NWP- 3-20.6Chapter 6: Fighting the Ship
Defines the contents of the ship’s fighting doctrine.
Gives a broad-brush overview of Tactical Procedures, Employment, and Capability.
Also discusses Battle Organization, and Maintaining Fighting Proficiency.
Requires COs to develop “tactical innovation necessary to win.”
Notes:
- NWP - 3-20.6 superseded NWP 60 and gives somewhat more definitive guidance on drafting battle orders and general guidance on what should be contained in the ship’s fighting doctrine.
- For the first time this guidance requires COs to establish a battle organization and maintain fighting proficiency as part of the ship’s training plan.
- This publication also acknowledges the need for COs to develop “tactical innovation necessary to win,” as not every solution will be found in doctrine or TACMEMOs.