The Ground-Launched Cruise Missile in NATO: Political Aspects

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Abstract:

This paper is a historical analysis of the political aspects of deploying the ground-launched cruise missile GLCM in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO nations. The paper first identifies United States US political and military reasons for deployment of the GLCM. Secondly, it traces diplomacy between the US and NATO leading to NATOs concurrence to deploy the GLCM. Thirdly, it identifies political problems encountered by deploying NATO nations, up to the actual deployment of GLCMs in each nation. Lastly, as a result of analyzing the historical data presented, the paper develops both positive and negative political lessons learned from the deployment process for future use.

Author(s):
Crupper, Jr., Charles G. ; Mcdonald, Richard T.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
Descriptive Note:
Student rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA192610
Pagination:
0064

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
ACSC-88-0610, ACSC-88-1740
Monitor Series:
ACSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CRUISE MISSILES, NATO, DEPLOYMENT, HISTORY, SURFACE TO SURFACE MISSILES, UNITED STATES, POLITICAL SCIENCE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Forces and Organizations
Keyword(s):
*GCLM(GROUND LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE)
Report Date:
1988 Apr 01