Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures
Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Chapter One: Roles of Strategic Nuclear Forces
Deterring a Nuclear Attack on the United States
Preventing an Arms Race
Compatibility with Future Arms Control Agreements
Maintaining Warfighting Capabilities
Deterring Regional Nuclear Powers
An ICBM for a New Generation of Challenges
Purpose and Organization of This Report
Chapter Two: A Framework for ICBM Design Decisions
Chapter Three: ICBM Basing
Survivability of the Current Silo-Based Force
Increased Accuracy
Launch Under Attack
The Impact of Arms Control
Options for Basing Alternatives
Conclusion
Chapter Four: Effectiveness and Lethality
ICBM Propulsion
ICBM Boost Characteristics
Plane Changes
Southern Launches
Alternative Launch Locations
Geographical Coverage with Expanded Basing
Improving Missile Accuracy
Maneuvering Flight and Reentry Vehicles
ICBM Payload
Conclusion
Chapter Five: The Cost of ICBM Alternatives
ICBM Future Force Options
Basic Sustainment
New-Build Modernized Minuteman
All-New Mobile-Based Missile on New Lands
Initial Cost Ranges
Minuteman III Total Annual Costs
Cost Considerations When a Follow-On System Is Anticipated
ICBM Cost Estimates Relevant to Potential Follow-On Systems
Cost Estimates for Selected Possible Future Force Options
Rough Cost Estimates by Category
Cost Conclusions
ICBM Cost Implications for the Upcoming Analysis of Alternatives
Options for Survivable Basing
Propulsion, Boost, Reentry, and Payload Options for ICBM Effectiveness
ICBM Force-Size Reduction Implications
Appendix: Manpower Thresholds
Bibliography