Toward a Conceptual Framework for Operational Arms Control in Europe's Central Region

Abstract

This study sketches a military framework for conceiving and evaluating measures for operational arms control in Europe's central region--i. e., arms control affecting the operations and readiness of forces. Such measures are complementary to structural arms control, which affects size and composition. In the past, operational arms control has been largely associated with confidence-building measures that have limited, although worthy, ambitions. This study argues, however, that operational arms control has the potential to substantially improve NATO's military security. Although operational arms control has considerable potential by itself, this study concludes that it should no longer be treated as a separate subject, but should be integrated with structural measures. Keywords: Arms control; Central Europe; Military operations; Operational readiness; NATO.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA214057

Entities

People

  • Paul K. Davis

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Arms Control
  • Attrition
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Defense Planning
  • Doctrine
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geography
  • International Security
  • Military Planning
  • National Security
  • Second World War
  • Treaties
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Systems Analysis and Design