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Anti-ship Cruise Missile Proliferation in the Persian Gulf and the Impact on U.S. Maritime Operations

Authors: Karl L. Gillette; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
Abstract:
This paper deals with the proliferation of anti-ship cruise missiles (ASCMS) in the Persian Gulf region and the resultant impact on U.S. maritime operations throughout the area. Despite the growing ASCM threat, Commander-in--- Chief, Central Command (CINCCENT) does have numerous options available to counter this deadly menace. This analysis combines the current and future ASCM inventory, Persian Gulf geo-political situation and potential for U.S. involvement in future regional crises as background information. Military options are discussed in detail within the framework of the background provided and the Joint Force Sequencing model, Stability, Crisis Response Forcible Entry, and Sustained Operations. Actions available to CINCEENT include: presence, combined/joint exercises, military to military exchanges intelligence collection, rules of engagement and use of military force.

Limitations: APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE
Description: Final rept.
Pages: 33
Report Date: 18 JUN 93
Report Number: A913562
Keywords relating to this report:
*CRUISE MISSILES
ANTISHIP WARFARE
BACKGROUND
COLLECTION
COUNTERS
EXCHANGE
IMPACT
INTELLIGENCE
INVENTORY
MILITARY OPERATIONS
MODELS
PERSIAN GULF
REGIONS
RESPONSE
SHIPS
STABILITY
THREATS
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