From The Sea, Amphibious Operations. An Operational Dichotomy
Abstract
Recent changes in the world have highlighted the possibility of regional crises the United State can expect to face in the future. Along with these changes has come a proliferation of sophisticated weapons available to third world nations. At the same time, the world changes have caused a rethinking of our national policy and military strategy. Forward deployed Naval Forces for responding to crises are expected to become more critical to our interest. Likewise, the capability of Naval Forces to project power has become a corner stone in our military strategy. The U S. has not projected amphibious power ashore in war, since Inchon. Recent experience in Desert Storm indicates the U.S. capability to do this in the face of a sophisticated defense is suspect and therefore the risk is unacceptable. If this is true, then why have amphibious forces? What can they contribute to future operations? This paper examines the contributions amphibious forces provide the Operational Commander despite perceptions that risk and limited capability restrict amphibious operations and forcible entry usefulness.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 17, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADA266780
Entities
People
- Gregory N. Maisel
Organizations
- Naval War College