Withering Triad: an Examination of the Modernization Programs For the Strategic Nuclear Forces of the United States

The strategic nuclear triad was the foundation of the American military posture for the duration of the Cold War. During this period, the United States developed detailed roles, missions, and requirements for these forces. With the pronounced termination of the Cold War, the forces that compose the triad have significantly diminished, and their roles and missions have been reduced. This thesis reviews the triad policies of the United States and examines the current modernization programs that are applicable to the three legs of the triad. It also addresses the need for maintenance of triad forces in the post-Soviet world.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science in Defense and Strategic Studies

Level thesis:degree_level

Masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Defense and Strategic Studies

Year

1997

Author dc:creator

• Kalic, Sean Nicholas

Contributors dc:contributor

• William Van Cleave

• Defense and Security Studies

Statement dc:rights

• © Sean Nicholas Kalic

Repository record dc:identifier

https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/556

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:bearworks.missouristate.edu:theses-1557