The submarine's role in future naval warfare
By: by James J. Tritten
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of National Security Affairs
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1992
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 43
Subjects: MILITARY STRATEGY; DETERRENCE; NATIONAL SECURITY; SUBMARINES
Other titles: NPS-NS-92-010.
Description: The three basic elements where we traditionally commence strategic planning have      changed dramatically in the past two years. A new national security strategy recasts the      roles and missions of the armed forces in new terms. The submarine force needs to be      justified under the new grammar for warfare as a part of the four new mission areas under      the new national military strategy. The submarine force alone can perform the strategic      deterrence and defense missions. The submarine's role in presence involves a high/low      mix choice. There should be increased emphasis on the submarine force for crisis      response: (1) rapid response (2) shore bombardment and strike (3) as the initial leading      maritime component for second major regional contingencies, and (4) initial and limited      sea control. A European regional war evolving out of a major regional contingency is not      the same thing as the old European-centered global war with the USSR. Decreased      emphasis should be placed on strategic anti- submarine warfare. Reconstitution goals      could be met with at-sea nuclear weapons. Navy, Strategy, Missions. Submarine, Roles.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-NS-92-010."

"May 12, 1992."

AD A252 808.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 41-43).

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