A Net Assessment of Tactical Nuclear Doctrine for the Integrated Battlefield.

Abstract

After analyses of U.S./NATO and Soviet doctrines for the conduct of tactical nuclear warfare, the opposing doctrines are compared and asymmetries are identified. Doctrinal requirements are developed based upon required battle and preparatory tasks, and in consideration of likely combat scenarios. The asymmetries and the requirements are then fused to produce tactical nuclear warfare issues. These issues generate statements of doctrinal alternatives, and methodologies for the evaluation of these suggested alternatives are proposed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA100504

Entities

People

  • Herbert T. Casey
  • Reed E. Davis Jr.
  • Richard I. Wiles
  • William R. Kraft Jr

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artillery
  • Atomic Demolition Munitions
  • Combat Areas
  • Combat Readiness
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Organizations
  • Personnel Management
  • Surveillance
  • Therapy
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
  • Strategic Security Studies