"Modern U.S. warships are equipped with multiple defense systems, such as the ship-based Aegis missile shield. But Iran has sought to neutralize the U.S. technological advantage by honing an ability to strike from multiple directions at once. The emerging strategy relies not only on mobile missile launchers but also on new mini-submarines, helicopters, and hundreds of heavily armed small boats known as fast-attack craft.
These highly maneuverable small boats, some barely as long as a subway car, have become a cornerstone of Iran’s strategy for defending the Persian Gulf against a much larger adversary. The vessels can rapidly deploy Iran’s estimated 2,000 anti-ship mines or mass in groups to strike large warships from multiple sides at once, like a cloud of wasps attacking much larger prey.
A Middle Eastern intelligence official who helps coordinate strategy for the Persian Gulf with U.S. counterparts said some Navy ships could find themselves in a '360-degree threat environment,' simultaneously in the cross hairs of adversaries on land, in the air, at sea, and even underwater.
'This is the scenario that is giving people nightmares,' said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity in discussing strategy for defending against a possible Iranian attack."
You can see how seriously Iran is taking its discussions with the P5+1 to seek a peaceful resolution involving its nuclear development program.
If we are entering,or have entered, into a scenario perceived as nightmarish,then there is a flaw in our logic.Warfare is fluid,no standard battle plans,with some of the greatest ingenuity created during those times.
ReplyDeletePlacing a fleet of ships,most notably aircraft carriers in an area where a high concentration of hostile PT boats or subs exist,doesn't make sense.The strength of a carrier is placing an air fleet in striking distance of an enemy while remaining in relative safety for itself.Our strength is possessing a long arm,an arm longer than the foe,a la boxing adversaries.Other than that,should cause leadership worries,as the cost and duration are indeed uncertain.