A Quantitative Study of Controlled Flexible Response and the United States Military.

Abstract

Controlled Flexible Response is a nuclear deterrence strategy that is being implemented as part of the United State's deterrence strategy. That strategy is explored and questions concerning its viability are discussed. The role of options and the necessity of knowing the military's perceptions and values concerning these options is discussed. A quantitative methodology is developed to define the military's position in regards to Controlled Flexible Response. Variables are defined, quantified, and analyzed. The results of the survey of the military's values and perceptions concerning nuclear deterrence strategies are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA009975

Entities

People

  • Joseph Albert Hanzel Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Continents
  • Deterrence
  • Geographic Regions
  • Perception
  • United States
  • Viability

Readers

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