Coalition Contributions to Theater ASW Analysis Campaign
Abstract
This Commander, Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) focused campaign of analysis explored possible coalition contributions to a theater antisubmarine warfare (ASW) campaign, with the particular objective of determining their willingness to make those contributions under various scenarios. This research program included a joint campaign analysis mini-study in a Western Pacific theater ASW scenario to develop potential concepts for coalition employment of submarines, mines, maritime aircraft, ships, and other assets in a theater ASW fight. The primary effort was a coalition ASW wargame conducted in June 2023 in Yokosuka Japan hosted by Submarine Group Seven with United States Navy, Japanese Maritime Defense Force, and Royal Australian Navy players. The major lessons from the Joint Campaign Analysis effort included the value of the allied maritime patrol aircraft toward establishing defense barriers against Red submarine incursion into the Philippine Sea, the limited value of the unmanned undersea vehicles ORCA and the Stingray Glider in a barrier patrol role, and the need for surface ships to be in sonar active role to be effective. Wargame results are classified, limited distribution, and were provided to sponsors and players.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 30, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1224310
Entities
People
- Jeffrey E. Kline
Organizations
- Naval Postgraduate School