Scenarios of Nuclear Escalation Dominance and Vulnerability.

Abstract

This document examines the role of strategic missile - carrying submarines in deterrence and mission of attacking these forces during the conventional phase of a war. Strategies considered include wars originating in varying regions. Included is a discussion of varying locations for submarine deployments impacting on potential Antisubmarine Warfare campaign. Escalation considerations include vertical, horizontal, and time. It concludes with analysis of possible arms control regulations. (KR)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA195668

Entities

People

  • James John Tritten

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Arms Control
  • Asia
  • Ballistic Missile Submarines
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • California
  • Geography
  • International Relations
  • National Security
  • Naval Operations
  • Naval Warfare
  • Navy
  • North America
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Nuclear Warfare
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Submarine Warfare

Readers

  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design