The ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) Modernization Briefer's Handbook

Abstract

This handbook is a guide to assist requirements officers at HQ SAC/ XPQ as they present this briefing to the public. It contains information on the history of ICBMs, evolution of national defense strategy, arms control, the various basing modes proposed for MX-Peacekeeper, and the rationale for deploying Peacekeeper Rail Garrison and Small ICBMs in hard mobile launchers. It is intended to help new briefing officers broaden their knowledge of the historical perspective of ICBM modernization. Keywords: Launching sites; Guided missile launchers; Public relations; Surface to surface missiles; Strategic weapons.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA194364

Entities

People

  • Stephen R. Garcia
  • Terril L. Kemp

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Defense Systems
  • Guided Missiles
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Rockets
  • Space Systems
  • Strategic Weapons
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Missile Defense Systems.