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Under Fire: Supporting Navy Operations During the Red Sea Crisis

2025/5/21
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John Stimson:在以色列遭受恐怖袭击后,也门胡塞武装开始袭击红海的船只,美国海军因此采取行动以确保航行自由。胡塞武装袭击了100多艘船只,导致国际航运延误。这次事件对全球经济产生了影响,需要我们认真对待,并采取有效措施来维护地区的和平与稳定。 Keith Zirkle:我作为一名统计学家,在巴林支持红海的军事行动。10月7日的袭击发生后,我被紧急召回,开始观察和分析局势。我主要关注胡塞武装的袭击目标、精确度以及通过曼德海峡的商业流量等趋势。我还分析了美国海军导弹的消耗情况,预测冲突可能的发展,并为保护水手和商船的生命而努力。我深刻体会到,统计学不仅仅是学术研究,它在实际行动中也能发挥重要作用,为决策提供数据支持。 Kevin O'Connell:我作为CNA的现场代表,在“德怀特·D·艾森豪威尔”号航空母舰上参与了红海的军事行动。我们与胡塞武装交火,执行打击和防御任务。在作战行动中,我专注于数据收集,分析趋势,并根据这些趋势调整战术和行动计划。我与航母舰载机联队、导弹防御指挥官以及驱逐舰中队合作,优化指挥和控制结构,整合无人系统。我深刻体会到,在紧张的作战环境中,团队合作和快速决策至关重要。即使面对突发情况,我们也能凭借训练和适应能力,有效地应对威胁。

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The podcast opens by describing the seizure of a British cargo ship by the Houthi movement in Yemen, triggering US Navy operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The Houthis' indiscriminate attacks on vessels, irrespective of their connection to Israel, caused significant disruptions to international shipping.
  • Seizure of British cargo ship Galaxy Leader by Houthis
  • Houthi attacks on over 100 vessels in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
  • Rerouting of commercial vessels around South Africa due to attacks

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Two CNA field analysts discuss their work assisting operations to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.  Guest Biographies Dr. Keith Zirkle is a research scientist in CNA’s Fleet Operations and Assessments Program.) He is CNA’s field representative at Naval Forces Central Command.  Kevin O'Connell is a research analyst in CNA’s Fleet Operations and Assessments Program). He is currently CNA’s field representative to Commander, Seventh Fleet, but he deployed with Carrier Strike Group 2 during the Red Sea crisis.  Further Reading CNA Field Program)