Arctic Opening: U.S. Joint Force Capabilities in 2025

Abstract

Thesis: The United States will be able to achieve its national security objectives in the Arctic in 2025 by developing Arctic capabilities primarily through service and joint doctrine development, joint and multi-national training exercises, and the establishment or improvement of limited base and road infrastructure in the Arctic region. Discussion: The Arctic is opening and Russia has invested significantly in its military capabilities to operate in the region. The United States and some of its North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies including Norway and Canada have significant interests in the region. As the United States looks ahead to 2025 and beyond, the Department of Defense(DOD) should consider allocating resources to develop Arctic capabilities through service and joint doctrine development, joint and multi-national training exercises, and the establishment or improvement of limited base and road infrastructure in Northern Alaska.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 2016
Accession Number
AD1178780

Entities

People

  • Jonathan R Martin

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Airframes
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Climate Change
  • Coast Guard
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Foreign Relations
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Ridges
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • United States
  • United States Northern Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Polar and Arctic Studies