U.S. Logistics Vulnerability: Major Regional Conflict with Iran

Abstract

The United States has chosen to emphasize a power projection role for its military. This capability proved itself during Operation Desert Storm. However, Desert Storm also pointed out a significant weakness. To stop the U.S. military, an enemy need only interrupt the logistics chain. How well does the U. S. guard its Logistic ability? This paper addresses the possibility that a dedicated, marginally capable opponent could do significant damage to the U.S. Logistics system. This in turn could cause the U.S. to abandon or change national priorities. Iran, Logistics, Major regional conflict, Sealift, Airlift, Submarines, Mining, Terrorism, Security.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 16, 1994
Accession Number
ADA283377

Entities

People

  • Peter A. Scala

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Power
  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • International Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • Surface To Air Missiles
  • United States Transportation Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Strategic Security Studies