Cover -- Preface -- Contents -- Figures -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- Chapter One - Introduction -- The Antiaccess Challenge in Department of DefenseStrategy and Policy Publications -- Previous Analyses of the Antiaccess Threat -- Definition of Antiaccess -- Approach -- Chapter Two - Contemporary Chinese Military Strategy -- Sources of Chinese Strategy -- "Local War Under High-Technology Conditions" -- China's Military Weaknesses -- U.S. Military Technological Superiority -- Strategic Principles for Defeating a TechnologicallySuperior Adversary -- Avoiding Direct Confrontation -- Seizing the Initiative Early -- Surprise -- Preemption -- Key-Point Strikes -- Concentrated Attack -- Achieving Information Superiority -- Raising the Costs of Conflict -- Limited Strategic Aims -- Modern Military Capabilities -- Chinese Perceptions of U.S. Vulnerabilities -- Chapter Three - Elements of Chinese Military Strategy with Potential Implications for U.S. Theater Access -- Attacks on C4ISR Systems -- Computer Network Attacks -- EMP Attacks -- Attacks on Satellites -- Attacks on Logistics, Transportation, and SupportFunctions -- Attacks on Enemy Air Bases -- Blockades -- Attacks on Sea Lanes and Ports -- Attacks on Aircraft Carriers -- Preventing the Use of Bases on Allied Territory -- Chapter Four - Potential Effects of Chinese Antiaccess Measures -- Attacks on Airfields -- Attacks on C4ISR Systems -- Attacks on Logistics, Transportation, and Support Assets -- Attacks on Aircraft Carriers -- Chapter Five - Countering Chinese Antiaccess Threats to U.S.Forces -- Actions to Reduce the Potential Effects of ChineseAntiaccess Measures -- Strengthen Passive Defenses at Air Bases -- Deploy Air-Defense Systems Near Critical Facilities -- Diversify Basing Options for Aircraft -- Strengthen Defenses Against Covert Operative Attack.

Reduce Vulnerability of Naval Forces to Attack While in Port -- Reduce the Effects of Attacks on C4ISR Systems -- Reduce the Threat of High-Altitude Nuclear Detonations -- Bolster Allied Capabilities -- Capabilities to Counter Chinese Antiaccess Threats -- Improved Ballistic Missile Defenses -- Detecting, Identifying, and Attacking Mobile Time-Sensitive Targets -- Advanced Shipborne Cruise-Missile Defenses -- Improved Land-Based Cruise-Missile Defenses -- Improved Antisubmarine Warfare Capabilities -- Improved Minesweeping Capabilities -- Counters to Antisatellite Attacks -- Antisatellite Attack -- Counters to Long-Range Surface-to-Air and Air-to-Air Missiles -- Highly Capable Long-Range Air Defense -- Early Strategic and Tactical Warning -- Chapter Six - Conclusion -- Bibliography.