DOD Acquisition: Case Study of the Air Force Small Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Abstract

The U.S. strategic nuclear forces consist of submarine-launched ballistic missiles, manned bombers (some armed with cruise missiles), and land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMS). Since the 196Os, this triad of nuclear forces has contributed to the primary objective of the Nations strategic forces-deterrence of nuclear war. For several years, national leaders have been concerned that the deterrent value of the triad has been eroded by Soviet improvements to their strategic forces. To correct this condition, several modernization programs are underway to improve the capabilities of US strategic forces The Small Intercontinental Ballistic Missile is one component of the ICBM modernization program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 31, 1986
Accession Number
AD1173368

Entities

People

  • Frank C. Conahan

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Costs
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Launchers
  • Military Acquisition
  • Political Science
  • Program Management
  • Systems Management
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Missile Defense Systems.