Is there a future role for tactical nuclear weapon systems in the national military strategy. Study project

Technical Report · Fri Apr 03 00:00:00 EST 1992

OSTI ID:5051789

Stobbs, E E

This paper reviews the purpose and role that tactical nuclear weapon systems can provide in supporting the National Military Strategy (NMS), and recommends requirements be determined using a strategy based upon political, economic and military national interests versus the current target-based strategy. To draw implications for the NMS, the analysis reviews current strategic policy guidance, summarizes the current definition of deterrence theory, and provides rationales for maintaining tactical nuclear weapon systems for deterrence and warfighting in regional contingency operations against nuclear-capable forces. Based upon this analysis, recommendations are provided for joint planning, doctrine, and training initiatives needed to enhance the efficacy of the armed services in achieving national security policy objectives.

• Research Organization: Army War Coll., Carlisle Barracks, PA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5051789
• Report Number(s): AD-A-249533/1/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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98 NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT, SAFEGUARDS, AND PHYSICAL PROTECTION
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
MILITARY STRATEGY
ECONOMICS
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
NATIONAL DEFENSE
NATIONAL SECURITY
NUCLEAR DETERRENCE
PLANNING
RECOMMENDATIONS
TARGETS
TRAINING
USA
DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
EDUCATION
NORTH AMERICA
SECURITY
WEAPONS
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