Low Intensity Conflict from a Maritime Perspective

Abstract

This paper looks at the U.S. Navy's contribution to the National Military Strategy of deterrence in the threatening environment of Low Intensity Conflict (LIC). It describes how LIC is politically and militarily defined, examines the LIC environment from a maritime perspective, discusses the four categories in which the military can be involved, and finally, suggests some alternatives for maritime forces in the LIC environment. Through analysis of the examples sighted, this paper highlights the viability and effectiveness of a maritime force in LIC.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 05, 1991
Accession Number
ADA237432

Entities

People

  • Peter B. Opsal

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of State
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Iraqi-War
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Tactical Training
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies