Future of Navy Strategic Deterrence
Future of Navy Strategic Deterrence BY PGEARHISER – JULY 19, 2012 POSTED IN: INSIDE THE NAVY , TECHNOLOGY , UNDERSEA The following blog was written by Rear Adm. Barry Bruner, director of the Navy’s Undersea Warfare Division (N97). As Vice Adm. John Richardson, Commander Submarine Forces, discussed in his recent post “ Primus in Pace,” July 20, 2012 marks the 52nd anniversary of the first submarine-launched Polaris nuclear missile. This event was celebrated with a simple naval message from the commanding officer of USS George Washington (SSBN 598) to President Dwight Eisenhower: “ POLARIS – FROM OUT OF THE DEEP TO TARGET. PERFECT.” Commemorative photo of the first launch of a Polaris missile from the George Washington (SSBN-598). For over 50 years, and more than 4,000 strategic patrols, Submariners have quietly and reliably provided the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrent triad...