A Methodology for Determining Third World Submarine Capabilities Case Study: Iran

Abstract

This thesis presents a method to determine the capabilities of an emerging Third World submarine force. As a primer, it examines the major factors that contribute to operational readiness and military effectiveness of a submarine force. The areas discussed are national characteristics, research and development, equipment, training, and operations. The scope of the thesis is very broad in nature, and covers topics as varied as preventive maintenance, spare parts production, and crew training. The areas are analyzed with respect to their importance in estimating the submarine force's missions and capabilities. The penultimate chapter of the thesis uses the methodology to consider the significance of the Iranian acquisition of two Kilo submarines from Russia. The methodology is condensed (in the Appendix) to a checklist for use while evaluating an emerging submarine force. Submarine, Third World, Iran, Capabilities, CALOW, LIC, Operations, Navy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA257879

Entities

People

  • Wade H. Schmidt

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Case Studies
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Geography
  • Maintenance
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navigation
  • Navy
  • Operational Readiness
  • Submarines
  • Training
  • United States
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies