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Accession Number:

AD1173368

Title:

DOD Acquisition: Case Study of the Air Force Small Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Author(s):

• Conahan, Frank C

Author Organization(s):

• United States General Accounting Office

Report Date:

1986-07-31

Abstract:

The U.S. strategic nuclear forces consist of submarine-launched ballistic missiles, manned bombers (some armed with cruise missiles), and land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMS). Since the 196Os, this triad of nuclear forces has contributed to the primary objective of the Nations strategic forces-deterrence of nuclear war. For several years, national leaders have been concerned that the deterrent value of the triad has been eroded by Soviet improvements to their strategic forces. To correct this condition, several modernization programs are underway to improve the capabilities of US strategic forces The Small Intercontinental Ballistic Missile is one component of the ICBM modernization program.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

18

File Size:

0.94MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

• intercontinental ballistic missiles
• ballistic missiles
• department of defense
• military acquisition
• acquisition
• air force
• weapon systems
• contractors
• contracts
• control systems
• political science
• program management
• systems management
• weapons
• costs
• defense systems
• engineering

Identifiers:

• air force acquisition
• small icbm
• icbm (INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILES)
• design COMPETITION
• production COMPETITION

SubjectCategory:

• Guided Missle Technology
• Military Sciences

Communities of Interest:

• Weapons Technologies

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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