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| − | '''Nuclear target structures''' is part of the [[nuclear war | + | '''Nuclear target structures''' is part of the [[nuclear war|nuclear]] related military strategies and concepts developed during the [[Cold War]] and still in use in the 21st century. The term refers to sites that an enemy nuclear power is likely major targets to send [[nuclear weapon]]s to during a [[first strike]] or retaliation/defensive strike. This attack procedure is for using nuclear weapons in the event that a hostile [[threats|threat]] that cannot be subjugated by using conventional forces or that a hostile nation has used [[weapons of mass destruction]] against a [[sovereign state]]. |
Because [[nation]] [[state]] nuclear target structures may have changed since the end of the Cold War, it is difficult to predict with certainty what targets [[Russia]], [[China]], [[North Korea]], or [[Pakistan]] might have selected in the [[United States]]. However, targeting should be similar to what was predicted in the early 1990s. | Because [[nation]] [[state]] nuclear target structures may have changed since the end of the Cold War, it is difficult to predict with certainty what targets [[Russia]], [[China]], [[North Korea]], or [[Pakistan]] might have selected in the [[United States]]. However, targeting should be similar to what was predicted in the early 1990s. | ||
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These are [[population]] and industrial centers that probably wouldn't be hit in the first strikes but would be high on the lists for later destruction to further cripple [[America]]'s ability to fight a prolonged [[war]] and/or recover and function as a nation. [[Threats]] against these targets could also be used following the initial [[attack]]s to force our leadership to capitulate. | These are [[population]] and industrial centers that probably wouldn't be hit in the first strikes but would be high on the lists for later destruction to further cripple [[America]]'s ability to fight a prolonged [[war]] and/or recover and function as a nation. [[Threats]] against these targets could also be used following the initial [[attack]]s to force our leadership to capitulate. | ||
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The British Navy operate four ballistic missile submarines as their main nuclear deterrent. Each captain has a letter from the current prime minister giving them instructions in the event of an attack by a hostile force. These are called the [[Letters of last resort]]. | The British Navy operate four ballistic missile submarines as their main nuclear deterrent. Each captain has a letter from the current prime minister giving them instructions in the event of an attack by a hostile force. These are called the [[Letters of last resort]]. | ||
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* "They all hate us anyhow, so let's drop the big one now..." - Excerpted lyrics from "[[Political science]]" by Randy Newman | * "They all hate us anyhow, so let's drop the big one now..." - Excerpted lyrics from "[[Political science]]" by Randy Newman | ||
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* [[Letters of last resort]] | * [[Letters of last resort]] | ||
| − | * [[Mutually assured destruction]] | + | * [[Mutually assured destruction]] |
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| − | ==Bibliography and | + | ==Bibliography and further reading == |
| − | * [[Joel Skousen|Skousen, Joel]], ''[[Strategic Relocation - North American Guide to Safe Places]]'', 3rd Edition, [[Utah]], Perfect Paperback, 2011. Print. ISBN-10: 1568612621, ISBN-13: 978-1568612621 - [http://joelskousen.com/strategic.html JoelSkousen.com], [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10873066-strategic-relocation [[GoodReads.com]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/strategic-relocation-film-full-version [[TheSurvivalistBlog.net]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: Expanded Relocation Zone | + | * [[Joel Skousen|Skousen, Joel]], ''[[Strategic Relocation - North American Guide to Safe Places]]'', 3rd Edition, [[Utah]], Perfect Paperback, 2011. Print. ISBN-10: 1568612621, ISBN-13: 978-1568612621 - [http://joelskousen.com/strategic.html JoelSkousen.com], [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10873066-strategic-relocation [[GoodReads.com]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/strategic-relocation-film-full-version [[TheSurvivalistBlog.net]]], [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: Expanded Relocation Zone] |
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* [http://www.survivalblog.com/redoubt.html Survivalist Retreat in The American Redoubt -- Move to the Mountain States] | * [http://www.survivalblog.com/redoubt.html Survivalist Retreat in The American Redoubt -- Move to the Mountain States] | ||
* [http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html [[The Survival Blog]] Suggested Retreat Areas] | * [http://www.survivalblog.com/retreatareas.html [[The Survival Blog]] Suggested Retreat Areas] | ||
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* [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: [[American Redoubt]] An Expanded Relocation Zone by Joel Skousen] | * [http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/expanded-western-relocation-zone Excerpt: [[American Redoubt]] An Expanded Relocation Zone by Joel Skousen] | ||
* [http://www.strategicrelocation.com StrategicRelocation.com Retreat Recommendations] | * [http://www.strategicrelocation.com StrategicRelocation.com Retreat Recommendations] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category : United States History]] | [[Category : United States History]] | ||
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[[Category : Military Strategies and Concepts]] | [[Category : Military Strategies and Concepts]] | ||
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Revision as of 01:18, April 20, 2016
Nuclear target structures is part of the nuclear related military strategies and concepts developed during the Cold War and still in use in the 21st century. The term refers to sites that an enemy nuclear power is likely major targets to send nuclear weapons to during a first strike or retaliation/defensive strike. This attack procedure is for using nuclear weapons in the event that a hostile threat that cannot be subjugated by using conventional forces or that a hostile nation has used weapons of mass destruction against a sovereign state.
Because nation state nuclear target structures may have changed since the end of the Cold War, it is difficult to predict with certainty what targets Russia, China, North Korea, or Pakistan might have selected in the United States. However, targeting should be similar to what was predicted in the early 1990s.
Fallout patterns from a first strike upon our retaliatory assets might look devastating.
Department of Defense De-Classified TR-82 "High Risk Areas" Report
Much of the target structure location research here is based on numerous published sources[1], but especially the U.S. DoD's de-classified TR-82 "High Risk Areas" report. This report contains a fairly comprehensive list of ICBM and nuclear payload bomber targets that has been generated by military intelligence.
Primary Targets
These "first strike" targets are mostly missile silos, bomber bases, submarine bases, and command and control (C2) centers. The enemy must neutralize these assets immediately to prevent or minimize nuclear retaliation.
Secondary Targets
Secondary targets refers to major military, industrial, governmental, and transportation centers. Also included are seaports, locks and dams. These may be hit at once by the first missiles or struck by the bombers that will follow.
Tertiary Targets
These are population and industrial centers that probably wouldn't be hit in the first strikes but would be high on the lists for later destruction to further cripple America's ability to fight a prolonged war and/or recover and function as a nation. Threats against these targets could also be used following the initial attacks to force our leadership to capitulate.
British nuclear response
The British Navy operate four ballistic missile submarines as their main nuclear deterrent. Each captain has a letter from the current prime minister giving them instructions in the event of an attack by a hostile force. These are called the Letters of last resort.
Quotes
- "They all hate us anyhow, so let's drop the big one now..." - Excerpted lyrics from "Political science" by Randy Newman
See also
Bibliography and further reading
- Skousen, Joel, Strategic Relocation - North American Guide to Safe Places, 3rd Edition, Utah, Perfect Paperback, 2011. Print. ISBN-10: 1568612621, ISBN-13: 978-1568612621 - JoelSkousen.com, GoodReads.com, TheSurvivalistBlog.net, Excerpt: Expanded Relocation Zone
External links
- Survivalist Retreat in The American Redoubt -- Move to the Mountain States
- The Survival Blog Suggested Retreat Areas
- SurvivalRealty.com Retreat Property examples in the USA and Internationally
- - Alex Barron's Charles Carroll Society Survival Retreat guidance
- John Jacob Schmidt's Radio Free Redoubt Retreat advice
- - Many examples of Survival Retreats at SurvivalRetreatConsulting
- Additional retreat examples at American Redoubt Realty
- JoelSkousen.com Strategic Relocation advice from Joel Skousen
- GoodReads.com Strategic Relocation
- TheSurvivalistBlog.net Strategic Relocation - The Film / DVD
- Excerpt: American Redoubt An Expanded Relocation Zone by Joel Skousen
- StrategicRelocation.com Retreat Recommendations
References
- ↑ Nuclear Country Profile, Washington, DC: Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI), Last updated: May, 2014. Accessed January 15, 2015