Abstract
Abstract The principles of blockade have evolved from maritime siege by the Dutch in 1584, to an internationally sanctioned “coercive blockade”; intended to compel Iraq to leave occupied Kuwait in 1990. This strategy, viable through the centuries, remains a powerful tool in the military strategist's repertoire for meeting the challenges of low level and regional conflicts. Planning a “coercive blockade”; is difficult. In a combined and joint service operation, the careful development of force composition; command, control, and communication (C3) structures; and rules of engagement, becomes extremely critical. International law considerations permeate every level of planning and execution. A careful study of contemporary operations is necessary to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that address operational and legal issues for the future use of this creative method of international coercion.
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