This however had two disadvantages : the infrastructure was vulnerable to disruption or attack , and its use introduced a predictable pattern to naval operations that an enemy could exploit .
This capability allowed the Navy to project naval power around the world and far from home ports .
This had two disadvantages : the infrastructure was vulnerable to disruption or attack , and its use introduced a predictable pattern to naval operations that an enemy could exploit .
This capability allowed the Navy to project naval power around the world and far from home ports .