Qaddafi Has One of Our Nukes or Some Things We Need to Know about Behavioral Science and Security,

Abstract

The battle for peace is vital to our national interest. Our nuclear deterrent is critical to winning that battle. Security is a major factor in keeping that nuclear deterrent viable. Vulnerabilities do exist including those in the areas the author has identified: human response to equipment- related problems and prediction of human response under stress. The author believes that behavioral science and security practitioners can develop tools to help cope with these problems.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1981
Accession Number
ADP002921

Entities

People

  • D. R. Richards

Organizations

  • Booz Allen Hamilton

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Maryland
  • Physical Security
  • Security
  • Vulnerability

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Strategic Security Studies