Research Summaries

Back Indications & Warning for Amphibious Ops against Taiwan: Philosophy, Methodology, Applications, Results

Fiscal Year 2022
Division Research & Sponsored Programs
Department Naval Research Program
Investigator(s) Malley, Michael S.
Russell, James A.
Wirtz, James J.
Huntley, Wade L.
Sponsor NPS Naval Research Program (Navy)
Summary This research applies an Indications and Warning (I&W) analytical philosophy and methodology to the problem of warning of an amphibious movement against the Island of Taiwan. It identifies the tenets and philosophy behind I&W analysis; the general issues that must be addressed to undertake effective I&W analysis related to an amphibious operation against Taiwan; the alternative warning scenarios and various indicators associated with different types of amphibious attack against Taiwan (i.e., a rough template for the conduct of I&W amphibious analysis); and the issues involved in developing an operational response to warning. The research will culminate in an effort to engage senior line officers about the crucial role played by theater commanders when it comes to utilizing I&W intelligence. Warning only works when commanders are prepared to utilize it.
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