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| A state of mind on by a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction. |
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| What are Characteristics of deterrance theory? |
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National will
Perception
Capability |
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| Deterrance theory challenges NCO's todo what? |
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| Understand how readiness impacts the Air Force's ability to wage war and how our adversaries judge our leaders and our national power |
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| What is the role of nuclear weapons in deterrence? |
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a. Discourage terrorists and rogue nations from attacking the U.S.
b. If we should fail, stop any conflict as quickly as possible under procedures approved by our nation |
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| What is the relationship between nuclear deterrence and national strategy and policy |
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a. It’s how operations will be conducted
b. Plans for achieving national objectives
c. Nuclear deterrence makes up the majority of U.S. deterrence |
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| 86) Who makes the decision to employ nuclear weapons? |
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| What are the nuclear employment planning factors? |
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a. Knowledge of enemy force strength
b. Types of weapons available
c. Status/disposition of friendly forces |
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| Who is the authority for the requirements and planning document used for DoD stockpiles planning projections? |
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| Who is the authority for national security directives used for nuclear employment? |
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a. Capabilities including non-kinetic and conventional strike capabilities
b. Integrated ballistic and cruise missile defense
c. Responsive infrastructure
d. Robust C2 system
e. Advanced intelligence adaptive planning systems |
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| What is nuclear employment? |
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| Authority, planning documents and employments factors that involve the President, SECDEF, CJCS staff and combatant commanders |
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| What is nuclear proliferation? |
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| a. The spread of nuclear material, fissile material, and weapons-related nuclear technology and information |
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| What is nuclear non-proliferation? |
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| a. Measures to limit and/or stop the spread of nuclear weapons, fissile material, and weapons-related nuclear material. |
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