Civil Defense in Soviet Strategic Perceptions.

Abstract

This study examines and analyzes possible Soviet views on the strategic significance and utility of civil defense for deterrence, war-fighting and crisis management. Specifically, it describes and assesses Soviet views on the need and requirements for and the role of civil defense in the Soviet defense posture, policies and strategy and on its contribution to war fighting, war outcome and recovery. It analyzes the Soviet targeting doctrine and its relationship to civil defense priorities, measures for assuring system, national and economic survival and essential support for the armed forces. The study also examines possible methods for Soviet exploitation of its civil defense capabilities for crisis management. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA109652

Entities

People

  • Leon Goure

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Defense
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Defense Systems
  • Electric Power Plants
  • Employment
  • Geography
  • Health Services
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Minority Groups
  • Personnel Management
  • Political Systems
  • Recreation
  • War Colleges
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Strategic Security Studies