISTS TO PROTECT OUR NATION, DETER CONFLICT, ENSURE FREEDOM OF THE SEAS AND PRESERVE OUR STRATEGIC INTERESTS. WE MUST ALWAYS BE PREPARED TO FIGHT AND WIN. WE MUST ALSO REALIZE THAT IN TODAY’S WORLD, INFORMATION AND CONTROLLING THE NARRATIVE IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT, AND WE MUST BE PREPARED TO DOCUMENT AND REPORT OTHERS CONDUCTING AGGRESSIVE, UNSAFE, AND UNPROFESSIONAL ACTIONS. 3. (U) IN ORDER TO WIN THE BATTLE OF THE NARRATIVE, WE MUST BE FIRST WITH THE TRUTH. WE MUST DELIVER THE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS THAT TELL THE WHOLE STORY VISUALLY, SHOWING THE FACTS AND CONTEXT OF THE ENTIRE ENCOUNTER. WE CANNOT AFFORD VISUALDOCUMENTATION GAPS THAT ALLOW OUR ADVERSARIES TO USE PROPAGANDA AND MISINFORMATION TO CREATE DOUBT AND SWAY PUBLIC OPINION. 4. (U) VISUAL INFORMATION (VI) PRODUCTS MUST BE ABLE TO STAND ALONE AND TELL THE WHOLE STORY (BEGINNING, MIDDLE AND END) BY ACCURATELY DOCUMENTING UNSAFE, UNPROFESSIONAL,OR NEFARIOUS ACTIVITIES. THE AUDIENCE MUST BE ABLE TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE ADVERSARY SHIP/AIRCRAFT AS THE AGGRESSOR AND UNDERSTAND THE FIVE WS (WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, AND WHY), JUST BY VIEWING THE MEDIA.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Garuda Shield 2016
    DermagaLEADING IN PORT INFORMATION www.majalahdermaga.co.id - Edisi 214 - September 2016 FREE MAGAZINE DUKUNG GERAKAN NON TUNAI PEDULI PENDIDIKAN PROGRAM PR PELINDO III PELINDO III TERAPKAN e-PORT KOPELINDO3 KUCURKAN DANA RATUSAN JUTA UNGGULI BUMN LAIN INHOUSE MAGAZINE AWARD GARUDA SHIELD 2016 ALUTSISTA PASUKAN MILITER PBB BONGKAR DI TANJUNG WANGI Selamat & Sukses HUT Ke-18 PT PORTEK Indonesia Apa Kabar Pembaca? Dermaga Edisi 214 - September 2016 eptember menjadi bulan istimewa bagi seluruh insan perhubungan. REDAKSI: Pelindung Direksi PT Pelabuhan Setiap tanggal 17 September, seluruh insan perhubungan memperingati Indonesia III (Persero). Pengarah Sekretaris Perusahaan Pelindo III. Hari Perhubungan Nasional. Peringatan Hari Perhubungan Nasional harus Pemimpin Redaksi Edi Priyanto. Redaktur Pelaksana dimaknai sebagai momentum yang tepat untuk merenungkan kembali Camelia Ariestanty. Koordinator Liputan Sseluruh kinerja dan berbagai peristiwa yang terjadi di sektor perhubungan Wilis Aji Wiranata, R. Suryo Khasabu. serta menyatukan persepsi dan tekad untuk meningkatkan pelayanan kepada Koordinator Distribusi Ardella Trastiana masyarakat. Kementerian Perhubungan sebagai regulator yang bertanggung jawab Dewi. Administrasi Esmi Ratna Purwasih. atas penyelenggaraan perhubungan sedang dan terus berupaya meningkatkan Fotografer Kharis Fauzi kinerja melalui reformasi dan transformasi terus dilakukan untuk meningkatkan akses keselamatan dan pelayanan masyarakat. Kontributor: Asep Hermawan, Diah Ayu Tekad untuk meningkatkan pelayanan harus dilaksanakan
    [Show full text]
  • Inside This Brief Editorial Team
    Inside this Brief Editorial Team Captain (Dr.) Gurpreet S Khurana ➢ Maritime Security………………………………p.6 Ms. Richa Klair ➢ Maritime Forces………………………………..p.13 Address ➢ Shipping, Ports and Ocean Economy.….p.21 ➢ Marine Enviornment………………………...p.35 National Maritime Foundation Varuna Complex, NH- 8 ➢ Geopolitics……………………………………….p.46 Airport Road New Delhi-110 010, India Email:[email protected] Acknowledgement : ‘Making Waves’ is a compilation of maritime news and news analyses drawn from national and international online sources. Drawn directly from original sources, minor editorial amendments are made by specialists on maritime affairs. It is intended for academic research, and not for commercial use. NMF expresses its gratitude to all sources of information, which are cited in this publication. US-Philippines Maritime Security Cooperation in the Spotlight with expanded exercise India, ASEAN focus on Maritime Security ‘China quietly resumes its activities in Doklam area’ Pakistan Navy ship SAIF reaches Oman for maritime patrolling Houthi attack on oil tanker threatens Maritime Security Page 2 of 51 Malabar 2018: Why Is It Important? Defence ministry clears decks for buying 111 choppers for navy at Rs 217 bn Russia rapidly expanding Navy with 26 new ships by end of 2018, Putin says Panel: China continues to coerce South China Sea neighbours with its Maritime Forces A Leaked photo shows that China is building a supercarrier that could rival the US' Nimitz-Class Carriers Page 3 of 51 Indian shipping companies headed for troubled waters China
    [Show full text]
  • A Report on Policies and Practices of the U.S. Navy for Naming the Vessels of the Navy
    A Report on Policies and Practices of the U.S. Navy for Naming the Vessels of the Navy Prepared by: Department of the Navy 1000 Navy Pentagon Rm. 4E720 Washington, DC 20050‐1000 Cost to prepare this report: $62,707 Table of Contents Executive Summary iii Part I: Policies and Practices for Naming the Vessels of the Navy 1 Purpose Background Orthodox Traditionalists versus Pragmatic Traditionalists Exceptions to Type Naming Conventions Naming Warships after Living Persons Exogenous Influences on Ship Naming A Review of Current Ship‐naming Policies and Practices Joint High Speed Vessels (JHSVs) Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ships (T‐AKEs) Amphibious Transport Docks (LPDs) Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) Aircraft Carriers (CVs, CVLs, CVEs and CVNs) Seabasing ships (MLPs and AFSBs) Destroyers (DDs, DLs, DLGs, DLGNs and DDGs) Fleet Submarines (SSs, SSGs, SSBNs, SSNs and SSGNs) “Big Deck” Amphibious Assault Ships (LPHs, LHAs, and LHDs) High Speed Ferries (HSFs) Part II: Naming Conventions for Remaining Ship Types/Classes 55 USS Constitution (44 guns) Cruisers (CAs, CBs, CCs, CLs, CAGs, CLGs, CLGNs and CGs) Destroyer and Ocean Escorts (DEs, DEGs, FFs, and FFGs) Mine warfare ships (MCMs and MHCs) Patrol Ships (PCs) Dock Landing Ships (LSDs) Fast Combat Support Ships (AOEs and T‐AOEs) Fleet Oilers (AOs and T‐AOs) Other support ships Part III: Conclusion 67 List of Tables Table 1. Ship Naming Decisions Made by Secretary Mabus, by date 16 Table 2. US Navy Type/Class Naming Conventions 70 Table 3. US Navy Type/Class Naming Conventions, with exceptions 72 ii Executive
    [Show full text]
  • Navy News Week 38-6
    NAVY NEWS WEEK 38-6 21 September 2018 How the U.S. Is Recovering Oil from a Nuked Warship Prinz Eugen, once the pride of the German Navy, is sitting upside down in the Pacific and threatening to leak. By Kyle Mizokami Sep 17, 2018 U.S. Navy photo by LeighAhn Ferrari, chief mate, U.S. Naval Ship Salvor The U.S. military is trying to recover the oil form a ship that's been underwater for 72 years. In an interesting twist, it's not even an American warship. The United States captured the German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen as a war prize after the end of World War II. The Prinz Eugen capsized in 1946 after being nuked—twice—during the atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll. For decades, experts have feared that the ship's oil might leak into the Pacific. Now the Pentagon is trying to do something about it. The Doomed Fleet It was July 1946, months after the end of World War II, when the U.S. Navy assembled one of the mightiest fleets in history. Led by the aircraft carrier Saratoga and battleship New York, the group also included captured Axis vessels such as the Japanese battleship Nagato and the Prinz Eugen. A doomed fleet of more than 80 warships anchored at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, way out in the Pacific Ocean... and was promptly nuked. Twice. See the video in this 8½ minute clip at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy6-ZKWCoH0 . Even with WWII barely in the rearview, U.S.-Soviet relations had been turning frosty.
    [Show full text]
  • Page 01 Jan 26.Indd
    ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED NEWSPAPER 26 January 2013 14 Rabial I 1434 - Volume 17 Number 5591 Price: QR2 ON SATURDAY Weathermen expect another cold spell next month DOHA: Weather forecasters yesterday said winter wasn’t over yet and a cold spell was expected any time next month. According to a forecaster, weather condi- tions here are largely dependent on wind direction. If the wind blows from the south- ern regions, the mercury rises two to three degrees Celsius, as is happening now. The wind today is blowing from the southeast. However, when the wind changes direction and is north-westerly, it brings along chill and the temperature drops, said the forecaster. “The winter isn’t over yet.” The maximum temperature these days is between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius, depend- ing on the area in the country, while the minimum ranges between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius. In Doha, the maximum today is fore- cast at 27 degrees, and the minimum at 17 degrees. Abu Samra, located near Qatar’s border with Saudi Arabia, and which recently wit- nessed the coldest days and nights during the last chilly spell, will have a maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and a low of 13 degrees today, the forecast said. Al Khor in the north, on the other hand, is expected to have day temperatures run- ning up to 26 degrees Celsius today, while at night the mercury will drop to 14 degrees. The forecast for Al Wakra is a noon tem- perature of 25 degrees Celsius and a mini- mum of 15 degrees.
    [Show full text]
  • The Korea Chair Team Takes a Biweekly Look at Events of Interest in Washington, Seoul, and the Region
    February 26 - March 11, 2015 The Korea Chair team takes a biweekly look at events of interest in Washington, Seoul, and the region. U.S.-ROK RELATIONS U.S. Ambassador to Korea Attacked U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Korea Mark Lippert was assault- ed by a deranged individual with a knife on March 5 in Seoul. The assault came before ambassador Lippert was scheduled to give a speech at a breakfast meeting hosted by the Korean Council for Rec- onciliation and Cooperation. The ambassador was taken to Yonsei University’s Severance Hospital in Seoul for treatment. He is ex- pected to make a full recovery. TRADE AND ECONOMICS Financial Services Commission Nominee The National Assembly confirmation hearing for Financial Services Commission (FSC) chairman Yim Jong-yong occurred on March 10. China and ROK Cooperate on Panda Research Yim was the former chairman of Nonghyup Financial Group. He On February 27, the Chinese secretary general of the Chi- was nominated by President Park in February. Yim’s nomination na-ROK Joint Commiee on People-to-People Exchanges does not require approval from the National Assembly. and deputy director-general of the Department of Asian Affairs of the foreign ministry Xing Haiming met with the REGIONAL RELATIONS vice president of Samsung Group Cho Byung Hak to discuss 10th China-Japan-Korea Senior Officials’ Meeting cooperave research on pandas. China Wildlife Conserva- On March 11, Lee Kyung-soo, the deputy minister for political af- on Associaon and Samsung Everland Resort were ap- fairs, met with his counterparts, Deputy Minister Shinsuke Sugiya- pointed as the responsible pares for this cooperave ma of Japan and Vice Minister Liu Zhenmin of China, at the 10th research.
    [Show full text]
  • Navy News Week 25-6
    NAVY NEWS WEEK 25-6 22 June 2018 The USS Intrepid moored as a museum ship at Pier 86 West 46th Street New York. Photo : Jan van der Werf © PACIFIC OCEAN (June 20, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Black Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4 fires flares during an aerial change of command near the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson is currently underway in preparation for the ship's participation in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dylan M. Kinee/Released) Bollinger Shipyards delivers 29th fast response cutter By : Ken Hocke Bollinger Shipyards, Lockport, La., has delivered the 29th fast response cutter, Forrest Rednour, to the U.S. Coast Guard. Delivery of the 154′ Sentinel-class FRC was on June 7 in Key West, Fla. The FRC has been described as an operational “game changer,” by senior Coast Guard officials, Bollinger officials said in a statement announcing the delivery. To build the FRC, Bollinger used a proven, in-service parent craft design based on the Damen Stan Patrol Boat 4708. It has a flank speed of 28 knots, state of the art command, control, communications and computer technology, and a stern launch system for the vessel’s 26′ cutter boat. “We are proud to announce the delivery of the latest FRC, the USCGC Forrest Rednour,” Ben Bordelon, Bollinger president & CEO, said in the prepared statement. “The vessel’s commissioning is scheduled for November 2018 in southern California.
    [Show full text]
  • Greenbank Naa Newsletter Grey Funnel Dits
    GREENBANK NAA NEWSLETTER GREY FUNNEL DITS Disclaimer: The material contained in this publication is in the nature of entertainment for the members. Contributions are acknowledged, with thanks, from service organisations. The editor expressly Disclaims all and any liability to any person, whether an association member or not. Views expressed may not necessary be those held by the Executive or the members. Editor: Tony Holliday [email protected] 0403026916 Series No.2 Date: June 2019 Issue No. 6 GREENBANK NAVAL ASSOCIATION SUB SECTION EVENTS JUNE / JULY 2019: June: Sunday 02 June 1030-1200 Normal Meeting RSL Rooms Wednesday 29 June 1000-1030 Executive Meeting RSL Rooms July: Sunday 14 July 1030-1400 Informal Meeting RSL Rooms (sausage Sizzle) Wednesday 31 July 1000-1030 Executive Meeting RSL Rooms Editors Request: Articles for the newsletter can be handed in at meetings, or by email: articles may be edited to fit the newsletter. The contents of this edition of the newsletter have been obtained from information provided from Len Kingston-Kerr whom I thank greatly, various publication publications and NAA information emailed in. 1 NAVAL PERSONALITY CPO Arthur Cooper Arthur William Cooper was born on 15 February 1909 in Fremantle, Western Australia. He joined the Royal Australian Navy on 15 February 1927, undertaking his basic training at HMAS Cerberus (Flinders Naval Depot), Victoria.Rated an ordinary seaman, Cooper served variously in HMA Ships Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide between June 1927 and March 1928 during which time he was promoted Able Seaman. He again served at Cerberus between 1928 and 1930 successfully passing the RAN Educational Test before returning to sea in the heavy cruiser HMAS Canberra.
    [Show full text]
  • Vietnam's Bilateral Defense Diplomacy with Major Powers*1
    The Korean Journal of Defense Analysis Vol. 30, No. 4, December 2018, 597－618 Vietnam’s Bilateral Defense Diplomacy with Major Powers*1 Hoang Hai Ha**2 Hanoi National University of Education, Hanoi, Vietnam The paper explores the development of Vietnam’s bilateral defense diplomacy with world and regional powers including the United States, India, and Japan, with a particular focus on the period from 2009 to 2018. The paper finds that Vietnam’s multidirectional defense diplomacy is fundamentally shaped by its historical experience, the contemporary shift in the balance of power and the strategic challenges caused by China’s emerging power. By pursuing a multi–polar balance among major partners, Vietnam avoids being pulled into their rivalry, and keeps its non-alignment as well as strategic autonomy. The international defense cooperation has become further deepened and more substantive to satisfy Vietnam’s strategic interests including national security, territorial integrity, economic development and regime legitimacy. However, domestic and geo–strategic constraints, and asymmetrical economic interdependence with China lead this paper to suppose further challenges in the future of Vietnam’s defense diplomacy. Keywords: defense diplomacy, national interest, Vietnam’s foreign policy, South China Sea Introduction1 During the Cold War, defense2 diplomacy, more commonly referred to as military aid or defense cooperation, was employed by competing countries for longstanding realpolitik roles of intensifying the military capabilities of friends and allies, deterring common enemies, security of friendly regimes, creating and maintaining a sphere of influence.3 Recently, governments around the world have broadened the scope of defense diplomacy ∗ ‌This work was supported by the Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training under Grant: B2017-SPH-35 (Su chuyen bien trong chinh sach doi ngoai cua Viet Nam giai doan 2001–2015).
    [Show full text]
  • An Incomplete Report on US Military Activities in the South China Sea in 2019
    An Incomplete Report on US Military Activities in the South China Sea in 2019 The South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative March 28, 2020 About SCSPI With a view to maintaining and promoting the peace, stability and prosperity of the South China Sea, Peking University Institute of Ocean Research has launched the South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI). The Initiative aims to integrate intellectual resources and open source information worldwide and keep track of important actions and major policy changes of key stakeholders and other parties involved. It provides professional data services and analysis reports to parties concerned, helping them keep competition under control, and with a view to seek partnerships. Limited Print and Electronic Distribution Rights: This document, printed by SCSPI, is protected by law. Unauthorized posting of this publication online is prohibited. Permission is required from SCSPI to reproduce, or reuse in another form, any of its research documents for commercial use. Email: [email protected] Tel: 86-10-62752344 Web: http://www.scspi.org/ Twitter: @SCS_PI © Copyright 2020 SCSPI. All Rights Reserved i Content About SCSPI ......................................................................................... i Ⅰ. The US strategic platforms conducted missions frequently, demonstrating increasing deterrence against China ............................. 2 Ⅱ. The US Navy and Air forces intensively conducted reconnaissance and intelligence operations ................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • UNITED WE SAIL US NAVY's MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND... US Navy Divers Recover Oil from Wrecked WWII Ship Prinz Eugen
    U.S. NAVY’S MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND... UNITED WE SAIL December 2018 ISSUE The U.S. Army, in partnership with the U.S. Navy and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, are safely recovering oil from the capsized World War II German heavy cruiser Prinz Eugen in the Kwajalein Atoll. (U.S. Navy photo by LeighAhn Ferrari, chief mate, U.S. Naval Ship Salvor) U.S. Navy Divers Recover Oil From Wrecked WWII Ship Prinz Eugen By Lt. Clyde Shavers, CTF 73 U.S. Navy divers from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit The Prinz Eugen saw combat action during of Kwajalein Atoll from the risk of a catastrophic 1, and serving aboard USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52), World War II. In May 1945, upon the conclusion oil release,” said Stephanie Bocek, project completed removal of fuel oil from the capsized of the war, it was surrendered to the British and manager at the Supervisor of Salvage and Diving. World War II German cruiser, Prinz Eugen, Oct. transferred to the U.S. Navy for use in Operation 15. Crossroads nuclear tests. After surviving two The operation, having preceded with surveys of tests and subsequent towage to Kwajalein Atoll, the wreck, consisted of four stages: anchoring The effort was a result of collaboration between the vessel began to take on water due to sea and mooring operations, fuel extraction, fuel the government of the Republic of the Marshall valve and rudder damage. The ship ran aground transfer and dome closures of hull access. Islands and U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll settling in a capsized position off the coast of (USAG-KA).
    [Show full text]
  • Search for Uss Pompano
    FIELD REPORT: 2014 SEARCH FOR USS POMPANO SEARCH FOR USS POMPANO 2014 SURVEY REPORT & SITE INVESTIGATION Unknown Wreck Site, Tsugaru Strait, Japan NOVEMBER 2014 PREPARED BY: Underwater Archaeology Branch Naval History and Heritage Command Department of the Navy Washington Navy Yard, D.C. FIELD REPORT: 2014 SEARCH FOR USS POMPANO TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.............................................................................................................................. 1 PARTICIPANTS ............................................................................................................................................... 1 SURVEY PLATFORM & EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................... 1 GEOGRAPHIC & ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS ..................................................................... 2 HISTORY & PREVIOUS INVESTIGATIONS ........................................................................................ 3 History of USS Pompano ................................................................................................................................ 3 Historical Documentation ........................................................................................................................ 3 Previous Investigations ................................................................................................................................. 4 2012 USS Guardian Survey .....................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]