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SSBN Readiness Policy: the future operating posture of the Trident SSBN strategic...
Catalogue reference: DEFE 25/973
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- 1993 Aug 3 - 1994 Dec 16
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SSBN Readiness Policy: the future operating posture of the Trident SSBN strategic deterrent force (and draft versions); use control of nuclear weapons; review of the political control of nuclear weapons; US nuclear posture review; supplementary nuclear directive for the commander Task Force 345; the readiness posture of the strategic deterrent force
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- CNS/466/08 PART B
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