Small Ships in Theater Security Cooperation (2008)

by Button, Robert W.; Blickstein, Irv; Smallman, Laurence; Newton, David; Poole, Michele A.

• ISBN13: 9780833044006
• ISBN10: 0833044001
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-31
• Publisher: RAND Corporation
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Summary

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 conducted with a small vessel. The report concludes that, with a mothership, the PC-1 Cyclone Class would be fully capable for use in TSC.

Table of Contents

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Introduction and Objectives	p. 1
Linking Missions and Tasks	p. 7
Linking Tasks to Capabilities	p. 23
Capabilities-to-Characteristics and Options	p. 27
Findings, Observations, and Next Steps	p. 39
Epilogue	p. 43
Environmental Analysis	p. 45
Extended Task List	p. 49
Bibliography	p. 51
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