Allies and theater missile defense
Subtitle: the benefits of an ASW approach to counterforce
By: James J. Wirtz
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.). Dept. of Operations Research
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School; Available from National Technical Information Service
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Monterey, Calif; Springfield, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: COUNTERFORCES(MILITARY); DETERRENCE; ANTIMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEMS; ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE
Other titles: NPS-OR-94-007.
Description: This report describes how the philosophy that influenced Anti- Submarine Warfare operations can be used to guide counterforce attacks against mobile missiles. It explains why an ASW approach to counterforce is superior to just attacking an opponent's missile infrastructure. It also explains why this type of counterforce strategy can be based on preemption not preventive war. The impact of ASW counterforce operations are also evaluated in terms of the stability-instability paradox, crisis stability, alliance relations and deterrence. TBM, Scud, Search, Crisis-stability, Counterforce, Alliances.
Notes: Title from cover.

"NPS-OR-94-007."

"May 1994."

AD A282 801.

Includes bibliographical references.

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