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CNO Caudle Advocates For Flexible Tailored Forces
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle is proposing a new hedge strategy for the Navy, which involves supplementing traditional carrier strike groups with smaller, cheaper, and more specialized forces, including unmanned systems. Caudle believes that this approach will provide the Navy with greater flexibility and adaptability in responding to various regional scenarios. The strategy, which was outlined at the Apex Defense conference, is part of a broader effort to transform the Navy’s operational capabilities and force structure. According to Breaking Defense, Caudle’s proposal has significant implications for the Navy’s future operations and may require significant changes to the service’s training, maintenance, and supply organizations.