Game Changing Innovations

Rear Admiral Wendi Carpenter, USNCommander, Navy Warfare Development Command

10 March 20107th Annual Security Summit

San Diego, CA

Navy Warfare Development Command:Navy Warfare Development Command: Delivering Capability for Today & TomorrowDelivering Capability for Today & Tomorrow

Navy Warfare Development Command:Navy Warfare Development Command: Delivering Capability for Today & TomorrowDelivering Capability for Today & Tomorrow

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The ImperativesThe Imperatives Demographics

2.2 Billion people live within 100 km of coast

Geography Over 70% of the earth’s surface is water Access issues and maneuver space – international waters Vital Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs)

Straights of Hormuz, Malacca, Suez Canal, etc…

Global economy / commerce Intertwined economies World's fleets carry around 90% of global exports - $8.9 trillion (2004) 10,000 oil tankers ship 60% of the world’s petroleum

Navies Over 30 nations have navies with “global reach” 160 nations have some navy, coast guard, maritime police capability Over 6300 warships worldwide

Security in the Maritime EnvironmentSecurity in the Maritime Environment

A key for global stability, especially uninterrupted economic stability, commerce

Dependence on the maritime environment increasing Sustain global economy

Significant increase in areas of strategic focus

Evolving / irregular security environment that demands increased Maritime Domain Awareness

Requires capable Navies with forward presence for deterrence and security operations

Security requires building partnerships: the best joint, coalition, interagency, as well as commercial integration Information sharing

Governance

Awareness and understanding of core missions and capability

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The Global Economy by SeaThe Global Economy by Sea

Key Point of Interest Trading & Resource SLOC

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The Challenge of Scope and ScaleThe Challenge of Scope and Scale

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Our Strategic Environment: Our Strategic Environment: The “New Normal”The “New Normal”

Globalization Interdependence of global economies Security and prosperity are interlinked Trans-national threats increased and unchecked in some areas

Increasingly irregular and uncertain operating environment Potential threats to our mutual interests Use of the seas for illicit activities

Trafficking Piracy

HADR missions (Haiti, Tsunami relief, Pakistan earthquake) May not have the luxury of time – “Come as you are” Requires Maritime Domain Awareness

To include across ‘areas of responsibility” for military commanders Capability and capacity must be maintained in spite of fiscal realities and

constraints Emerging technologies offer new and innovative solutions for capability

or capacity shortfalls Importance of “concepts” in how to view the strategic landscape and

address the challenges and opportunities

Core CapabilitiesConcept Generation/

Development

Proactively works future Navy resource and

operational requirements

Concept Generation/ Development

Proactively works future Navy resource and

operational requirements

CONOPS Development

Describes how a particular concept may be employed to achieve desired objectives

CONOPS Development

Describes how a particular concept may be employed to achieve desired objectives

Wargaming/Experimentation/Sea Trial

Develops campaign plans and coordinates resources to enhance the

Fleet’s warfare capabilities

Wargaming/Experimentation/Sea Trial

Develops campaign plans and coordinates resources to enhance the

Fleet’s warfare capabilities

Analysis

Performs in-depth analysis of large scale exercises and

experiments

Analysis

Performs in-depth analysis of large scale exercises and

experiments

Doctrine Development

Develops enduring products and principles and provides

input into Joint, multi-service, and Coalition Doctrine

Doctrine Development

Develops enduring products and principles and provides

input into Joint, multi-service, and Coalition Doctrine

Modeling & Simulation

Provides a cost efficient way to train Naval forces through

Fleet Synthetic Training (FST)

Modeling & Simulation

Provides a cost efficient way to train Naval forces through

Fleet Synthetic Training (FST)

Lessons Learned

Collaborates with the Fleet and other services to

provide observations and best practices

Lessons Learned

Collaborates with the Fleet and other services to

provide observations and best practices

Navy Warfare Development Navy Warfare Development CommandCommand

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NWDC’s Role in Navy ConceptsNWDC’s Role in Navy Concepts NWDC’s Role in Navy ConceptsNWDC’s Role in Navy Concepts Navy Warfare Development Command: CNO

Executive Agent Collaborative with key organizations internal to Navy

(Strategic Studies Group and Navy War College, as well as Fleets

Collaborative with external partners

Focus near, mid and far term concepts Spectrum of solutions, not just technology

Lynchpin for integration / holistic approach Culture of Innovation/ New Ideas

Art of the Possible Thinking outside the box Shifting paradigms

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A Balanced ApproachA Balanced Approach

SEC GATES: “…what programs are necessary to deteraggression, project power when necessary, and protect ourinterests and allies around the globe.” 06 APR 2009

Technology and material solutions are relevant to today’s challenges and the future; BUT just one aspect of delivering power and capability

Concept generation and development provides capability through full spectrum across DOTMLPF Doctrine, Organization, Training, Material, Logistics, Personnel, Facilities

Development of doctrine for linking with other services and nations, key to maximizing our collective capability

Credible shields are created by forging partnerships and mutual understanding - doctrine and technology represent the

practical manifestation of that effort

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TakeawaysTakeaways

Dependence on the maritime environment is growing; requires increased cooperation Security and prosperity linked Sustain global economy and protect SLOCs Sealift for military support and HADR efforts

It’s all about the best joint & coalition integration Evolving security environment demands extensive

Maritime Domain Awareness and processes / procedures to maintain advantage

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Questions??Questions??

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“There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.

Because the innovator has for enemies all those who have done well under the old conditions, and lukewarm defenders in those who may do well under the new.

This coolness arises partly from the fear of opponents, who have the laws on their side and partly from the incredulity of men, who do not readily believe in the new things until they have long experienced them.”

- Machiavelli

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