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The Gulf Crisis: The Relevance of Recent Conflicts
October 1, 1991
Wars, like other episodic historical events, seldom repeat themselves, but soldiers and statesmen who remain ignorant of previous conflicts run the risk of repeating past errors. On September 25 and 26, 1990, the Center for Naval Analyses held its 1990 Sea Power Forum on 'Recent Conflicts and the Current Crisis.' The goal of the Forum was to provide a foundation for analyzing the use of military force in the 1980s, as well as to draw lessons applicable to the current crisis in the Persian Gulf and potential future conflicts. Panelists addressed the recent past and its relevance to the first major international crisis in the post-Cold War era. This report sythesizes the key findings of the Forum.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume XI: Medical
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report describes the medical support provided by the Navy during Desert Shield/Desert Storm and discusses the lessons learned during the operation.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume IV: Mine Countermeasures
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report addresses the mission and roles of Mine Countermeasures (MCM) forces in support of the coalition defense of Saudi Arabia and efforts to drive Iraqi forces from Kuwait. It discusses the mine threat, antidrifting-mine operations in the Persian Gulf, and MCM operations against moored and bottom mines in support of naval gunfire support and amphibious operations.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume XII: Naval Special Warfare
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report summarizes the role of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) forces in support of Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command (COMUSNAVCENT) during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Although the focus is on forces and mission supporting COMUSNAVCENT, all NSW forces and major missions conducted in theater by the units identified in this document are reported. Areas and issues where further study may be worthwhile are identified.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report: Amphibious Operations, Volume V
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report addresses the role of the amphibious forces during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Specifically, the document discusses the tactics employed, the threats encountered, and the missions performed by the amphibious forces.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume IX: Logistics
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report describes the logistics support provided to naval forces during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The discussion concentrates on the employment of combat logistics forces; the movement of high priority cargo, mail, and passengers; ordnance; ship and aircraft readiness; salvage support; and construction battalions.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report: Volume II, Strike Warfare
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report addresses the U.S. Navy's contribution to the air campaign in strike warfare during Operation Desert Storm. The volume begins with a brief overview of the war to place the discussion of strike warfare issues in perspective. The major analytical findings are grouped in the following categories: (1) strike campaign planning; (2) intelligence support to strike; (3) carrier mission planning; (4) strike employment; (5) ordnance; (6) joint operations; (7) TLAM employment and performance; and (8) generation and allocation of CVN-71 sorties. See also 27 910179 through 27 910190, and 27 910219.
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Desert Storm Reconstruction Report, Volume XIII: Training
October 1, 1991
This volume of the Desert Storm Reconstruction Report describes the training that battle groups participating in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm received, before and during their deployment, and examines some of the training issues that were identified.
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Sealift in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm: 7 August 1990 to 17 February 1991
May 1, 1991
This research memorandum examines the use of sealift during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. It describes the responsiveness and contribution to the overall effort of the Afloat Prepositioning Force, fast sealift ships, the Ready Reserve Force, and chartered ships, both foreign and domestic. Updates CRM 91-14.
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A First Look at Sealift Options for the 1990s in Light of the Experience in Operation Desert Shield
January 1, 1991
Operation Desert Shield has put U.S. transportation capabilities to the test; the lessons learned provide a starting point for gauging their appropriateness for the post-cold-war period. This research memorandum is a first assessment of the case of sealift. It describes sealift resources available to the U.S., summarizes their performance during the first five months of Desert Shield, and examines several options for improving U.S. sealift potential in the 1990s.
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