United States Army Operations Under the Ottawa Convention: Mine Warfare without Antipersonnel Landmines.
Abstract
This thesis explores the impacts of the Ottawa Convention ban of antipersonnel landmines on U.S. Army operations. The Unites States has not signed the convention, but the thesis explores the impacts should the U.S. decide to abide by this international agreement The thesis looks at the history of landmine warfare, the provisions of the Ottawa Convention, the specific functions of antipersonnel landmines, and the ability of other systems to replace antipersonnel landmines. Based on the inability of other systems to completely replace antipersonnel landmines, this thesis draws on other studies to determine the degree of vulnerability U.S. forces would find themselves in operations consistent with the Ottawa Convention.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 04, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA367686
Entities
People
- Jon N. Jones
Organizations
- United States Army Command and General Staff College