A First Look at Sealift Options for the 1990s in Light of the Experience in Operation Desert Shield

Abstract

Operation Desert Shield has put U.S. transportation capabilities to the test; the lessons learned provide a starting point for gauging their appropriateness for the post-cold-war period. This research memorandum is a first assessment of the case of sealift. It describes sealift resources available to the U.S., summarizes their performance during the first five months of Desert Shield, and examines several options for improving U.S. sealift potential in the 1990s.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA593811

Entities

People

  • David A. Perin
  • Desmond P. Wilson
  • George N. Walne
  • John D. Keenan
  • John F. Addams
  • John J. Nelson
  • Michael A. Atamian
  • Ronald F. Rost
  • Ronald H. Nickel

Organizations

  • CNA ANALYSIS AND SOLUTIONS ALEXANDRIA VA

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircrafts
  • Ammunition
  • Cold War
  • Combat Forces
  • Defense Planning
  • Deployment
  • Lessons Learned
  • Marine Transportation
  • Military Personnel
  • Navy
  • Persian Gulf
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Shipping
  • Transportation
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies