Technology
Technology has constantly been changing the way America fights wars. From steam powered cruisers to nuclear aircraft carriers, single loaded rifles to automatic machine guns, technology decides the versatility, strategy, and power of the military. The technological advancements in the Navy have led to greater and more destructive bombs which, consequently, have led to more extreme diplomacy. This diplomacy creates a strategy that must be regarded cautiously; an understanding of the power and capabilities of a country’s strength is crucial to formulating an effective strategy.
In the Vietnam War massive destruction was unleashed. The U.S. implemented the newly designed napalm weapons which could deliver streams of napalm against a target. This highly destructive tool changed the way the Marines rushed through the country and also created significant controversy back in the American home front. SCUBA, in addition to napalm, was a significant step to securing our defensive measures against the enemy. SCUBA technology was extremely useful for ordnance disposal in conjunction with Naval bombardment of targets. AAVs would roll through a territory that had recently been bombarded, using napalm to clear its way. This destructive use of force was extremely effective at clearing the enemy military forces, not to mention the entire countryside, away from battle.
After the Vietnam War, Naval technology continued to grow and expand its capabilities, changing its strategic outlook and means to obtain it. A new focus on nuclear power grew and expanded into the new class of aircraft carriers, building one of the strongest fleets to date in the world. SCUBA technology has also expanded, introducing the Rebreather device which converts carbon dioxide back into oxygen, allowing for no bubbles and lighter tanks. As technology continues to expand the strategies of the Navy will continue to change.
In the Vietnam War massive destruction was unleashed. The U.S. implemented the newly designed napalm weapons which could deliver streams of napalm against a target. This highly destructive tool changed the way the Marines rushed through the country and also created significant controversy back in the American home front. SCUBA, in addition to napalm, was a significant step to securing our defensive measures against the enemy. SCUBA technology was extremely useful for ordnance disposal in conjunction with Naval bombardment of targets. AAVs would roll through a territory that had recently been bombarded, using napalm to clear its way. This destructive use of force was extremely effective at clearing the enemy military forces, not to mention the entire countryside, away from battle.
After the Vietnam War, Naval technology continued to grow and expand its capabilities, changing its strategic outlook and means to obtain it. A new focus on nuclear power grew and expanded into the new class of aircraft carriers, building one of the strongest fleets to date in the world. SCUBA technology has also expanded, introducing the Rebreather device which converts carbon dioxide back into oxygen, allowing for no bubbles and lighter tanks. As technology continues to expand the strategies of the Navy will continue to change.
Technology in itself is an extremely expansive topic, mainly because the United States has always pursued technological superiority. The U.S. currently has over 3 different classes of submarines in use in order to fulfill any mission requirement. The Marines have utilized many different types of helicopters in an attempt to streamline costs and increase effectiveness. With this being said, an in depth analysis of technology would simply be overwhelming.
A few of the specific impacts on technology that resulted from the Tonkin Gulf include the addition of munition on Naval ships. After and during the Vietnam War the U.S. Navy realized that ships needed to have more versatility. This has been implemented on the aircraft carrier with the addition of rail guns on the sides of the ship. The new plans for ships include many different miniature guns in various places allowing for supreme protection.
Impacts on technology from AAVs can be seen in the submarine community through the use of SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs). The SDVs were inpsired by the design of the first LVT vehicles and have been used in many missions transporting SEALs in covert operations.
Changes in technology from SCUBA have varied throughout the years, mainly in the field of training and field expertise. The invention of the Rebreather technology was developed in the early 1600s, but the use and implementation of technology has not been implemented until recently, mainly after 1950. This has tremendously helped SEALs and Army Rangers make covert operations through swamps and in ports and allows them to swim unnoticed without traces of their movements.
The influence of technology on military power and strategy is much more exciting. To understand more about the strategy of the military and different aspects related to power, visit the STRATEGY tab and explore the pages within it.
A few of the specific impacts on technology that resulted from the Tonkin Gulf include the addition of munition on Naval ships. After and during the Vietnam War the U.S. Navy realized that ships needed to have more versatility. This has been implemented on the aircraft carrier with the addition of rail guns on the sides of the ship. The new plans for ships include many different miniature guns in various places allowing for supreme protection.
Impacts on technology from AAVs can be seen in the submarine community through the use of SEAL Delivery Vehicles (SDVs). The SDVs were inpsired by the design of the first LVT vehicles and have been used in many missions transporting SEALs in covert operations.
Changes in technology from SCUBA have varied throughout the years, mainly in the field of training and field expertise. The invention of the Rebreather technology was developed in the early 1600s, but the use and implementation of technology has not been implemented until recently, mainly after 1950. This has tremendously helped SEALs and Army Rangers make covert operations through swamps and in ports and allows them to swim unnoticed without traces of their movements.
The influence of technology on military power and strategy is much more exciting. To understand more about the strategy of the military and different aspects related to power, visit the STRATEGY tab and explore the pages within it.