The counterforce continuum and tailored targeting : a new look at United States nuclear targeting methods and modern deterrence / Benjamin C. Jamison, Major, USAF ; Air University, Air Command and Staff College.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Jamison, Benjamin C., author.

Contributor:

Air University (U.S.). Air Command and Staff College, issuing body.

Air University (U.S.). Press, publisher.

Series:

Wright flyer paper ; no. 89.

Wright flyer paper ; no. 89

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Deterrence (Strategy).

Targeting (Nuclear strategy).

Military policy--Decision making.

Military policy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (vii, 40 pages) : color illustrations, color maps.

Other Title:

New look at United States nuclear targeting methods and modern deterrence

Place of Publication:

Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama : Air University Press, 2022.

Summary:

"This research paper analyzes counterforce and countervalue as targeting strategies to determine if these concepts remain relevant to modern deterrence. Along with this analysis, this research paper recommends an updated construct for both targeting methodologies and proposes a new term for the deterrence lexicon: tailored targeting. This research paper concludes that countervalue deterrent threats are no-longer credible for the United States and the model of counterforce targeting requires modification. Tailored targeting is a concept that matches adversary vulnerabilities and American political objectives to produce a unique targeting solution. When paired with a deliberate strategic messaging strategy, tailored targeting provides the President with a credible deterrent threat. A strategy of multiple tailored targeting solutions for various contingencies creates a continuum of effective deterrent options along the entire spectrum of conflict."--Abstract.

Contents:

Introduction

Literary review

Methodology and doctrinal guidance

Main findings and analysis

Recommendations and conclusions.

Notes:

"Accepted by University Press May 2022 and published September 2022"--Page ii.

In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP).

Includes bibliographical references (pages 29-30).

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (AUL ALMA-D, viewed on September 7, 2022).

OCLC:

1343927284

Access Restriction:

unrestricted online access