Anti-ship Cruise Missile Proliferation in the Persian Gulf and the Impact on U.S. Maritime Operations

Abstract

This paper deals with the proliferation of anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMS) in the Persian Gulf region and the resultant impact on U.S. maritime operations throughout the area. Despite the growing ASCM threat, Commander-in--- Chief, Central Command (CINCCENT) does have numerous options available to counter this deadly menace. This analysis combines the current and future ASCM inventory, Persian Gulf geo-political situation and potential for U.S. involvement in future regional crises as background information. Military options are discussed in detail within the framework of the background provided and the Joint Force Sequencing model, Stability, Crisis Response Forcible Entry, and Sustained Operations. Actions available to CINCEENT include: presence, combined/joint exercises, military to military exchanges intelligence collection, rules of engagement and use of military force.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 18, 1993
Accession Number
ADA265319

Entities

People

  • Karl L. Gillette

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Ship Missiles
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Intelligence Collection
  • Local Governments
  • Military Exercises
  • Military History
  • Military Operations
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Persian Gulf
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Nuclear Non-Proliferation and International Security
  • Strategic Security Studies