What lessons are there from naval operations in the Black Sea and/or Red Sea since February 2022 for the Royal Navy?

To: Black Sea Fleet Commander Desig. Russian Black Sea Fleet Handover Notes: 11 Lessons “Never despise your enemy… Try to find out about his weapons and means, how he uses them and fights. Research into his strengths and weaknesses.”1See: Philip Longworth, The Art of Victory, 1966, cited in Peter G. Tsouras, ed., The Daily Telegraph Dictionary of Military Quotations (London: Greenhill Books, 2005), p. 151 If you are reading this, then you have been appointed Commander of the Black Sea Fleet in my place. These 11 lessons aim to help you avoid my fate by identifying the key strategic, operationa…