Some Practical Advice for a Joint Force Commander Contemplating the Use of Blockage, Visit and Search, Maritime Interception Operations, Maritime Exclusion Zones, Cordon Sanitaire, and Maritime Warning Zones During Times of International Armed Conflict

Abstract

This paper focuses on the Joint Force Commander's ability to leverage international law (relating to blockade, visit and search, maritime interception operations, maritime exclusion zones, cordon sanitaire, and maritime warning zones) as an asymmetric means to enhance naval operations. This paper historically analyzes the aforementioned areas of international law so that today's Joint Force Commander can apply the insights from lessons learned to current operational matters. Specifically, this paper strives to educate and impress upon the Joint Force Commander that international law methods of warfare are invaluable weapons that may be employed to enhance naval operations, reduce American casualties, and help secure mission accomplishment in future operations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 2000
Accession Number
ADA378469

Entities

People

  • James M. Ryan

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Commerce
  • Economic Sanctions
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Law
  • International Organizations
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Operations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Submarines
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

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