Ballistic Missile Submarines of the United States and the Soviet Union: A Comparison of Systems and Doctrine.

Abstract

This thesis compares the development of fleet ballistic missile systems in the United States and Soviet Union and their contribution to the achievement of national security objectives of each nation. To this end, submarine and missile technologies, elements of operational practices and support, and general strategic doctrine, are traced. A comparative assessment of weapon system effectiveness and potential in achieving stated objectives is derived from capabilities, peacetime employment, and wartime plans as stated in open doctrinal documents. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA127829

Entities

People

  • Thom W. Ford

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Boats
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navigation
  • Navy
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Rockets
  • United States

Readers

  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design