The Pacific phased adaptive approach: U.S. BMD in response to the DRPK
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Authors
Murphy, Terence M.
Subjects
BMD
EPAA
PPAA
PAA
European Phased Adaptive Approach
Pacific Phased Adaptive Approach
ballistic missile defense
SM-3
THAAD
PAC-3
GBI
Aegis Ashore
AN/TPY-2
Aegis
SPY-1
Japan
ROK
C2BMC
BMDS
AMDR
North Korea
DPR
TD-2
JMSDF
KDX
Abe
Obama
Park
EPAA
PPAA
PAA
European Phased Adaptive Approach
Pacific Phased Adaptive Approach
ballistic missile defense
SM-3
THAAD
PAC-3
GBI
Aegis Ashore
AN/TPY-2
Aegis
SPY-1
Japan
ROK
C2BMC
BMDS
AMDR
North Korea
DPR
TD-2
JMSDF
KDX
Abe
Obama
Park
Advisors
Dahl, Erik
Jasper, Scott
Date of Issue
2014-12
Date
Dec-14
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This thesis aims to create a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) architecture in the Pacific. Since 1998, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has launched ballistic missiles either over or toward the United States and regional allies Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK). In response, the United States has created the Ballistic Missile Defense System to defend the U.S. homeland from North Korean or Iranian missile attack. This thesis examines the factors influencing BMD efforts in the Pacific. It explores the military, political, and diplomatic concerns surrounding BMD cooperation in the United States, Japan and the ROK. After reviewing the contributing factors, this thesis outlines separate military and diplomatic objectives to be met in forming a BMD network in the Pacific. The proposed Pacific Phased Adaptive Approach (PPAA) is modeled after the European Phased Adaptive Approach. Initial phases deploy sensors and interceptors to Japan and the ROK. Later, phases utilize new technologies to enhance sensor coverage and intercept capability across the Pacific. The diplomatic initiatives build upon existing bilateral relations to achieve a trilateral U.S.-Japan-ROK defense agreement. The defense agreement is not necessary to fulfill the PPAA, but it allows for sharing of resources and efficient use of those resources.
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Thesis
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Reissued 13 Jan 2016 to correct spelling of title.
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National Security Affairs
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