“The purpose of a deterrent force is to create a set of conditions that would cause an adversary to conclude that the cost of any particular act against the United States of America or her allies is far higher than the potential benefit of that act.”
Bombers B-52 & B-2 |
SLBM – Trident II (D-5) |
ICBM – Minuteman III |
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B-52 Stratofortress
B-2 Spirit (Stealth)
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Sea Based
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Land Based
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A credible, reliable, available deterrent is relevant in the increasing complex threats in the 21st century
Stabilizing
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Positive Controls
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Core Competencies | Experience Base| ICBM Experience | USAF Strategic Missile History | What is Nuclear Deterrence?
Customer: USSTRATCOM | Customer: AFGSC | Customer: 20th Air Force | Customer: AFNWC Systems Directorate