Maritime irregular warfare: a long-range view

dc.contributor.advisorArquilla, John
dc.contributor.authorSutton, William R.
dc.dateSeptember, 2000
dc.date.accessioned2012-08-09T19:29:16Z
dc.date.available2012-08-09T19:29:16Z
dc.date.issued2000-09
dc.description.abstractMaritime irregular warfare (MIW) has been around since the dawn of sea power. While conventional naval warfare holds the premier position in naval affairs, MIW constitutes a less understood but equally important "other" tradition that merits closer attention. History demonstrates a link between the evolution of regular naval warfare and its irregular counterpart. when fully understood and correctly utilized, MIW actions have proven extremely effective at providing unconventional solutions to complex military problems. Consistently, MIW forces have powerfully affected the outcomes of conflict both at sea and on land. Through the skillful employment of MIW, this long historical pattern can continue to affect conflicts of the 21st century. In an era of rapid change, the ability to clearly identify and understand emerging trends in conflict and military affairs is an essential element in assessing MIW's future. As conventional warfare begins to realign for future threats, practitioners of MIW need to begin thinking proactively about how MIW can stay relevant and the concerted actions that need to be taken in order to fit into the future of warfare. This thesis is an attempt to take a first glimpse of MIW's future.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
dc.description.serviceU.S. Navy (U.S.N.) author.en_US
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/maritimeirregula109459417
dc.format.extentviii, 107 p.;28 cm.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/9417
dc.identifier.urihttp://handle.dtic.mil/100.2/ADA384613
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherMonterey, California. Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.titleMaritime irregular warfare: a long-range viewen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dspace.entity.typePublication
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineDefense Analysisen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameM.S. in Defense Analysisen_US
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