Kamikazes: The Legacy of Soviet Naval Aviation, Pt. 2

The following selections are derived from an article originally published in the Naval War College Review under the title, “Kamikazes: The Soviet Legacy.” Read it in its original form here. Read Part One here. By Maksim Y. Tokarev As it was, the crews of the field-parked Backfires, in the best aviation tradition, had to accept … Continue reading Kamikazes: The Legacy of Soviet Naval Aviation, Pt. 2

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Strengthen the Afloat Community, Strengthen the Coast Guard

By Jasper Campbell and James Martin As the U.S. Coast Guard undergoes a period of “prolific” acquisitions, the service must resolve a lurking specter: How to fill all of these ships with qualified personnel? At a time when the U.S. Coast Guard afloat community, known as cuttermen, are set to receive the largest influx of … Continue reading A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats: Strengthen the Afloat Community, Strengthen the Coast Guard

East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zones: A Primer

This article is part of a series that will explore the use and legal issues surrounding military zones employed during peace and war to control the entry, exit, and activities of forces operating in these zones. These works build on the previous Maritime Operational Zones Manual published by the Stockton Center for International Law predecessor’s, … Continue reading East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zones: A Primer