The Submarine Force in Joint Operations
Abstract
Problem Statement. The Submarine Force brings unique and powerful capabilities to the JFC but Submariners must ensure the sister services, and the rest of the Navy, understand what those capabilities are. Submarine Force leaders must take steps now to ensure the Submarine Force and the submarine maintain their dominant position in the nation's arsenal of warfighting capabilities. Methodology. Research methodology consisted of searching military periodicals and submarine force web sites. Findings. Many unclassified sources describing current and future submarine capabilities exist and are readily accessible. Many arguments for how the Submarine Force should approach the future are also readily available. Conclusion. Submarines provide the JFC with a very capable, flexible platform with the unique characteristic of covertness. Diesel submarines can provide the needed capabilities, but the diesel vs. nuclear' propulsion issue will not be solved on paper; it must be solved in the water. The Submarine Force should rent or buy a number of diesel submarines from other countries and test them. The Submarine Force should convert the two oldest TRIDENTs to ensure continued dual Dry Deck Shelter capabilities. A squadron of submarines should be deployed with Carrier Battle Groups to ensure better submarine contribution to the CVBG and JFC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- ADA398410
Entities
People
- Christopher J. Kelly
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College