NWP 1-14M

Dated March 2022

182 pages.

NWP  l-14M/MCTP  11-IOB/COMDTPUB P5800.7A (MAR 2022) provides officers in command and their staffs with an overview of the rules of law governing naval operations in peacetime and during armed conflict. It is intended for the use of operational commanders and supporting staff elements at all levels of command.

This publication sets out fundamental principles of international and domestic law that govern U.S. naval operations at sea. Chapters 1 through 4 provide an overview and general discussion of the law of the sea, including:

1. 1. Definitions and descriptions of the jurisdiction and sovereignty exercised by States over various parts of the world’s oceans
   2. The international legal status and navigational rights of warships and military aircraft
   3. Protection of persons and property at sea
   4. The safeguarding of national interests in the maritime environment.

Chapters 5 through 12 set out principles of law of special concern to the naval commander during any period in which U.S. naval forces are engaged in armed conflict. Although the primary emphasis of these chapters is on the conduct of naval warfare, relevant principles and concepts common to the whole of the law of war are discussed.

Officers in command of operational units are encouraged to utilize this publication as a training aid for assigned personnel.

In COLOR

This book is a "BIG" (the size of a regular piece of paper) size - Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no binding.

This website also has this book in "mini" size (half the size of a regular sheet of paper). A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.

The Color covers are laminated for weather protection.