Schlesinger's limited nuclear options

Article Abstract:

The Secretary of Defense James R. Schlesinger had reported that the Department of Defense (DOD) had created selective and discriminating options for responding to a limited attack in a famous Cold War declaration. Washington had needed various options other than suicide or surrender, as a massive Soviet ICBM built-up had fatally undercut the nuclear options policy of assured destruction.

Management dynamics, International politics, Management, Company business management, United States. Department of Defense, Schlesinger, James R., Mutual assured destruction

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Interservice static in space; the other services support - but are wary of - the leading role that has been assigned to the Air Force

Article Abstract:

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has assigned to the Air Force the task of being the military space agent. Both the Army and the Navy have reservations about this decision, since both depend on a wide variety of information from space.

Planning, United States. Air Force, Military aspects, Space technology, Rumsfeld, Donald H.

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Global Vigilance, Reach, and Power

Article Abstract:

The current state of readiness within the United States armed forces is examined, and necessary improvements are suggested.

Editorial

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