What is a first strike weapon?
In nuclear strategy, a first strike is a preemptive surprise attack employing overwhelming force. The preferred methodology is to attack the opponent’s strategic nuclear weapon facilities (missile silos, submarine bases, bomber airfields), command and control sites, and storage depots first.
What will happen in a nuclear war?
Besides the immediate destruction of cities by nuclear blasts, the potential aftermath of a nuclear war could involve firestorms, a nuclear winter, widespread radiation sickness from fallout, and/or the temporary (if not permanent) loss of much modern technology due to electromagnetic pulses.
What is the first strike advantage?
A successful first strike would cripple enemy missiles that are ready to launch and would prevent the opponent from readying others for a counterstrike by targeting the enemy’s nuclear stockpiles and launch facilities.
Where are the military nuclear targets in the United States?
Military Nuclear Targets based on some of the largest populated military bases in the United States include the following: Fort Bragg. West of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Home of US Army airborne forces and Special Forces, as well as U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army Reserve Command . Fort Campbell. On the border of Kentucky and Tennessee.
What are the targets if a domestic bomb is developed?
If we are threatened by a domestic bomb that is developed on American soil what are the targets? There are nine active nuclear power plants on the east coast from Vermont to Virginia. These cities and their metro areas contain over 50 million people! There are also 10 naval bases spread across this area as well.
Would a nuclear war be as much of a strategic strike?
It would not be as much of a strategic strike. These weapons are not light and could not come over the border or onto our shores in a briefcase. If we are talking about devastating megaton bombs they weigh tons as well. In most cases, they would be detonated in close proximity to their arrival.
How can I prepare for a nuclear detonation or radiological disaster?
You will have no control over where these weapons strike. The top 6 things you can do to prepare for a nuclear detonation or radiological disaster are as follows: Map your routes away from the area. Include several routes moving north, east, south and west. Be sure you have quick ways out of metro areas.