Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
Abstract
The foundation of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBM) is a comprehensive understanding of history, world stabilization, and its capabilities; this missile has not only stabilized the world but remains a key protector of American security; its cost far outweigh the absorbent expense associated with maintaining them in our military arsenal. The United States and their allies have placed rules and laws on the use of ICBMs to ensure global security and domestic stability. These policies were vital in winning the Cold War and progressing Eastern countries toward downsizing their ICBM stockpiles. The emergent of rogue and terrorist backed countries with possible ICBM capabilities has forced the United States to view different policies, defensive, and offensive strategies for protection against ICBMs. The United States sole protection against IBCMs has been exclusively political influence and offensive fire power. However, over the past decade countries such as; Iran, China, North Korea, and possibly Syria have clearly advanced their nuclear technology and capabilities both covert and overt. These countries aggressive moves toward nuclear weapons have exhausted diplomatic diplomacy and the threat of offensive fire power. Therefore, the United Stated has been forced to develop a defensive weapon system capable of protecting its homeland and allied countries. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) is to deter and manage counterattacks in case of a nuclear attack. To do so successfully; land-based silos, Multiple Independent Target Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), U.S. Aircraft Bombers, and Nuclear Submarines must be able to deliver retaliation response without error. Credited is the United States nuclear plan for maintaining world peace. However, without diplomatic diplomacy and the development of a future defensive weapon system the permanence of the free world may cease to exist as we know it today.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 26, 2007
- Accession Number
- AD1117644
Entities
People
- Daniels
- Francis
- Hernandez
- Hutchings
Organizations
- United States Army Sergeants Major Academy