Maritime Chokepoints: Key Sea Lines of Communication (SLOCs) and Strategy.

Abstract

Does U.S. military strategy adequately address maritime chokepoints or is there an oversight awaiting an untimely catastrophic event? The importance of sea lines of communication (SLOCs), especially chokepoints, have been constant throughout history. When geopolitical issues associated with SLOCs have been misunderstood or overlooked, the consequences have been severe. The United States needs to ensure that current strategy and resources properly address modern and future SLOC issues. This paper examines SLOC issues and whether or not the United States is properly addressing such issues accordingly.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326578

Entities

People

  • Reynolds B. Peele

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Strategy
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Students
  • Terrain
  • Topography
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
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  • Systems Analysis and Design