A methodology for determining Third World submarine capabilities case study: Iran.
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Authors
Schmidt, Wade H.
Subjects
Submarine
Third World
Iran
Capabilities
CALOW
LIC
Operations
Navy
Third World
Iran
Capabilities
CALOW
LIC
Operations
Navy
Advisors
Marshall, Kneale T.
Grassey, Thomas B.
Date of Issue
1992-09
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis presents a method to determine the capabilities of an emerging Third World submarine force. As a "'primer,"
it examines the major factors that contribute to operadonal readiness and military effectiveness of a submarine force. The
areas discussed are national characteristics, research and development, equipment, training, and operations. The scope, of die
thesis is very broad in nature, and covers topics as varied as preventive maintenance, spare parts production, and crew training.
The areas are analyzed widi respect to their importance in estimating the submarine force's missions and capabilities. The
penultimate chapter of the thesis uses the methodology to consider the significance of the Iranian acquisition of two Kilo
submarines from Russia. The methodology is condensed (in the Appendix) to a checklist for use while evaluating an
emerging submarine force.
Type
Thesis
Description
Series/Report No
Department
Applied Science
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
Sponsors
Funder
Format
92 p.;28 cm.
Citation
Distribution Statement
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