lmaher@uokvax.UUCP (06/13/84)
#R:ames-lm:-31000:uokvax:5000092:000:1014 uokvax!lmaher Jun 12 20:02:00 1984 /***** uokvax:net.politics / ames-lm!eugene / 8:31 pm Jun 7, 1984 */ (my employer). When we had an ABM defense we chose to protect one Minuteman base, and the Soviets chose to protect Moscow. Now, our system /* ---------- */ Don't forget that right next to Moscow are several dozen missile silos. Their ABMs are to protect the missiles, not the city. In fact Moscow has been a "withheld" target since the early 60's (I can look up the date more closely if anyone's dying to know) - it is not scheduled to be hit in any plan, unless it is chosen specifically. Certain Command & Control centers are exempted from attack in order to preserve a command structure capable of standing down and conducting negotiations. Recommended reading in this area is _American Defense Policy, 5th ed_ and _S.I.O.P._. Information on publishers, authors, etc. available on request; or look them up in _Books in Print_ or your local library. Carl (formerly uok!crigney) ..!ctvax!uokvax!lmaher ..!duke!uok!uokvax!lmaher