The Navy as a Force for Good:
A Future Force Structure for the Australian Navy
Author: Gregory P. Gilbert
Volume 4, Number 3 (Spring 2008), pp. 63-82.
Abstract
This paper proposes the naval force structure required for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to project power as a maritime 'force for good'. Given a strategic environment with a low likelihood of state on state conflict; the future ADF will participate in medium to low-level conflicts where stability and humanitarian operations against non-state actors are at the fore. Naval diplomatic and constabulary tasks are emphasised, although medium to low-level military tasks are also important. Navy deployments since 1990 have highlighted the type of blockade, stability and peace operations that will need to be conducted by a future Royal Australian Navy.
About the Author
Dr Gregory P. Gilbert is a Senior Research Officer in the Sea Power Centre—Australia. The views expressed in this paper are his and are not necessarily those of the Royal Australian Navy or the Department of Defence. They are made in a private capacity. qift@hotmail.com.
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