Countering the Modern Conventional Submarine in the Littorals: A Need For Joint Network-Centric ASW

Abstract

The modern conventional submarine is an attractive investment for nations seeking maritime security. Technological advances in propulsion, sensor and weapons performance, and sound quieting enable the conventional submarine of an adversary to challenge U.S. access to littoral waters with strategic and operational value. The joint force commander, reliant on sea control and sealift to enable power projection ashore will find his operational planning and execution frustrated by this threat.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 08, 2000
Accession Number
ADA379241

Entities

People

  • Craig A. Doxey

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Classification
  • Command And Control
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Maneuvers
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • Sea Control
  • Submarine Warfare
  • Surveillance
  • Undersea Warfare
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies