A Structured Approach to the Articulation of Future Mine Countermeasure Concepts
Abstract
This paper presents an approach to developing a structure derived from the point of view that mine countermeasures is a core Navy function independent of whether dedicated or organic systems and platforms perform that function. It is an appreciated fact that mine countermeasures is a complex warfare task that will play an increasingly important role in naval operations as the Navy continues to implement the littoral warfare strategy. In the past, mine countermeasures was regarded primarily as operations undertaken by specialized naval components independent of the main baffle force components. In the future, implementation of the naval strategy will require an expanded view of mine countermeasures. The main battle force components will be required to possess organic capabilities to deal with the threat of mines through a cooperative engagement capability approach. This paper focuses on articulating an overall framework that can be regarded as the point of departure toward defining and implementing a mine countermeasure capability fully compatible with, and integrated into, fleet operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 21, 2000
- Accession Number
- ADA376388
Entities
People
- Daniel E. Harris
- Don W. Shepherd