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Trapezoid: Needs Analysis
ASW Results, Insights and Recommendations
oNO PERFECT SYSTEM
oScenario variables were the key factors
oEach alternative studied had weaknesses
oDifferences between alternatives were significant
o“Best” solution might be a tailored mix
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Needs Analysis
Obj Analysis
Alt Generation
Modeling
Analysis
Conclusions
•There are no perfect systems.
•The Littoral ASW in 2025 study found that no single alternative was the best solution for all ASW scenarios. Theater specific variables such as threat, geography, remoteness of location, ambiguous warning periods, red-force timelines and differing blue-force readiness profiles prevented SEA-8 from determining a single dominant solution.  While each competing alternative ASW force structure had strengths, each also had weaknesses.  Some alternatives were logistically burdensome, others could not respond quickly when warning timelines were short, and those that could be rapidly deployed tended to lack pervasive endurance.  Pronounced differences in detection and tracking capabilities exist between alternatives, but even the worst performer could be effective if the blue timeline was flexible.  The best solution may be a combination of system architectures that could be tailored to suit specific theater scenario needs.
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