Accession Number:

ADA433328

Title:

Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Nuclear Deterrence

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

DEFENSE SCIENCE BOARD WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1998-10-01

Pagination or Media Count:

87.0

Abstract:

This report examines potential measures that DoD should take to sustain nuclear forces, nuclear weapons capabilities, and supporting infrastructure. The Terms of Reference specified that emphasis be placed on 1 Sustaining nuclear weapons stockpile and developing needed capabilities, including delivery system capabilities, in light of arms control agreements, 2 the adequacy of the DOE Stockpile Stewardship for meeting future DoD requirements, 3 the adequacy of the nuclear technical base, 4 future industrial base capability for nuclear deterrent forces and weapons, 5 options for future nuclear deterrent forces and stockpile, acquisition strategies, RD timelines, manufacturing and production capabilities, common systems andor subsystems.

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR FORCES(MILITARY)
• *DETERRENCE
• NUCLEAR WARFARE
• NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION
• NUCLEAR WEAPONS
• DEPLOYMENT
• MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
• OPERATIONAL READINESS
• MILITARY CAPABILITIES
• ARMS CONTROL
• MILITARY PROCUREMENT
• MILITARY PLANNING
• WEAPON DELIVERY
• STOCKPILES
• INFRASTRUCTURE

Subject Categories:

• Nuclear Weapons
• Nuclear Warfare

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE