Navy Role in Irregular Warfare and Counter-Terrorism
Author | : Ronald O'Rourke |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 13 |
Release | : 2010-11 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437918731 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437918735 |
Rating | : 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The Quadrennial Defense Review may lead to an increased emphasis in future U.S. defense budgets on conducting irregular warfare (IW) operations, such as counterinsurgency operations. In addition, counter-terrorism (CT) operations have received an increased emphasis since the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The Navy for several years has carried out a variety of IW and CT activities, and has taken steps in recent years to strengthen its ability to conduct such activities. Contents of this report: (1) Intro.; (2) Background: Long-standing Navy Activities; Initiatives Since 2005; Current Operations; FY 2010 Funding Request; Navy Irregular Warfare Office; Navy Expeditionary Combat Command; Riverine Force; Global Fleet Stations; (3) Oversight Issues for Congress.