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SECTION 2
SURFACE WARFARE
The U.S. Navy surface force accomplishes a range of missions that contribute to each of the Navy’s
core capabilities. Today’s mix of surface combatants include fully integrated multi-mission guidedmissile
cruisers and destroyers, modular multi-role littoral combat ships, frigates, and patrol coastal
ships. Together, these ships ensure the Navy can meet demands for high-and low-end surface warfare
missions and tasks. Operating forward, these ships provide credible presence to stabilize key regions,
conduct maritime security operations, and respond to man-made and natural disasters. If necessary,
they can also provide offensive and defensive capabilities to help ensure U.S. joint forces can gain and
sustain access to critical theaters to deter and defeat aggression and project power.