http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3 http://www.loc.gov/standards/mods/v3/mods-3-2.xsd
1 online resource (xiii, 141 pages) : illustrations
"U.S. landpower is an essential, but often overlooked, element of national power in semi-enclosed maritime environments like the South China Sea. This monograph gives U.S. policymakers a better understanding of the role of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the region through potential combat operations employing wide area defense and maneuver; deterrence through forward presence and peacetime operations; and security engagement with landpower-dominant allies, partners, and competitors in the region. Landpower's capabilities are also essential for direct support of the air and sea services and other government organization's success when operating in this theater in direct support of U.S. national interests"--Publisher's web site.
Introduction -- Landpower and the human domain -- Landpower's support to U.S. interests in the South China Sea -- Capabilities of landpower in the South China Sea. Landpower's combat and compel capabilities -- Landpower's deter and prevent capabilities -- Landpower's engage and shape capabilities -- Recommendations -- Conclusion.
Paper version available for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-141).