Implications of Surrogate Warfare

Abstract

Surrogate warfare is a unique form of warfare not covered by current US joint doctrine. The use of surrogate forces provides the US with a quick strike capability. Surrogate warfare keeps the US footprint low and uses indigenous forces that are uniquely qualified to fight in their own environments. Achieving unity of effort, interoperability, and a successful war termination will be the primary challenges facing the Joint Force Commander to employ a surrogate force successfully. With proper planning these forces can be decisive for future conflicts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 04, 2002
Accession Number
ADA400938

Entities

People

  • Allan E. Day

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Command And Control
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Military Operations
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Nato
  • New York
  • Special Forces
  • Terrorism
  • Terrorists
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

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  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.