Fighting the Fleet recognizes that fleets conduct four distinct but interlocking tasks at the operational level of war--striking, screening, scouting, and basing--and that successful operational art is achieved when they are brought to bear in a cohesive, competitive scheme. In explaining these elements and how they are conjoined for advantage, a central theme emerges: despite the utility and importance of jointness among the armed forces, the effective employment of naval power requires a specialized language and understanding of naval concepts that is often diluted or completely lost when too much jointness is introduced. Woven into the fabric of the book are the fundamental principles of three of the most important naval theorists of the twentieth century: Rear Admiral Bradley Fiske, Rear Admiral J.C. Wylie, and Captain Wayne Hughes. While Cares and Cowden advocate the reinvigoration of combat theory and the appropriate use of operations research, they avoid over-theorizing and have produced a practical guide that empowers fleet planners to wield naval power appropriately and effectively in meeting today's operational and tactical challenges.

Conversational Power shows anyone how to gain the upper hand in any situation by using the power of the spoken word to control the minds, emotions and behavior of others in hundreds of different situations. Easy-to-learn techniques enable the reader to come out ahead in family, business and social situations.

Updated and expanded to include the most recent related information, the second edition of the Fleet Manager's Guide to Vehicle Specification and Procurement is an essential resource for all managers and supervisors involved in these functional areas. Written in concise, simple language, this publication offers a wealth of practical approaches for both saving money and yielding higher profits. Contents include: Vehicle Utilization and Cost Strategies Vehicle Life-Cycle Costing Specification Preparation Economics of Vehicle Replacement and more