An Assessment of the Utility of On-Site Inspection for INF Treaty Verification

Abstract

This report analyzes the utility of on-site inspection (OSI) for enhancing Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF) treaty verification of Soviet compliance with US-proposed collateral limits on short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs). It outlines a detailed verification regime that relies on manned OSI teams to help verify limitations on Soviet SRBM deployments. It also assesses the OSI regime's potential impact on US Pershing deployments. Finally, the report reviews the history of American policy concerning on-site inspection and evaluates the overall utility of OSI in support of National Technical Means. Keywords: Theater nuclear force balance, Soviet nuclear forces.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 10, 1983
Accession Number
ADA221226

Entities

People

  • D. M. Hart
  • J. C. Baker
  • R. T. Doherty

Tags

Communities of Interest

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

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Anti-Ballistic Missiles
  • Arms Control
  • Arms Control Treaties
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Cameras
  • Control Systems
  • Detection
  • Field Tests
  • Governments
  • Law
  • National Security
  • Negotiations
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Short Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Treaties
  • United States

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  • Strategic Security Studies