Composite Warfare Concept and Surface Warfare
Composite Warfare Concept and Surface Warfare
Composite Warfare Concept and Surface Warfare
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International Waters<br />
• International Waters: all ocean areas not subject<br />
to territorial sovereignty by any nation. All<br />
nations have freedom of navigation <strong>and</strong><br />
overflight in these waters.<br />
– Contiguous zones: extend seaward from the territorial sea,<br />
where a coastal nation may enforce customs, immigration, or<br />
other laws. The U.S. uses a 12 NM contiguous zone but<br />
recognizes contiguous zones out to 24 NM from the baseline.<br />
– Exclusive economic zones (EEZ): may extend out to 200 NM<br />
beyond the baseline, <strong>and</strong> are primarily for control of natural<br />
resources, such as oil drilling. The EEZ has no effect on<br />
freedom of navigation through these areas. The U.S. claims a<br />
200 nautical mile EEZ.<br />
– High seas: all water seaward of an EEZ or territorial sea.
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