"Do You Have To Do “Analysis” To Call It A Wargame? Actually, No." Educational wargaming is not only an exercise in concept development in high command. BJ Armstrong and Marcus Jones discuss wargaming and future leadership at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Sea Control 562 - Rendered Obsolete with Dr. Jamie Jones Dr. Jamie L. Jones joins Jared to discuss her book, Rendered Obsolete – Energy Culture and the Afterlife of US Whaling.

Notes to the New Administration Week Concludes on CIMSEC This past week, CIMSEC featured articles examining maritime issues and key recommendations for the new administration. Thanks to authors for contributing such engaging and informative content!

Notes to the New Administration Week - Legislate New Fleet Acts for a Generational Investment in Naval Power The Navy’s 30-Year Shipbuilding Plan should be replaced with a congressionally-appropriated fleet act, to fund the fleet the nation needs.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Reassess the Navy’s Global Force Posture What does the Navy want to do with its global reach? What legitimate global interests does the Navy have and does it have logistical capability to protect those interests?

Notes to the New Administration Week - Strengthen America’s Maritime Borders The United States has an enormous coastline and maritime security extends beyond our coasts. The new administration should focus on maritime security, both at home and abroad.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Develop Strategies to Counter China’s Gray Zone Tactics Expansion of Chinese influence raises alarms for regional security and U.S. interests, and requires counter-strategies to China’s pursuit of gray zone warfare.

Notes to the New Administration Week - The Specter of Tariffs and the Revival of the U.S. Merchant Marine Amidst potential consequences of rising tariffs, there is opportunity to revive the U.S. Merchant Marine by making foreign vessels less competitive.

Notes to the New Administration Week - It is Time to Build Small Warships China utilizes a mix of maritime capabilities to outmaneuver the U.S. fleet and overwhelm smaller navies, creating unsustainable demand for support from large U.S. ships.

Notes to the New Administration Week - It is Time for a New Maritime Strategy Most Americans are aware of the Navy's troubles of the last decade. The new administration must implement a maritime strategy akin to the famous Maritime Strategy of the 1980s.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Invest in Sustainment Capabilities to Increase Combat Credibility To deter China, the new administration must focus on strengthening combat credibility and sustaining combat at great distances & across the force.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Rebuild Commercial Maritime Might to Restore U.S. Sea Power Alfred Mahan argues that integration of combat and commercial maritime strength is crucial. Yet today, the U.S. lacks a comprehensive maritime strategy.

Notes to the New Administration Week - It is Time for a Real Maritime Strategy: Focus on Shipbuilding, Seafaring, and Sway The new administration and Congress should draft a comprehensive maritime strategy to guide rebuilding of maritime power.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Balance AUKUS and Amphibious Fleet Readiness AUKUS has introduced challenges to the Navy’s amphibious fleet, undermining our ability to maintain readiness and execute its vital global responsibilities.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Build Containerized Missile Ships for Rapid and Affordable Fleet Growth Angst is growing about the projected decline of ships in the U. S. Navy. The new administration must understand this is the wrong metric.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Reconsider Red Sea Risk: Revealing U.S. Navy Air and Missile Defense Capability to China China’s free access U.S. engagement data andair and missile defense capabilities should be a major concern for the US Navy.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Work with Allies to Strengthen Deterrence against China Avoiding a globally devastating war between the U.S. and China must be the highest priority of the incoming administration.

Notes to the New Administration Week - Refocus on Warfighting To Boost Recruiting and Retention The most urgent problems facing the Navy are shortfalls in retention and recruitment. We must make clear the importance of military service to American youth.

Notes to the New Administration Week - An Investment in the U.S. Navy is an Investment in Prosperity The Navy is a key geo-economic instrument and investment is crucial to continued American prosperity, with severe implications if mishandled.

Notes to the New Administration Week - A High-Low Naval Portfolio: Maximize Strategic Returns with Balanced Force Design Like an investment portfolio, the Navy must develop a balanced naval force of high-end capital ships and smaller, cheaper vessels.