Effectiveness of the Proposed Closely Spaced Basing Mode for Protecting the MX Missile: Preliminary Analysis

Describes the proposed closely spaced basing (CSB) mode for the M-X missile, and presents pro and con views of the "fratricide" effect whereby enemy missiles exploding at the M-X site would destroy further incoming missiles. Discusses potential additions to CSB, criticisms, and responses.

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Corporate Author: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 1982.
Series:CRS report.
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