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1 online resource (xxvii, 156 pages) : illustrations (some color). |
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text file PDF |
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RAND Corporation monograph series
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Rand Project Air Force
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Rand Corporation monograph series.
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Project Air Force report.
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| Note |
"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited." |
| Summary |
In the lead-up to the Air Force Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Analysis of Alternatives, RAND was asked to examine and assess possible intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) alternatives against the current Minuteman III system and to provide insights into the potential impact of further force reductions. The researchers developed a framework consisting of five categories - basing, propulsion, boost, reentry, and payload - to characterize alternative classes of ICBM and to assess the survivability and effectiveness of possible alternatives. Using existing cost analyses and cost data from historical ICBM programs, they derived likely cost bounds on alternative classes of ICBM systems. Finally, they developed force reduction scenarios, examined their impacts on several key nuclear specialty career fields to understand the implications of reductions on the current organizational structure, and compared sustainment and requirement profiles within the various reduction scenarios. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-156). |
| Contents |
Roles of strategic nuclear forces -- A framework for ICBM design decisions -- ICBM basing -- Effectiveness and lethality -- The cost of ICBM alternatives -- Conclusions -- Appendix: Manpower thresholds. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access |
| Subject |
Intercontinental ballistic missiles -- United States.
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Intercontinental ballistic missiles. |
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United States. |
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Minuteman (Missile)
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Minuteman (Missile) |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Rand Corporation.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Caston, Lauren. Future of the U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile force. Santa Monica, CA : RAND, [2014] 9780833076236 (DLC) 2014002883 (OCoLC)868648624 |
| ISBN |
9780833076281 (electronic book) |
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0833076280 (electronic book) |
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083307623X (electronic book) |
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9780833076236 (electronic book) |
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9780833076267 (electronic book) |
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0833076264 (electronic book) |
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9780833076274 |
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0833076272 |
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RAND/MG-1210-AF |
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