The Feasibility of the Over-The-Horizon Amphibious Assault for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Forces

Abstract

An analysis of the doctrine, equipment, and technology contributing to the feasibility of the over-the-horizon amphibious assault. This study is an analysis of the tactics, techniques, procedures, doctrine, equipment, and technology utilized in over-the-horizon amphibious assaults. The study examines the issues surrounding current feasibility of the assault, as well as future feasibility of the assault. The study also briefly examines alternatives to over-the-horizon assault. The study concludes that over-the-horizon amphibious assault is not only feasible, but a required capability for the future. Current procedural and equipment deficiencies preclude feasibility for the moment, but given sufficient time and money, these difficulties can be overcome, ensuring over-the-horizon amphibious assault mission accomplishment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 04, 1993
Accession Number
ADA272829

Entities

People

  • Stephen L. Goertzen

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Airframes
  • Amphibious Operations
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Boats
  • Combat Forces
  • Combat Operations
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Geography
  • Landing Craft
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design