Forcible Entry From the Sea: Operational Commanders Tools and Techniques for Execution in Today's Environment
Abstract
An opposed Amphibious Assault capability provides the operational commander with options that are not achievable with other service capabilities. The operational commander achieves deterrence, quick response and flexibility with a forcible entry capability. This paper utilizes past forcible entry case studies to illustrate operational functions that led to successful operations. It will analyze current amphibious platforms, supporting assets and technology to illustrate weaknesses and strengths in the current capabilities. The paper will highlight current threats that face a forcible entry force and characteristics that will cause problems during these operations. The paper will then analyze and incorporate operational functions that will provides solutions for mitigating risk to landing craft weaknesses and how U.S. current capabilities and technology can be leveraged against present threats in order to provide the operational commander with a viable option to utilize the existing forcible entry capability. It concludes with the determination that forcible entry operations are feasible with the integration of operational functions and inter-service synchronization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 04, 2009
- Accession Number
- ADA502970
Entities
People
- Scott Gehris
Organizations
- Naval War College