Chief Of Navy Outlines The Ran's Strategic Vision

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DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE



Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT

Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545


MSPA 202/10

Friday, 04 June 2010


Chief of Navy outlines the RAN’s strategic vision 


The Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Russ Crane, AO, CSM, RAN, has unveiled the

blueprint for Navy’s future, launching the new edition of Australian Maritime

Doctrine in Canberra.


While the recent Defence White Paper outlined what’s in store for Navy and the rest

of the ADF in terms of hardware, the Australian Maritime Doctrine details the

philosophical and strategic concepts needed to meet the many future challenges to our

maritime security. 


The maritime sector is already worth $48 billion annually to the Australian economy.

The continuing expansion in our use of the sea will see this amount grow further in

the years ahead. 


“It is an inescapable strategic reality that as Australians we live within a huge

maritime realm,” Vice Admiral Crane said. 


“Unfortunately, not many of us are aware of it. We are surrounded by three great

oceans that control our climate, generate enormous wealth and provide our most

important transport medium. Too many Australians still see the sea as a barrier rather

than as our highway to the world.”


First released in 2000, this new edition of Australian Maritime Doctrine provides an

authoritative guide to current naval thinking, describing the importance of the sea to

all Australians and setting out the RAN’s unique place in our national security. 


Taking into account the many changes which have occurred in the past decade, this

latest doctrine focuses on the need for international cooperation in dealing with global

maritime threats both here and abroad. It also places added emphasis on the

requirements of a joint approach to defending Australia and its interests.


“The ADF cannot operate effectively unless everyone works together,” Vice Admiral

Crane said. “Australian Maritime Doctrine formalises a strengthening partnership

across Navy and the ADF, and is a key element in our work to ensure all Australians

better understand the importance to their nation of the sea and sea power.”   


For more information:

Australian Maritime Doctrine can be found at:



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