Name | Description |
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Sea control | The ability to use the sea for military purposes, such as projecting power or protecting shipping lanes. |
Sea denial | A strategy whereby a navy prevents an enemy from using specific areas of the sea, often by using submarines, mines or aircraft to block or disrupt enemy movements and supplies |
Sea lines of communication (SLOCs) | The routes used by ships and submarines to move goods and resources across the ocean. |
Sea power | The ability to use the sea to project military, economic, and political influence. |
Submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) | A long-range missile launched from a submarine, typically armed with a nuclear warhead. |