This volume chronicles the pivotal issues and events impacting the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine in 1987. Essays by leading authorities explore critical developments in personnel policies, advancements in aircraft and weapons systems, and significant legislative actions that shaped the maritime services.

This annual collector's edition provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. maritime services for 1987. The essays by leading authorities offer in-depth analysis of key developments in policy, technology, and legislation. The inclusion of officer and senior enlisted leader assignments, alongside extensive photographic documentation, makes it a valuable reference for those interested in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine.