RCN Strategic Review
In 2026 the RCN is reviewing its doctrine and strategy in the face of rapidly evolving global security dynamics. In support of this initiative CMSN is working with the Naval Association of Canada to assemble prescriptive briefing notes to feed advice and recommendations directly into the process.
Canadian Naval Strategic Review
A Reader by Richard Gimblett
Today, the Royal Canadian Navy is reviewing its operational strategy and doctrine in light of rapidly shifting global geopolitics. To support this effort, the Canadian Maritime Security Network has published this overview of naval strategy and Canadian strategic thinking. It is designed to inform and support this process, and to offer insight into Canadian naval strategy at the highest level.
Below are the report's appendicies which contain the vital source material detailing historical Canadian strategic though.
Appendecies
A - 1888 Gordon (Transcript)
B - 1909 (Feb) Kingsmill_1st_scheme
C - 1909 (April) Kingsmill_2nd_scheme
D - 1909 Admiralty Memo & Canada Summary (Aug 1909)
F - 1919 Jellicoe [Canada extracts]
G - 1939 - Nelles Objectives of RCN
H - 1940 - Post-war Navy (Houghton)
I - 1943 - Postwar Appreciation (Todd)
K - 1950 - Accelerated Programme RCN
M - 1961 Brock Report (DHH 73 1223)
N - 1972 - Maritime Policy Review (16 May 1972)
O - 1977 (CPF) Cabinet_decision and memos
P - 1989 - Fleet Mix Alternative Study 1989
R - 1993 - MARITIME COMMAND VISION
S - 1994 - Naval Vision (English)
Briefing Notes
Prescriptive Ideas Assembled by the NAC and CMSN
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