Section III Of The 2015 Cooperative Strategy For 21st Centur

Section Iii Of The 2015cooperative Strategy For 21st Centuryseapower

Section III of the 2015 Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower (CS-21) details five functions essential to support our National Security (all domain access, deterrence, sea control, power projection, and maritime security). Select a major region (e.g., CENTCOM) but NOT the one you are currently in, and explain in detail which essential function is the most important for the near term (i.e., 2 to 3 years) regarding our National Security. Reference is attached pp. 19-26 Post must be 200 to 250 words

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The Central Command (CENTCOM) region plays a pivotal role in the strategic security environment, particularly regarding the essential functions outlined in the 2015 Cooperative Strategy for 21st Century Seapower (CS-21). Among these, sea control emerges as the most critical for the near-term, specifically over the next two to three years. Sea control involves the ability to ensure access and dominance of maritime domains, which is quintessential in maintaining regional stability and deterring aggression. Given the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and surrounding areas, controlling maritime routes is vital to safeguard energy supplies, prevent piracy, and contain regional conflicts that could destabilize global markets and threaten U.S. interests.

The strategic importance of sea control in CENTCOM is underscored by ongoing conflicts, terrorist activity, and evolving threats from state actors seeking to challenge maritime access. For example, Iran’s maritime activities, including its attempts to assert influence over strategic waterways, threaten free navigation, and require U.S. naval presence to safeguard vital trade routes (U.S. Navy, 2015). Moreover, securing maritime access enables power projection capabilities to support allied nations and respond swiftly to crises. Maintaining sea control thus ensures the freedom of navigation, enhances regional stability, and reduces the risk of escalation from adversaries.

In conclusion, prioritizing sea control within CENTCOM aligns with the strategic necessity for dominance over maritime domains to ensure national security and regional stability in the near term. This focus is essential given current threats and the critical importance of secure maritime corridors for global commerce and security interests.

References

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