Small ships in theater security cooperation

The authors evaluate the use of small ships in theater security cooperation (TSC). They provide the U.S. Navy with a concept of operation for small ships in TSC, necessary small ship characteristics, a survey of suitable ships, and recommendations for increasing the effectiveness of TSC operations c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Button, Robert
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND National Defense Research Institute 2008, 2008
Series:Rand Corporation monograph series
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-52)
  • Introduction and objectives
  • Linking missions and tasks
  • Linking tasks to capabilities
  • Capabilities-to-characteristics and options
  • Vessel survey and assessment
  • Findings, observations, and next steps
  • Epilogue
  • Environmental analysis
  • Extended task list