Systems approach to defeating Maritime Improvised Explosive Devices in U.S. ports
Authors
Causee, Christopher
Ellis, Mark
Hellard, Mike
Jimenez, Rich
Cheng, Jua Lim
Nilsson, Julio
Rowden, Bobby
Wheatley, Joel
Winn, Eric
Smith, Tim
Subjects
Advisors
Paulo, Eugene P.
Date of Issue
2008-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
Insight gained from terrorist attacks, training excercises, and intelligence intercepts over the past few years has shown a renewed interest in the use of mining as an effective means of disrupting commerce and damaging critical infrastructure. In an attempt to develop a system of systems architecture to defeat mines and Maritime IEDs (MIED), the project team developed several system alternatives, or Adaptive Force Packages, that incorporate both existing systems and emerging technologies. Overall performance was assessed using a US Joint Forces Command sponsored wargame simulating an MIED attack on ports based on the geography of Seattle and Tacoma. A critical analysis of the alternatives based on performance, suitability, cost, and risk were carried out. The study results showed that increases in performance are attainable with mixed results in cost and risk, and highlighted necessary actions and considerations that must be taken by military and civilian leaders in order to adequately prepare for and counter MIEDs in U.S. Ports.
Type
Thesis
Presentation
Presentation
Description
Includes supplementary material
Series/Report No
Department
Systems Engineering (SE)
Organization
Identifiers
SEA-14
NPS Report Number
NPS-SE-08-010