Analysis of Selected U.S. Strategic Force Modifiers

Abstract

The report examines the probable impact of five factors for change on U.S. strategic force planning. These factors are described as 'strategic force modifiers,' those political, economic, social, and technological factors which- acting individually or in combination with others--can alter the framework of strategic force planning. Five modifiers have been selected for examination: the U.S. domestic political climate; negotiations; nuclear proliferation; allied views; and economic considerations. Implications of the probable impact of the modifiers are drawn for the choice of a strategy, force component mix, force levels, and qualitative force characteristics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0753363

Entities

People

  • B. Randall
  • K. H. Jacobson
  • M. M. Earle Jr.

Organizations

  • SRI International

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter WMD
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Arms Control
  • Business Administration
  • Central Europe
  • Eastern Europe
  • Employment
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • International Relations
  • Military Operations
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Social Problems
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Western Europe

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