Nuclear Posture Review

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Abstract:

On January 27, 2017, the President directed the Department of Defense to conduct a new Nuclear Posture Review NPR to ensure a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent that protects the homeland, assures allies and above all, deters adversaries. This review comes at a critical moment in our nations history, for America confronts an international security situation that is more complex and demanding than any since the end of the Cold War. In this environment, it is not possible to delay modernization of our nuclear forces if we are to preserve a credible nuclear deterrentensuring that our diplomats continue to speak from a position of strength on matters of war and peace.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
Office of The Secretary of Defense The Pentagon, Washington United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0100

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance
Modernization Areas:
Space; Cyber; Hypersonics; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Counter WMD
Descriptor(s):
nuclear warfare, nuclear weapons, NUCLEAR FORCES(MILITARY), defense planning, strategic warfare, national security, international security, COMMAND CONTROL COMMUNICATIONS, military capabilities, arms control, deterrence, NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Nuclear Warfare
Keyword(s):
NPR(NUCLEAR POSTURE REVIEW), strategic nuclear triad, npt(Nuclear Non Proliferation Treaty), Nuclear Capabilities, nuclear terrorism, policies
Report Date:
2018 Feb 01
Creation Date:
2018 Feb 07