British army officers were accustomed to planning with naval counterparts who supplied maritime experience. The absence of senior Royal Navy officers from the conference deprived them of that part of the process. The army officers' capability is acknowledged, while the missing naval contribution limits the planning process. Restoring naval representation would change the discussion of the regional campaign as well as the selection of its commanders.
Notable Point · 14:54-16:12
ABDA needs the naval half of British joint planning
British joint planning depends on army and naval officers contributing their different operational experience.