Revitalizing an Old Idea: Complementing Operational Maneuver Concepts in a Complex Surface and Air A2/AD Environment with Subsurface Maneuver from the Sea (SMFTS)
Abstract
Amphibious forces significantly contribute to maintaining access and security in the global littorals. Advancements in surface, air, cyber, and space A2/AD and ISR capabilities pose significant challenges for traditional surface and aviation amphibious operations. The ability of an adversary to physically, or virtually "see" surface amphibious forces beyond the horizon and potentially from the amphibious force's point of embarkation coupled with emerging A2/AD technologies are significant challenges. Although A2/AD capabilities are advancing, there is the opportunity to exploit the subsurface domain with current and emerging technological capability and capacity to provide a competitive advantage to amphibious forces. Subsurface Maneuver from the Sea (SMFTS) takes advantage of the subsurface maneuver space to affect an adversary physically, psychologically, and morally.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 08, 2015
- Accession Number
- AD1178625
Entities
People
- Heath Ruppert
Organizations
- Marine Corps University