An Anthology: Rationale for a U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense (1969-1984).

Abstract

This anthology is a selection and short synopsis of representative articles on the rationale for a US ballistic missile defense (BMD). Unclassified articles and documents were reviewed and analyzed to identify and include nine representative articles in the anthology. The anthology reduces the search for quality material on the subject and documents the fundamental rationale for a BMD. The author concluded that the fundamental rationale for a US BMD is to deter nuclear war. In addition, specific rationale for a US BMD is provided in the anthology. Finally, an extensive bibliography is included in the anthology to enhance further research on the subject.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA156781

Entities

People

  • E. C. Tircuit

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Defense
  • Air Defense
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Civil Defense
  • Defense Industry
  • Defense Systems
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Early Warning Systems
  • Earth-To-Space Weapons
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Military Budgets
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Strategic Defense Initiative
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Treaties
  • Warning Systems

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