POA - 10. Nuclear Deterrence and Theory

Question 1

The prevention from action by fear of consequences. A state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction.

Answer 1

Definition of Deterrence

Question 2

Capability x Will x Perception =

Answer 2

Deterrence

Question 3

Political resolve to actually employ capability

Answer 3

National Will (Intent)

Question 4

Our opponent’s perception of our capability and our national will

Answer 4

Perception

Question 5

Deterrence Formula

Answer 5

Capability x Will x Perception = Deterrence

Question 6

To deter an attack against the US and its interests and, should deterrence fail, to terminate the conflict as quickly as possible on terms favorable to the US.

Answer 6

Role of Nuclear Weapons

Question 7

To provide secure, safe, reliable, and ready forces in support of our national nuclear deterrence capability.

Answer 7

USAF Role in Nuclear Deterrence

Question 8

Threat of retaliation during Cold War served as the foundatin for _____.

Answer 8

Extended Deterrence

Question 9

An important pillar of US policy, _____ is less about retaliation and more about posturing to convince an enemy that they are unlikely to achieve the political and military objectives behind any attack on the US or one of our allies.

Answer 9

Extended Deterrence

Question 10

Guidance that is directive and/or instructive. May change due to changes in national leadership, political considerations, or for fiscal reasons.

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Policy

Question 11

Expressed in National Security Strategy (NSS) and Presidential Executive Orders. Within military operations, it is expressed as Strategic Objectives and Rules of Engagement. What needs to be done.

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Policy

Question 12

Defines how operations will be conducted to accomplish national policy objectives. Originates in policy and addresses broad objectives and the plans for achieving them. A plan of action, a “matching of means to ends”

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Strategy

Question 13

The purpose of armed forces, to fight/win Nation’s wars.

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Military Power

Question 14

A state of mind brought about by the existence of a credible threat of unacceptable counteraction.

Answer 14

Deterrence

Question 15

What are characteristics of deterrence theory?

Answer 15

National Will, Perception, and Capability

Question 16

As NCOs you must understand how your readiness impacts the Air Force’s capability to wage war and how adversaries judge our leaders and our national powers.

Answer 16

Deterrence Theory

Question 17

How operations will be conducted, the plans for achieving national objectives, and nuclear deterrence makes up the majority of US deterrence indicates the relationship between?

Answer 17

Nuclear Deterrence & National Strategy and Policy