Which of the following is NOT a warfare area the surface fleet can conduct?

• A. Air Warfare (AW)
• B. Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD)
• C. Cyber Warfare (CW)
• D. Amphibious Warfare (AMW)

Answer: (C)

The surface fleet operates in several warfare areas that match its built-in capabilities: detecting and defeating air threats, defending against ballistic missiles, and projecting power ashore. Air Warfare uses shipborne sensors and missiles to deter or destroy aircraft and missiles that threaten the fleet. Ballistic Missile Defense leverages radar, command, and interceptors on surface ships to track and shoot down ballistic missiles before they reach their targets. Amphibious Warfare focuses on delivering Marines and equipment from sea to shore, using ships and landing craft to project power ashore.

Cyber Warfare, on the other hand, sits in the cyberspace domain and is driven by dedicated cyber forces and information warfare units. While surface ships can protect their own networks and support broader cyber defense, offensive or core cyber operations aren’t conducted as a primary surface warfare capability. That’s why Cyber Warfare is not a warfare area the surface fleet conducts.