Navy leader wants to move faster and leaner instead of turning to aircraft carriers in crisis

Navy leader envisions leaner, tailored forces

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy's top uniformed officer wants to convince commanders to use smaller, newer assets for missions instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers — as seen now in the American military buildups off Venezuela and Iran.

Navy advances plans to reshuffle traditional carrier strike group model

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle’s tailored force initiative is embedded in his new “Fighting Instructions” guidance released on Monday that outlines how the Navy plans to organize, train, equip, and fight.

Navy leader wants to move faster, leaner instead of turning to carriers in crisis

Adm. Daryl Caudle wants to convince commanders to use smaller, newer assets for missions instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.

Aircraft carriers: Are they still necessary? Navy admiral questions strategy

Top naval officer proposes "tailored force packages" with smaller vessels and drones while the Trump administration continues deploying massive carrier groups globally.

Navy leader wants to move faster and leaner instead of turning to aircraft carriers in crisis

The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer has introduced his vision for the Navy's future, focusing on using smaller and newer assets instead of consistently turning to huge aircraft carriers.