The Proceedings Podcast EP. 372: Questioning the Carrier—Opportunities for Fleet Design in the U.S. Navy
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Dec 15, 2023 Naval Officer Jeff Vandenengel discusses opportunities in fleet design for the U.S. Navy and his new book. They explore flaws and alternatives to the carrier-centric model. New classes of ships in the Navy's flex fleet are explored, along with reflections on the Ford carrier scenario. The conversation concludes with appreciation for the guest's book.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Background and Experiences of a Submarine Officer Questioning Aircraft Carriers
01:42 • 2min
Rethinking the Carrier-Centric Model
04:12 • 8min
New Classes of Ships in the Navy's Flex Fleet
11:54 • 16min
The Ford carrier scenario: Reflections on the Falklands war
27:25 • 4min
Wrapping up the Conversation and Appreciating the Guest's Book
31:38 • 3min