Conventional Prompt Global Strike: Capabilities Today While Planning for Tomorrow
Abstract
Conventional Prompt Global Strike (CPGS) is the proposed capability to strike a time-sensitive target (TST) anywhere in the world within one hour. This capability would give the U.S. military the ability to destroy threats ranging from terrorist leadership safe houses to near-peer adversary's high value targets in less than 60 minutes. In areas where America is conducting Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) this type of capability already exists through TST cells, but it is unlikely that every CCDR has the ability to neutralize a target anywhere within their operational environment within one hour. In reality, it would likely take over 24 hours for the military to destroy a target in an area where America is not conducting an OCO. The military does currently possess weapons and delivery systems that could fulfill the CPGS 1 mission, but these weapons are not available in sufficient numbers to hold every potential target across the globe at risk. America needs to develop an Air Force Hypersonic, and Naval Supersonic, weapon to provide the National Command Authority with conventional prompt global strike targeting options.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 19, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA601181
Entities
People
- Kurt Helphinstine
Organizations
- Marine Corps University