Sweeping Changes for Mine Warfare: Controlling the Mine Threat.

Abstract

This thesis proposes that the U.S. Navy deter and, if necessary, combat potential minelayers by pursuing a pro-active' offensive mine warfare strategy. Central to this proposed strategy is the development, acquisition, and use of Remote Controlled (RECO) mines. It is argued that, given the historical problems the United States has had in the area of naval mine warfare, a strategy aimed at the aggressive deterrence of enemy mine laying be embraced so as to project forces ashore in future amphibious operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA293659

Entities

People

  • T. M. Cashman

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Operations
  • Civil War
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Littoral Warfare
  • Military Organizations
  • Minefields
  • National Security
  • Naval Mines
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Vessels
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Undersea Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.