A new objective for the Americans: to curb the A2/AD threat
(B2) For all those who are passionate about American defense, and even those who are not, they will be able to read with benefit - or at least store in their library the new Joint Operational Access Concept (JOAC) which has just been published by the general in US leader, Martin Dempsey. Objective : “define how we will be able to acquire and maintain access anywhere and in any domain: land, air, space, sea and cyber”. As the US Chief of Staff points out: “Our forces can be very formidable. If we are unable to acquire our abilities in these areas, we will not be able to accomplish the mission or perfect the needs of our nation. The JOACs underline how much we will face threats of denial of areas or anti access (A2/AD) by state or non-state enemies. A2/AD is not new but is (now) a definite feature of our operating environment. Measuring up to this challenge requires more integration, in all areas and at all levels, more than ever”.
