The Utility of US Navy Riverine Forces

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Abstract:

The United States (US) possesses the largest and most powerful Navy in the world. However, the greatest maritime force ever assembled is not without capability gaps. The Navy requires a vibrant riverine capability in order to provide Combatant Commanders a versatile brown water force. This versatility is highlighted by the ability to train host nation forces, conduct irregular warfare (IW), logistics, amphibious assault, direct fires, surveillance, and maritime interdiction. In addition, they are a viable option to meet the challenges presented in either new generation warfare or great power competition.

Author(s):
Markey, Ryan J.
Author Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA
Funding Organization(s):
NATIONAL DEFENSE UNIV NORFOLK VA, NORFOLK , VA
Document Type:
Technical Report/Master's Thesis
Publication Date:
2020 May 12
Pagination:
56

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
geography, warfare, military history, naval operations, american revolution, civil war, aircrafts, boats, naval warfare, navy, united states, employment, maritime security, combatant commanders, deployment, iraqi-war, second world war
Keyword(s):
Riverine forces, Brown Water
Subject Categories:
Military Sciences; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Jun 30
Update Date:
2022 May 13