FM 100-30: Nuclear Operations | T.REX ARMS Field Manual Vault

FM 100-30 Nuclear Operations

FM 100-30

Nuclear Operations

Army · FM · Oct 1996 · 92 pages

About

In the past, Soviet-styled armored echeloned formations were the primary threat to the United States (US). In response to this threat the US designed and stockpiled tactical nuclear weapons. Today's threats consist of regional instabilities and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). However, the US, as well as many other nations, actively pursues a policy of nonproliferation. Despite this, the number of nations who have, or are developing, nuclear weapons continues to grow. Therefore, the US may some day find itself confronted by an opponent who possesses nuclear weapons. Because of the continuing reduction in the size of US military forces, the US could also find itself opposed by an overwhelming conventional threat. Either scenario could lead to the use of nuclear weapons.

DesignationFM 100-30

EditionOct 1996

StatusSuperseded

Pages92

FunctionCBRN

CollectionRecent Archive

Editions 2

References 29

JP 3-12.2Not in the Vault
JP 3-12.3Not in the Vault
FM 3Not in the Vault
FM 25-50Not in the Vault
JP 3-12.1Not in the Vault
TM 39-4-1Not in the Vault
JP 5-03.1Not in the Vault
FM 12-6Not in the Vault
ATP 45Not in the Vault