The Dabolim  Naval Angle
Sir,
There could be speculation and speculation about the
reasons behind the Naval logic and neccessity to
retain Dabolim as a base for the defence of the
country.
 Philip our in-house 'AIR EXPERT" has given some
speculation/reasons. May I take the liberty to add
some more speculations based on land and water
aspects:
a)DABOLIM TO KARACHI is the shortest NAVIGABLE, repeat
NAVIGABLE distance.
b)Dabolim to Karachi is the most direct and shortest
distance for launch of TORPEDOES/UNDERWATER MISSILES,
whether for ATTACK or DEFENCE.
c) After occeanographic surveys it has been decided
that underwater formations afford "sonographic
muffling, and deception" characteristics than
available at Seabird, Karwar. Masking of sonar
signatures for DEFENCE AND ATTACK.
d)A paradigm shift in defence perceptions ,not unlike
paradigm shifts in earlier siting considerations of
NUCLEAR INSTALLATIONS across the world. The earlier
considerations determined siting of nuclear facilities
deep within the territories of a Nation. New doctrinal
concepts favour siting of nuclear installations close
to own borders such that in event of attack,WIND
direction, WATER currents would carry nuclear fallouts
to adversary country.(eg Kahuta in Pakistan etc etc
etc)
e)The neccessity to deter attack against STRATEGIC
NATIONAL ASSETS like the INSTITUTE OF OCCEANOGRAPHY,
THE INSTITUTE OF PETROLEUM SAFETY, etc ,etc,
etc,located in the State of Goa.
f) The neccessity to secure Goan coastal waters and
ports which are the LAUNCHPAD for STRATEGIC INDIAN
EXPEDITIONS TO THE POLAR REGIONS AND TO ANTARTICA.
g) The neccessity to have "lateral seperation in time
and space" to lauch pre-emptive/retaliatory attacks
against an ADVERSARY threatening IndiaS NUCLEAR ASSETS
at KAIGA, in Karnataka.

I shall be glad to "speculate" further if neccessary
in the DEFENCE OF OUR COUNTRY.

LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA. MAY THEY CONTINUE TO
AFFORD SHELTER TO DISPOSSED PEOPLE EVEN THOUGH THEY
LATER TURN OUT TO BE INGRATES. MAY THE CITIZENS OF
THIS REPUBLIC EVER PROSPER.
Gerry Ferns

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