This paper proposes Maritime Interdiction Operations as an offensive operation in the war against terrorism. First, this paper will focus on the background of Maritime Interdiction Operations (MIO) and how to use naval power and sea control to attack terrorists. It will show how MIO can provide a low impact method for gaining access and cooperation from sovereign states where other military methods are restricted. Next, this paper will discuss the operational factors time, space and force and how they apply to MIO in the war against terrorism. Next, the paper will address several of the major challenges and requirements confronting the commander employing MIO in these operations; as among them - the interagency requirements, theater intelligence, command and control, and legal considerations. Potential counter-arguments to this operational concept will then be considered. Finally, this paper will provide specific recommendations for using MIO to fight terrorism. The ultimate objective is to show the reader how MIO, a sea control operational concept will strengthen the counterterrorism campaign.
Maritime Interdiction Operation in Support of the Counterterrorism War
2002
24 pages
Report
No indication
English
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