Key Vulnerability: Seaports of Embarkation

Abstract

Recent asymmetrical attacks on U.S. soil have driven home the fact that a significant threat exists inside the borders of this country. This, coupled with the current limitations on seaport embarkation infrastructure and logistical capability, gives rise to a new vulnerability to the United States military: The threat of an asymmetrical attack on deploying forces at a seaport of embarkation. Such an attack would reduce the number of forces available to the Operational Commander awaiting these forces and could also lead to a significant delay in the arrival of assets due to the loss transportation equipment of access to contaminate ports of embarkation. The current system to defend against such an attack is unsatisfactory. A proper joint doctrine focused on defining specific responsibilities and based upon deterrence must be established to ensure the security of deploying forces and to best support the Operational Commander.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415383

Entities

People

  • Anthony T. Calandra

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coast Guard
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Homeland Defense
  • Homeland Security
  • Infrastructure
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Security
  • Port Security
  • Security
  • Terrorists
  • Transportation
  • United States
  • United States Northern Command
  • United States Transportation Command
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies