Guiding Documents

Commander's Intent for the United States Submarine Force and Supporting Organizations

The Commander's Intent provides background and principles for every member of the Force and supporting organizations (active duty, reserve, government civilian, and industry) to understand our priorities and direction, and their role in achieving them.

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A Design for Maintaining Maritime Superiority

This document reaffirms the Navy's mission, describes the strategic environment and identifies four lines of effort, each with corresponding objectives to guide the actions of the Navy and its leaders.

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A Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower

This maritime strategy describes how we will design, organize, and employ the Sea Services in support of our national, defense, and homeland security strategies. It also sets maritime priorities in an era of constrained resources, while emphasizing warfighting capabilities and forward naval presence to advance national interests today and guide preparations for tomorrow’s challenges.

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