The SSN as a Strike Platform for the Littoral Region.

reportActive / Technical Report | Accession Number: ADA310290 | Open PDF

Abstract:

In examining SSN operations, this paper first examines the traditional roles of the attack submarine, and then the evolution of its missions over the past five years to evaluate the impact of these changes on battle group and JTF operations. The paper then compares the SSNs capability to the Spruance-class destroyer a common surface ship that is used for strike and shore bombardment operations. This paper then focuses on the issue of sea power from a coastal states perspective and assess whether using the SSN in a strike role as the lead element to facilitate entry of follow-on maritime forces makes sense. SSN strike operations with submarine launched ATACMS are examined in the light of littoral demands and concludes that though SSNs can be capable of delivering ATACMS, this does not make the best use of the submarines capabilities.

Author(s):
Lyddon, Peter
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MIL ITARY STUDIES
Descriptive Note:
Monograph,
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA310290
Pagination:
0049

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USACGSC/SAMS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_2.1.4_Evaluation; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ANTISHIP WARFARE, *ATTACK SUBMARINES, *ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE, NAVAL WARFARE, SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES, SUBMARINE LAUNCHED, STRIKE WARFARE, DESTROYERS, UNDERWATER TO SURFACE MISSILES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Submarine Engineering, Naval Surface Warfare, Undersea and Antisubmarine Warfare
Keyword(s):
ATACMS(ARMY TACTICAL MISSILE SYSTEM), WORLD WAR 2, TOMAHAWK MISSILES
Report Date:
1995 Dec 14
Creation Date:
1996 Jul 25