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1 online resource (6 pages) |
Summary |
Amphibious forces are valuable in several respects from an anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) perspective. They can counter Chinese efforts to expand their networks outwards; they can seize the A2/AD initiative on behalf of the United States and its allies, and they can support the maneuver of maritime forces. The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) rapid improvement over the last decade has enhanced its "counter-invention" capabilities. A2/AD strategy employs a range of weapons, from sophisticated ballistic and cruise missiles to less complex devices such as sea mines, to prevent or impede the ability of adversary forces to operate in territory, sea, air, and land, hundreds of miles from the Chinese coast and beyond. As defense planners contemplate the Chinese A2/AD threat and how to deal with it, they will do well to recognize the valuable role of amphibious forces as part of a comprehensive counter-A2/AD plan. Mobile amphibious forces that combine sea, ground, and air capabilities are perfectly suited for the maritime geography of the Asia-Pacific region. If properly equipped and employed, they can make a major contribution to countering Chinese A2/AD capabilities |
Notes |
"January 2016"--Cover |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF cover page (CNAS, viewed June 17, 2016) |
Subject |
Access denial (Military science)
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Unified operations (Military science)
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Amphibious warfare -- Strategic aspects
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Access denial (Military science)
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Unified operations (Military science)
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Electronic book
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Author |
Center for a New American Security, publisher.
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