This report describes how the philosophy that influenced Anti-Submarine Warfare operations can be used to guide counterforce attacks against mobile missiles. It explains why an ASW approach to counterforce is superior to just attacking an opponent's missile infrastructure. It also explains why this type of counterforce strategy can be based on preemption not preventive war. The impact of ASW counterforce operations are also evaluated in terms of the stability-instability paradox, crisis stability, alliance relations and deterrence. TBM, Scud, Search, Crisis-stability, Counterforce, Alliances.


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    Title :

    Allies and Theater Missile Defense: The Benefits of an ASW Approach to Counterforce


    Contributors:
    J. J. Wirtz (author)

    Publication date :

    1994


    Size :

    40 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English