Let's Take the CV Out of CVBG: Modern Uses for Amphibious Forces for the 1990'sand Beyond

摘要

Future conflicts will be primarily low intensity in nature. As the AmphibiousForces undergo modernization, they bring new capabilities that have not been completely tested or incorporated into naval doctrine. Today's amphibious forces possess a tremendous capability that is not being used to their fullest potential. The United States cannot send a CVBG to help quell each situation or show presence, due to competing global priorities. The current downsizing of the carrier force lends credence to this supposition. Today's modern Amphibious Ready Group may well be the United States' answer to this dilemma. This paper will review major capabilities of the modern amphibious force, propose a ship and force mix that can accomplish selected missions, at reduced expense, while avoiding the necessity to use the CVBG....Amphibious, Ships, Capabilities.