Removing the B-52's Nuclear Mission

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Abstract:

Todays military faces more budget cuts and nuclear arms reductions, forcing tough decisions on what capabilities to maintain. Removing the Air Launched Cruise Missile and the B-52 from the nuclear arsenal provides the Air Force an opportunity to divert valuable dollars to newer programs without any major losses in capabilities. The Air Force would be able to spend that money on new systems while the B-52 would be able to focus on a singular mission. This paper looks at why now is the right time to remove this aging weapons system.

Author(s):
Giacomazza, Daniel R.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,01 Apr 2010,01 Apr 2010
Pagination:
0014

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Hypersonics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, nuclear weapons, arms control treaties, deterrence, combat operations, air force personnel, military budgets, military capabilities, cruise missiles, weapon systems, bomber aircraft, military modernization
Keyword(s):
B 52 aircraft
Report Date:
2010 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2017 Jan 24