Dilemmas in the politico-military conduct of escalating crises
By: [by] H. Averch and M. M. Lavin
Series: Rand Corporation. Paper -- P-3205; P (Rand Corporation) -- 3205
Publisher: Rand Corp.
Published: 1965
Place of publication: Santa Monica, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 12
Subjects: Decision making; Military policy
Description: A discussion of the difficulty in accomplishing political direction of the military in rapidly escalating nuclear crises. From the study of hypothetical crises by means of hand-played games, it is found that differences in responsibilities, perceptions, and operational styles between the political and military agencies result in inconsistencies between decisions and actions. It is also found that the political leaders are often deficient in adapting policies to the command-control constraints emerging during interactions with military sections.
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