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Counterforce and Theater Missile Defense: Can the Army Use an ASW Approach to the Scud Hunt?

Author : James Wirtz
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781480125131
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book Counterforce and Theater Missile Defense: Can the Army Use an ASW Approach to the Scud Hunt? written by James Wirtz and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-10-16 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gulf War demonstrated that theater missile defense (TMD) will be an important mission for the U.S. Army and its Patriot defense system in the years ahead. The author suggests that Army planners should view TMD not just as a simple tactical problem, but as an exercise that has important political and strategic ramifications that cut to the core of U.S. efforts to create and maintain international coalitions. A factor that will shape the political and military effectiveness of TMD is the resolution of the strategic problem of integrating counterforce options, active defenses and passive defenses. He argues that instead of developing strategy on an ad hoc basis, the philosophy that influences the U.S. Navy's approach to anti-submarine warfare (ASW) might serve as a guide to counterforce operations against mobile missiles. Counterforce attacks would reduce the tactical problem faced by Patriot crews, improving the overall performance of TMD. He also notes that an ASW approach to counterforce should help the United States achieve its political objectives of alliance formation and deterrence in the face of regional aggression. To maximize effectiveness, theater missile defense (TMD) should include counterforce options, active defenses and passive defenses. During the Gulf War, however, the integration of these three elements occurred on an ad hoc basis. To increase the political, strategic and tactical effectiveness of existing defensive systems in wartime, Army planners should integrate the three elements of TMD into an overall strategy. This report describes how the philosophy that influenced anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations can be used to guide counterforce attacks against mobile missiles, thereby improving theater missile defenses. It explains why an ASW approach to counterforce is superior to just attacking an opponent's missile infrastructure. It also explains why this type of counterforce strategy can be based on preemption not preventive war. The impact of ASW counterforce operations are also evaluated in terms of the stability-instability paradox, crisis stability, alliance relations and deterrence.

Counterforce and Theater Missile Defense

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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book Counterforce and Theater Missile Defense written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Allies and Theater Missile Defense

Author : James J. Wirtz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Allies and Theater Missile Defense written by James J. Wirtz and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report describes how the philosophy that influenced Anti- Submarine Warfare operations can be used to guide counterforce attacks against mobile missiles. It explains why an ASW approach to counterforce is superior to just attacking an opponent's missile infrastructure. It also explains why this type of counterforce strategy can be based on preemption not preventive war. The impact of ASW counterforce operations are also evaluated in terms of the stability-instability paradox, crisis stability, alliance relations and deterrence. TBM, Scud, Search, Crisis-stability, Counterforce, Alliances.

Space Tactics Bulletin

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book Space Tactics Bulletin written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The National Security of Small States in a Changing World

Author : Efraim Inbar
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135220573
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (352 download)

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Download or read book The National Security of Small States in a Changing World written by Efraim Inbar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first part of this book is primarily devoted to analysing the impact of the system of international relations on the fortunes of small states. The second part discusses the question 'what changes in the national strategy of small states are necessary in view of the new international system?' The authors of this volume come from various parts of the world and espouse differing outlooks. Nevertheless, they were able to coalesce around a similar theme in an effort to contribute to the international understanding of the special challenges that confront the world's small states.

From Theater Missile Defense to Antimissile Offensive Actions

Author : Merrick E. Krause
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (21 download)

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Download or read book From Theater Missile Defense to Antimissile Offensive Actions written by Merrick E. Krause and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study examines the question: What strategic approach should the USAF take toward Theater Missile Defense (TMD) and Anti-Missile Offensive Actions in the near-term? The thesis begins with an introductory chapter asking the stated question in context, presenting the methodology used, and summarizing the proposals given at the end of the treatment. The methodological approach to this thesis involves historical and literature reviews, interviews, and a qualitative comparison of current and proposed weapons systems, capabilities, and doctrine. Broad strategic options, not specific tactical systems, are the focus of this study. The second chapter reviews milestones of missile and anti-missile, diplomatic, and political history to establish a basis for how we arrived at the present situation. Next, the third chapter reviews the current theater ballistic missile (TBM) and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threat situation. Also, an overview of contemporary political and military reasoning is presented to provide a baseline of support for the critical need of an integrated joint and multi-layered TMD. The fourth chapter compares current and near-term Anti-Missile systems and programs, identifies a near-term Anti-Missile Capabilities Gap, and distills the plethora of situational information to four succinct implications. Finally, the last chapter provides and analyzes four proposals for possible actions that the USAF can take to answer the thesis question while taking into account the implications of the current and near-term TBM situation. Overall, this thesis recommends a philosophical shift to one in which USAF near-term Attack Operations (AO) and BMC4I integration are considered as part of an air and space power Anti-Missile Offensive Counterair effort, not simply an adjunct to a ground-force driven TMD paradigm.

A Summary of Research 1995

Author : United States. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA.
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 588 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Weapons of Mass Destruction [2 volumes]

Author : Eric A. Croddy
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1851094954
Total Pages : 1086 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Weapons of Mass Destruction [2 volumes] written by Eric A. Croddy and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2004-12-22 with total page 1086 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first accessible reference to cover the history, context, current issues, and key concepts surrounding biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons. A collection of information on everything from aerosols to zones of peace, these two volumes cover historical background, technology, and strategic implications of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons, thus providing facts, terms, and context needed to participate in contemporary policy debate. This encyclopedia is the only comprehensive reference dedicated to the three types of weapons of mass destruction. With over 500 entries arranged alphabetically, volume one covers biological and chemical weapons, while volume two focuses on nuclear weapons. Experts from eight countries cover issues related to these weapons, policies, strategies, technologies, delivery vehicles, arms control concepts, treaties, and key historical figures and locations. Entries are written to make difficult concepts easy to understand by cutting through military and scientific jargon. Students, lay readers, scientists, and government policy makers are provided with the broad range of information needed to place today's policy discussions in proper strategic or historical context.

Joint Theater Missile Defense Strategy: Some Operational Considerations

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Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (742 download)

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Download or read book Joint Theater Missile Defense Strategy: Some Operational Considerations written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Theater ballistic missile defenses were used operationally for the first time during Operation Desert Storm in response to Iraqi Scud missile attacks against Saudi Arabia and Israel. At that time, since no joint doctrine for Theater Missile Defense (TMD) employment existed, the Commander in Chief decided what would be protected and how best to employ limited TMD assets. It became apparent rather soon in the conflict that TMD was a joint mission. Not only were Army Patriot missiles employed on the ground, but Air Force fighters flew thousands of sorties in search and attack operations against mobile Scud launchers, Air Force Defense Support Program (DSP) satellites provided important warning and cueing information, and Navy Aegis-equipped ships also tracked the flight of enemy ballistic missiles. The purpose of this paper is to examine the role of theater ballistic missile defense in U.S. theater, or operational, strategy. At the time of this writing, there exists in draft form a "Doctrine for Joint Theater Missile Defense," which attempts to set forth doctrine governing joint TMD activities; consequently, much attention is paid to this draft document in this analysis. What this essay tries to do is go one step beyond doctrine to examine the considerations necessary for employing TMD during the various operational phases of conflict. While focusing primarily on the operational level, some background is presented on the role of TMD in U.S. National Military Strategy. As defined in Draft Joint Pub 3-01.5, JTMD is composed of four integrated operations. Also in the same document, the term "Theater Missile" is applied to ballistic missiles, air-to-surface missiles, and air-, land-, and sea-launched cruise missiles whose targets are within a given theater of operation. This paper deals exclusively with the ballistic missile threat. Moreover, the analysis focuses primarily on the active defense component of joint TMD operations.

Nuclear Transformation

Author : J. Wirtz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1137078383
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Nuclear Transformation written by J. Wirtz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As part of its general rethinking of America's global strategy, the Bush Administration initiated a re-examination of America's nuclear doctrine that has generated considerable controversy with its focus on maintaining a reliance on nuclear weapons and potentially increasing willingness to use them. Here a group of leading strategic analysts examine the background to the re-evaluation, issues of implementation and potential implications internationally.

Government Reports Announcements & Index

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1774 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Government Reports Announcements & Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Theater Missile Defense

Author : Joseph P. DeAntona
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (528 download)

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Download or read book Theater Missile Defense written by Joseph P. DeAntona and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Weapons of Mass Destruction [2 volumes]

Author : Eric A. Croddy
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 : 9781851094905
Total Pages : 648 pages
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Getting MAD: Nuclear Mutual Assured Destruction, Its Origins and Practice

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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428910336
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book Getting MAD: Nuclear Mutual Assured Destruction, Its Origins and Practice written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 40 years after the concept of finite deterrence was popularized by the Johnson administration, nuclear Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) thinking appears to be in decline. The United States has rejected the notion that threatening population centers with nuclear attacks is a legitimate way to assure deterrence. Most recently, it withdrew from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, an agreement based on MAD. American opposition to MAD also is reflected in the Bush administration's desire to develop smaller, more accurate nuclear weapons that would reduce the number of innocent civilians killed in a nuclear strike. Still, MAD is influential in a number of ways. First, other countries, like China, have not abandoned the idea that holding their adversaries' cities at risk is necessary to assure their own strategic security. Nor have U.S. and allied security officials and experts fully abandoned the idea. At a minimum, acquiring nuclear weapons is still viewed as being sensible to face off a hostile neighbor that might strike one's own cities. Thus, our diplomats have been warning China that Japan would be under tremendous pressure to go nuclear if North Korea persisted in acquiring a few crude weapons of its own. Similarly, Israeli officials have long argued, without criticism, that they would not be second in acquiring nuclear weapons in the Middle East. Indeed, given that Israelis surrounded by enemies that would not hesitate to destroy its population if they could, Washington finds Israel's retention of a significant nuclear capability totally "understandable."

Inadvertent Escalation

Author : Barry R. Posen
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 080146837X
Total Pages : 295 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Inadvertent Escalation written by Barry R. Posen and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-13 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sobering book, Barry R. Posen demonstrates how the interplay between conventional military operations and nuclear forces could, in conflicts among states armed with both conventional and nuclear weaponry, inadvertently produce pressures for nuclear escalation. Knowledge of these hidden pressures, he believes, may help some future decision maker avoid catastrophe.Building a formidable argument that moves with cumulative force, he details the way in which escalation could occur not by mindless accident, or by deliberate preference for nuclear escalation, but rather as a natural accompaniment of land, naval, or air warfare at the conventional level. Posen bases his analysis on an empirical study of the east-west military competition in Europe during the 1980s, using a conceptual framework drawn from international relations theory, organization theory, and strategic theory.The lessons of his book, however, go well beyond the east-west competition. Since his observations are relevant to all military competitions between states armed with both conventional and nuclear weaponry, his book speaks to some of the problems that attend the proliferation of nuclear weapons in longstanding regional conflicts. Optimism that small and medium nuclear powers can easily achieve "stable" nuclear balances is, he believes, unwarranted.

Providing the Means of War

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Publisher : Government Printing Office
ISBN 13 : 9780160876219
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (762 download)

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Download or read book Providing the Means of War written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2005 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Paths of Heaven The Evolution of Airpower Theory

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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book The Paths of Heaven The Evolution of Airpower Theory written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Airpower is not widely understood. Even though it has come to play an increasingly important role in both peace and war, the basic concepts that define and govern airpower remain obscure to many people, even to professional military officers. This fact is largely due to fundamental differences of opinion as to whether or not the aircraft has altered the strategies of war or merely its tactics. If the former, then one can see airpower as a revolutionary leap along the continuum of war; but if the latter, then airpower is simply another weapon that joins the arsenal along with the rifle, machine gun, tank, submarine, and radio. This book implicitly assumes that airpower has brought about a revolution in war. It has altered virtually all aspects of war: how it is fought, by whom, against whom, and with what weapons. Flowing from those factors have been changes in training, organization, administration, command and control, and doctrine. War has been fundamentally transformed by the advent of the airplane.