Rules of Engagement for Space: Where do You Start?

Abstract

As the United States' reliance on space assets increases, so does its vulnerability. To limit the vulnerability, the Joint Staff and the Air Force have developed doctrine that follows our National Space Policy of assured access to space. International law supports this doctrine. The operational capability to fight a conflict in space will soon be upon us. Now is the time to develop the rules of engagement to link the policy, doctrine, international law and operational capability. We have years of experience in conflicts at sea. Our maritime ROE are well crafted. Due to the similarities between space and the sea, maritime ROE is a natural framework upon which to develop ROE for a future conflict in space.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 03, 2003
Accession Number
ADA415585

Entities

People

  • Matthew D. Ovios

Organizations

  • Naval War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • International Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Navy
  • New York
  • Outer Space
  • Satellite Communications
  • Security
  • Space Objects
  • Space Systems
  • United States
  • Vulnerability
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.

Technology Areas

  • Space