US Naval Presence in the Indian Ocean: A Credible Deterrent.
Abstract
The purpose of this research paper is to twofold: (1) to enlighten critics and skeptics who argue against United States naval presence in the Indian Ocean and to establish that, until the littoral states demonstrate a capability to protect the sea lines of communication with a combined, mutually supportive military force, a strong United States presence is necessary and, alone will continue to ensure rights of passage and freedom of access to all user nations; and (2) to counter the false notion that the carrier battle group is highly vulnerable and will meet an early death in a high intensity conflict. Historical data, both geopolitical and sociological, current events, and existing naval capabilities of the Indian Ocean states will be discussed briefly in support of the author's thesis.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA186674
Entities
People
- Charles D. Schwalier
Organizations
- Air War College