Making Sense of Irregular Warfare, Irregular Challenges and the Related Role of the Submarine Force
Abstract
Current National, Department of Defense and U.S. Navy strategies place as much emphasis on preventing conflict as they do on winning them. Failing and unstable countries and regions around the world foster an environment for broad irregular warfare challenges that includes insurgents, violent extremists and criminals, and others who pose a threat to U.S. national interests and global security. Countering these irregular challenges in and from the maritime domain is the Navy's espoused prioritized approach which concentrates on preventing, limiting and eliminating those contributing factors which lead to regional instability, insurgency, crime and a base for violent extremism. The submarine, with an ability to provide persistent and sustained at-sea operations, is a unique multi-mission, high demand Navy resource, available to contribute to joint efforts to counter irregular threats. The submarine force should develop a comprehensive strategy for optimizing its contribution to the joint force in confronting irregular challenges as well as traditional or conventional threat approaches.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 27, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA545477
Entities
People
- Michael T. Kubiniec
Organizations
- National Defense University