A Methodology for the Analysis of Conventional and Nuclear Prompt Global Strike Alternatives

Abstract

The Quadrennial Defense Review in 2006 made several decisions which affect US Strategic Command's (USSTRATCOM) mission areas, specifically in the area of conventional prompt global strike (CPGS) capability. There is a need for analysis of issues associated with USSTRATCOM lines of operation in the areas of Strategic Deterrence/Nuclear Operations. Global Strike with respect to the conventional strike capability is explored to include prompt global strike as a follow-on to the joint force enabler to respond to various threats. The Systems Decision Process (SDP) is applied to analyze CPGS alternatives based on a value focused thinking methodology in order to develop a strategy for meeting the challenges of today and to help prioritize the implementation of this strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA500533

Entities

People

  • Suzanne M. Delong

Organizations

  • United States Military Academy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Counter WMD
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Fleet Ballistic Missiles
  • Guided Bombs
  • Hypersonic Reentry Vehicles
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles
  • Military Organizations
  • Operations Research
  • Prompt Global Strike
  • Rockets
  • Systems Engineering
  • Theater Ballistic Missiles
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • United States Strategic Command
  • Warfare

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