The scenario begins with Soviet surface ships and submarines already deployed around the world. Once war starts, those forces can attack shipping and compel NATO to decide whether carriers, cruisers, or valuable attack submarines should hunt them. Using carriers already in the Pacific or Indian Ocean may be sensible locally, but it delays their arrival in the North Atlantic. Soviet breakouts through the GIUK Gap create a related dilemma: detach forces to shadow them and weaken the barrier, or accept dangerous submarines loose in the ocean.
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Global Soviet raiders could delay Atlantic concentration
Soviet ships and submarines already abroad could force NATO to spend carriers and attack submarines on distant threats instead of concentrating immediately in the Norwegian Sea.