The Operational Commander and the Trident SSGN

Abstract

The first four Trident SSBN submarines have been proposed for conversion into conventional missile platforms, or SSGNs, and may arrive in the fleet as soon as 2005. As a formidable theater asset, the SSGN operational strengths and limitations must be addressed by the Department of Defense. Further, the operational concept for this asset must be developed and practiced in order to realize the SSGN's full potential. From the operational commander's perspective, the SSGN will provide operational functions unlike any previous submarine. This paper will prove that the operational commander will be able to overcome command, control and communications difficulties to truly integrate the SSGN within the joint warfighting arena. The commander will surmount these difficulties through revisions to organizational structure and current doctrine, and the expanded use of current communications technology.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 05, 1999
Accession Number
ADA363168

Entities

People

  • Paul E. Savage

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attack Submarines
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Doctrine
  • Land Attack Missiles
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Task Forces
  • War Colleges
  • War Games
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design