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The future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force /

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In the lead-up to the Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Analysis of Alternatives, RAND was asked to examine and assess possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) alternatives against the current Minuteman III system and to provide insights into the potential impact of further force...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Caston, Lauren (Author)
Corporate Authors: Rand Corporation, JSTOR (Organization)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2014]
Series:Rand Corporation monograph series.
Project Air Force report.
Subjects:
Intercontinental ballistic missiles > United States.
Minuteman (Missile)
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Military Science.
Intercontinental ballistic missiles.
United States.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Roles of Strategic Nuclear Forces
  • A Framework for ICBM Design Decisions
  • ICBM Basing
  • Effectiveness and Lethality
  • The Cost of ICBM Alternatives
  • Conclusions
  • Appendix: Manpower Thresholds.