Revitalizing the Nuclear Weapons Enterprise
Abstract
The quantity and role of the United States? nuclear weapons arsenal has evolved, and national security strategy documents continue to maintain unambiguous language regarding this role. However, the current state of the nuclear weapons enterprise can be described as disconnected from the security environment for which it is designed to serve as a strategic deterrence. Actions by the nation that have contributed to the current state include the testing moratorium, the ban on weapons research and development, the reduced emphasis on nuclear training and education in the military, and the degradation of nuclear infrastructure. There is tremendous opportunity ahead for revitalizing the enterprise, but only if the nation makes the commitment to change. The commitment must include modernizing our nuclear force and recapitalizing our nuclear infrastructure, while eliminating excessive weapons and delivery systems, and increasing the nuclear weapons knowledge in the services.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA521983
Entities
People
- Dirk E. Plante
Organizations
- United States Army War College