Maritime Security Research Papers
Maritime Security: Potential Terrorist Attacks and Protection Priorities
By Paul W. Parfomak and John Frittelli
Resources, Science, and Industry Division
Congressional Research Service
A key challenge for U.S. policy makers is prioritizing the nation’s maritime security activities among a virtually unlimited number of potential attack scenarios. While individual scenarios have distinct features, they may be characterized along five common dimensions: perpetrators, objectives, locations, targets, and tactics. [...]
The Role of the U.S. Navy in Support of the National Strategy for Maritime Security
he National Strategy for Maritime Security is a relatively recent plan for employing America’s finite assets and capabilities to secure the maritime domain from vulnerability to terrorist attacks and to enhance the nation’s overall protection. In an effort to bring the maritime capabilities of the United States Navy to bear, systematic utilization of naval forces in support of maritime security is an area which requires additional integration. The intent of this paper is to examine the Strategy for Maritime Security, analyze the current means available, use current Chief of Naval Operations guidance and policies in relation to the mission, and determine a path for the future employment of naval forces. Short term, as well as long term, solutions will be discussed and the implications for the Navy will be determined. Specifically, manpower requirements, force structure, training requirements, and the impact to current vision, missions, principles, tasks, and objectives will be analyzed
Port and Maritime Security: Background and Issues for Congress
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 heightened awareness about the vulnerability to terrorist attack of all modes of transportation. Port security has emerged as a significant part of the overall debate on U.S. homeland security. The overarching issues for Congress are providing oversight on current port security programs and making or responding to proposals to improve port security.
Terrorist Nuclear Attacks on Seaports: Threat and Response
By Jonathan Medalia | Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division | CRS
A terrorist nuclear attack on a U.S. seaport could cause local devastation and affect the global economy. Terrorists might obtain a bomb in several ways, though each poses difficulties. Ability to detect a bomb appears limited. The United States is using [...]
