Arctic Readiness: Changes are Appropriate for 21st Century Naval Expeditionary Warfare

Abstract

There will be a predictable increase in expeditionary warfare involvement within the Arctic region. This paper will discuss the current state of US Navy Arctic readiness with focus on naval expeditionary forces required for rescue missions and advocate future support for upcoming endeavors. The scope of this paper will cover a current assessment of capabilities and capacities, a comparison to other nations, and present recommendations on how to best prepare for future requirements in the harsh Arctic environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 2017
Accession Number
AD1176563

Entities

People

  • Nicholas J Oldfield

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Birds
  • Canada
  • Climate Change
  • Coast Guard
  • Cold Fronts
  • Governments
  • Homeland Security
  • International Law
  • National Security
  • Natural Gas
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Oceans
  • Security
  • United Nations
  • United States

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  • Materials Science
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies