Support of NATO Strategy in the 1990's,

Abstract

The following report concerns U.S. and allied planning for the future security posture of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It responds to the Congressional request (spelled out in the Appendix) that the Secretary of Defense discuss how Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) missile reductions fit with NATO objectives and how they relate to the Alliance's flexible response strategy. In so doing, the report reflects consultation with NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe (SACEUR) and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. It concludes seven supporting sections matched to specific questions from the Congress. This Overview discusses these important matters involving flexible response, defense requirements, arms control and developing programs. All involve issues which are integral to the support of NATO and America's overall strategy -- aimed at bolstering deterrence, strengthening our alliances, and decreasing Soviet military advantages.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 25, 1988
Accession Number
ADA192415

Entities

People

  • Frank C. Carlucci

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Warfare
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Airborne Warning And Control System
  • Aircrafts
  • Combat Areas
  • Command And Control
  • Command And Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Line Of Sight
  • Military Organizations
  • National Security
  • Radar
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).
  • Strategic Security Studies