Asymmetry and U.S. Military Strategy: Definition, Background, and Strategic Concepts

Metz, Steven; Johnson, Douglas V.

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“…Such an assessment typically cannot be accomplished without an external perspective. Metz and Johnson recommend the use of asymmetric war games where the Red Team is encouraged to win, 14 but the threat capabilities and intent should not be exaggerated. Fitzsimonds recommends that special attention must be paid to (1) what intelligence can discern about the adversary's doctrine and his options and (2) what an objective analysis of the adversary's warfare systems reveals as potential options with high probability of success if pursued.…”

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Asymmetry in Maritime Access and Undersea Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategies

Manke¹,

Christian²

2007

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Public reporting for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of Information. ABSTRACT (Maximum 200 words)Much of the recent national discussions about asymmetric warfare and asymmetric threats has been lacking a rigorous understanding of the dimensions of asymmetry in warfare. Because opponents in warfare are always looking for an asymmetric advantage against their adversary, the term "asymmetric warfare" fails to have a useful meaning. Warfare asymmetry discussions understandably address the War on Terror and U.S. homeland defense, with the focus on nonstate, nontraditional threats. From a national security perspective, however, it Is equally important to address asymmetric approaches plausibly employed by potential adversaries during conventional campaigns that will most likely be of a limited-objective nature. This report examines the nature of asymmetry in a conventional campaign from a maritime perspective and, in particular, that which might constitute an asymmetric threat from under the sea. Exploitation of the maritime undersea environment presents unique options for inferior force anti-access/area-denial capabilities, necessitating unique superior force access options. Military strategists and planners must further examine the risk that these asymmetries pose and must examine the use of U.S. asymmetric strengths. It Is expected that, when the maritime challenge of limited-objective conventional campaigns is examined from an asymmetric and inferior force perspective, U.S. strategy, tactics, applied technology, and military investments will need adjustment to reduce the uncertainty of the risk posed by asymmetric threats and to increase U.S. preparedness.

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“…Focused Intelligence on Nontraditional Threats - 14,32 The previous section highlighted plausible nontraditional undersea threats. Intelligence efforts should be focused on determining the potential adversary's willingness, intent, and capability to conduct such attacks during any conflict.…”

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Asymmetry in Maritime Access and Undersea Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategies

Manke¹,

Christian²

2007

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“…It can THE NEW GLOBAL SECURITY LANDS CAP E have both psychological and physical dimensions'. 31 This is a concept as old as war itself, but some military officers and political leaders do not like it. They argue that asymmetry is not the way 'real soldiers' fight because they are not fighting fair.…”

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The New Global Security Landscape: The Road Ahead

Manwaring¹

2002

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“…7 Making the matter worse, they may not be nation-states, but networked organizations. 8 It might be a network of international political groups led by a specific ideology, international narco-trafficking or other crime organizations, or even international black money brokers. 9 In the worst case, it might be impossible for the attacked country to identify the attacker.…”

Section: Asymmetrical Warfarementioning

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Conflict Prevention in the Information Age - Role of Military in Crisis

Matsumura¹

2001

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Asymmetry and U.S. Military Strategy: Definition, Background, and Strategic Concepts

Cited by 52 publications

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Asymmetry in Maritime Access and Undersea Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategies

Asymmetry in Maritime Access and Undersea Anti-Access/Area-Denial Strategies

The New Global Security Landscape: The Road Ahead

Conflict Prevention in the Information Age - Role of Military in Crisis

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