Accession Number:

ADA056016

Title:

An Assessment of European Attitudes on Tactical Nuclear Force Modernization. Volume II. Main Study.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Nov 75-Dec 77,

Corporate Author:

SRI INTERNATIONAL ARLINGTON VA STRATEGIC STUDIES CENTER

Personal Author(s):

• Dornan,James E. , Jr

Report Date:

1977-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

80.0

Abstract:

This report analyzes existing views in Europe, especially in the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom, toward tactical nuclear weapons assesses possible reactions in Europe toward the modernization of NATOs tactical nuclear force, especially through the introduction of high-accuracy, tailored-effects weapons with the potential for increasing military effectiveness while substantially reducing collateral damage in the event of war and discusses ways in which European opinion might be made more receptive to tactical nuclear force modernization. Author

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR WEAPONS
• *MILITARY PLANNING
• FOREIGN POLICY
• NATO
• POLITICAL SCIENCE
• MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN)
• THREATS
• ATTITUDES(PSYCHOLOGY)
• TACTICAL WEAPONS
• PUBLIC OPINION
• DETERRENCE
• WEST GERMANY
• UNITED KINGDOM

Subject Categories:

• Government and Political Science
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE