B-52 Maritime Operations: The Anti-Surface Warfare Mission (ASUW).

Abstract

For the past 20 years, significant growth in Soviet naval force structure has occurred. Without question, this build up has allowed Soviet presence and influence to spread on a global scale. Our efforts to encounter this threat is of major concern. As a partner with the Navy, the Air Force can provide valuable assistance in successfully defending the Sea Lines of Communications. The B-52 represents a credible, long range weapon system capable of conducting the anti-surface warfare (ASUW) mission. This paper discusses the Soviet surface threat, how the navy presently counters the threat, and how the B-52 can be integrated into navel fleet operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA186624

Entities

People

  • Charles H. Horne
  • Donald G. Cook
  • Walter W. Manning

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Force
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Short Takeoff Aircraft
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Surface Warfare
  • Surveillance
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies