Chief of Naval Operations Unveils U.S. Navy ‘Fighting Instructions’ for Great Power Competition Era

Chief of Naval Operations unveils U.S. Navy ‘Fighting Instructions’ for great power competition era

Caudle unveiled the document during remarks at the U.S. Naval War College, which he described as the Navy’s “home of thought,” underscoring the importance of presenting the guidance to future operational and strategic leaders. He framed the strategy as the service’s response to a defining challenge of the era, asking: “How do we ensure we can fight and win across the spectrum of conflict, under conditions we cannot entirely predict, against adve…

Chief of Naval Operations Unveils “Fighting Instructions” at U.S. Naval War College

(US NAVY) The Navy’s 34th Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Daryl Caudle, today released the United States Navy Fighting Instructions, a comprehensive framework to guide how the Navy organizes, trains, equips, and fights in an increasingly contested global security environment. Caudle unveiled the document during remarks at the U.S. Naval War College, calling the institution the Navy’s “home of thought” and emphasizing the importance of introducin…