The Coastal Defense Navy Hierarchy

Abstract

This chapter presents the research findings within the context of the objectives outlined at the beginning of this book. Specific objectives which this chapter addresses include: the identification of coastal defense navies as a unique type of naval force distinguishable from the other four types of navies; the identification of general characteristics which are common to coastal defense navies as a group; the establishment of a coastal defense navy hierarchy to facilitate the examination of differences among these navies; and the identification of similarities and differences among coastal defense navies on the basis of regional comparisons.