SEA CONTROL OPERATIONS


Meaning of SEA CONTROL OPERATIONS in English

The employment of naval forces, supported by land and air forces as appropriate, in order to achieve military objectives in vital sea areas. Such operations include destruction of enemy naval forces, suppression of enemy sea commerce, protection of vital sea lanes, and establishment of local military superiority in areas of naval operations. See also land control operations.

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.