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Naval Warfare and Marine Eng.Marine Engineering

From the Sea .... From the CV: Do Carriers Really Contribute to Peace Operations

Authors: Thomas A. Cropper; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
Abstract:
This study examines present carrier air power to determine how well it meets the requirements of a joint task force commander in peace operations. The aircraft carrier delivers a wide range of capabilities which have been the driving forces in its repeated deployments in such operations. Analysis yields particular mission areas requiring more effective capabilities for which solutions are offered.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept.
Pages: 22
Report Date: 08 MAR 95
Report Number: A043392
Keywords relating to this report:
*AIR POWER
*AIRCRAFT CARRIERS
*PEACETIME
DEPLOYMENT
MISSIONS
NONLETHAL AGENTS
RANGE_EXTREMES_
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