Ballistic missile submarines of the United States and the Soviet Union: a comparison of systems and doctrine.
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Authors
Ford, Thom W.
Subjects
United States and Soviet strategic doctrine
SSBN
SLBM
ballistic missile submarine
fleet ballistic missile systems
submarine launched ballistic missiles
nuclear doctrine
SSBN
SLBM
ballistic missile submarine
fleet ballistic missile systems
submarine launched ballistic missiles
nuclear doctrine
Advisors
Daniel, Donald C.
Date of Issue
1982-12
Date
December 1982
Publisher
Language
en_US
Abstract
This thesis compares the development of fleet ballistic missile systems in the United States and Soviet Union and their contribution to the achievement of national security objectives of each nation. To this end, submarine and missile technologies, elements of operational practices and support, and general strategic doctrine, are traced. A comparative assessment of weapon system effectiveness and potential in achieving stated objectives is derived from capabilities, peacetime employment, and wartime plans as stated in open doctrinal documents.
Type
Thesis
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Department
National Security Affairs (NSA)
Organization
Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
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Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Rights
This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.