From Theater Missile Defense to Antimissile Offensive Actions : A Near-term Strategic Approach for the USAF

By Major Merrick E. Krause, USAF

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Title:	From Theater Missile Defense to Antimissile Offensive Actions : A Near-term Strategic Approach for the USAF
Author:	Major Merrick E. Krause, USAF
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Language:	English
Subject:	Non Fiction, Military Science, Missile Defense
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Publisher:	Air University Press

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Description
This study examines the question: What strategic approach should the United States Air Force (USAF) take toward theater missile defense (TMD) and antimissile offensive actions in the near term? This study begins with an introductory chapter asking the stated question in context, presenting the methodology used, and summarizing the proposals given at the end of the treatment. The methodological approach to this study involves historical and literature reviews, inter-views, and a qualitative comparison of current and proposed weapons systems, capabilities, and doctrine. Broad strategic options, not specific tactical systems, are the focus of this study.

Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . 1 Notes . . . 5 2 BACKGROUND . . . . . . 7 Notes . . . 18 3 THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE AND ANTIMISSILE OPTIONS . . . . . 21 Notes . . . 34 4 THEATER MISSILE DEFENSE AND ANTIMISSILE QUALITATIVE EVALUATION: COMPARISON AND ANALYSIS . . . . . 39 Notes . . . 48 5 PROPOSALS AND CONCLUSIONS . . . . 51 Notes . . . 61