From the sea: Chemical and biological concerns. Final report
With the collapse of the Soviet Union the U.S. Navy devised a new strategy, ... FROM THE SEA. This strategy is designed to prepare the Navy for regional challenges. Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is a major concern of U.S. national defense. This paper uses some historical examples and technological data to postulate conceivable effects from chemical and biological weapons on FROM THE SEA. The focus of this paper is on the operational level of war. The paper addresses what the Navy and the Unified Commander in Chiefs should do to prepare for operations in a contaminated environment. Chemical warfare, Chemical defense, From the sea, Joint Operations, Joint Maritime Operations, Chemical weapons, Biological weapons.
- Research Organization:
- Naval War Coll., Newport, RI (United States). Dept. of Operations
- OSTI ID:
- 7067330
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-279505/2/XAB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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