Securing The Seas

Foreword -- Preface -- Working Group on Securing the Seas -- Summary of Policy Conclusions and Recommendations -- Introduction -- Soviet Naval Evolution -- The Soviet Fleet Today -- Allocation of Soviet Naval Forces -- Western Maritime Interests -- Implications of Soviet Maritime Capabilities -- Evolution of the U.S. Navy -- Allocation of U.S. and Allied Naval Forces -- Comparative Force Levels, Merchant Marines, and Overseas Bases -- Comparative Alliance Naval Capabilities -- Projected Alliance Technology and Force Requirements -- Anticipated Constraints on the U.S. Navy Budget -- Quantifying the Sealane Defense Problem -- Overall Assessment of Naval/Maritime Balance -- Findings and Recommendations -- Additional Views -- Soviet Ship Characteristics, Armament, and System Purpose