Fiscal Year	2015
Division	Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department	Systems Engineering
Investigator(s)	Hernandez, Alejandro D.S.
Sponsor	Marine Corps Systems Command (Marine Corps)
Summary	The Austere Basing CONOPS arises from the emerging attributes of the Air Sea Battle (ASB); the ASB itself flows from the Joint Operational Access Concept (JOAC). Finally, the JOAC developed in response to the evolving threat of Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) operations. Such threats, especially in the form of Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBM) and Long Range Precision Strike (LRPS) complicate the planning for, and execution of, amphibious operations. However, the A2/AD threat may manifest other forms (e.g., unconventional attacks, diplomatic restraints, human shields, cyber-attacks, economic reprisals). Even as the A2/AD threat grows more capable and widespread, the increasing importance of the littorals and the growing complexity of maritime operations demand ceaseless innovation, and new capabilities, to ensure success. Forward engagement and partnership building, power projection, assured littoral access, rapid response to crisis and the ability to sustain expeditionary operations from the sea are essential capabilities for the emerging national security environment. Watchwords for these operations include innovative, low-cost, small footprint, forward engagement and direct/indirect approaches to combat
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