Strategic Swarming: A Future Overseas Presence Concept
Abstract
True transformation for the U.S. military requires review of all aspects of how the military is manned, equipped and ultimately employed. Transformation must match and respond to the diverse array of threats in a multi-polar world. The ability to deal with a single adversary of the former bipolar world through a policy of containment has given way to a long list of nation-state, non-state and transnational actors that pose serious regional threats that upset delicate strategic balance and put the U.S. vital interests at risk. As part of transformation and relying on the benefits of advanced technology for highly reliable, capable and lighter systems a change from power projection to overseas presence is required. It is not overseas presence of today. A new overseas presence concept is required that can respond and potentially anticipate threats in the world. This new concept is called Strategic Swarming. The concept is a complete change from power projection and current overseas presence concepts. The concept has tremendous benefits for the U.S. military's ability to meet the requirements of National Security Strategy, National Military Strategy, Joint Vision 2020 and transformation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 09, 2002
- Accession Number
- ADA401658
Entities
People
- Paul D. Mcgraw
Organizations
- United States Army War College