Possible strategic objectives and alternative military policies, September 20, 1960

RAND document number D-7947. Created for the members of the Concept Group of the Kahn-Quade National Security Seminar to facilitate discussion on Herman Kahn’s proposed list of “alternative national postures”. Discusses scenarios for strategic deterrence of nuclear attack on the U.S. and strategic deterrence of third-area aggression and “major provocations”.