Conventional Prompt Global Strike: Strategic Asset or Unusable Liability?

Authors

M. Elaine Bunn, Center for Strategic Research, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Vincent Manzo, Center for Strategic Research, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University

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Description

The Conventional Prompt Global Strike (CPGS) concept calls for a U.S. capability to deliver conventional strikes anywhere in the world in approximately an hour. The logic of the CPGS concept is straightforward. The United States has global security commitments to deter and respond to a diverse spectrum of threats, ranging from terrorist organizations to near-peer competitors. The United States might need to strike a time-sensitive target protected by formidable air defenses or located deep inside enemy territory. Small, high-value targets might pop up without warning in remote or sensitive areas, potentially precluding the United States from responding to the situation by employing other conventional weapons systems, deploying Special Operations Forces (SOF), or relying on the host country.

Document Type

Policy Brief

Publication Date

2-2011

Publication

Strategic Forum

Publisher

National Defense University Press

City

Washington, DC

Recommended Citation

Bunn, M. Elaine and Manzo, Vincent, "Conventional Prompt Global Strike: Strategic Asset or Unusable Liability?" (2011). Strategic Forums. 63.
https://digitalcommons.ndu.edu/strategic-forums/63