Assuring Control of Nuclear Weapons
The Evolution of Permissive Action Links
Peter Stein author Peter Feaver author
Format:Hardback
Publisher:University Press of America
Published:21st Jul '87
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A central problem in the history of nuclear weapons has been how to assure that they will only be used when directed and authorized) not in an accident, not by terrorists, not by allies, and not by battlefield commanders acting on their own. Permissive Action Links (PALs) were developed in the 1960s as a technological solution to this problem. This book first examines the factors of that led to the first decision to develop PALs.
A well-written report on a most important aspect of nuclear weapons security and safety. Although I was a direct participant during much of the history of PALs, I learned a great deal from this report. -- General David C. Jones, former chairman, US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Air Force
A well-written report on a most important aspect of nuclear weapons security and safety. Although I was a direct participant during much of the history of PALs, I learned a great deal from this report. -- General David C. Jones, former chairman, US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Air Force
ISBN: 9780819163363
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 25mm
Weight: 454g
124 pages