A trend is emerging. It seems that some key members of the nuclear arsenal command and control structure are being replaced. The reasons given to the media are vague but suggest misconduct.
“First it was bad attitudes among young officers in nuclear missile launch centers. Now it’s alleged bad behavior by two of the nuclear arsenal’s top commanders.
Together the missteps spell trouble for a nuclear force doubted by some for its relevance, defended by others as vital to national security and now compelled to explain how the firing of key commanders this week should not shake public confidence.
The Air Force on Friday fired Maj. Gen. Michael Carey, who was in charge of its nuclear missiles. Two days earlier the Navy sacked Vice Adm. Tim Giardina, the second-in-command at U.S. Strategic Command, which writes the military’s nuclear war plans and would transmit launch orders should the nation ever go to nuclear war.” – US Nuclear Force Faces a Cascade of Missteps.
I won’t dive into any guesswork, instead just review the facts.
- As of today the command and control structure of America’s nuclear arsenal has changed.
- Two of the men in key positions have been removed.
- This trend may indicate the military is doing a review of personal and cleaning house.
So on the table is the natural assumption that they were removed because it was determined they were no be capable of doing the full extent of their duties – for whatever reason. If these men were in any other jobs this wouldn’t be anything more than a personal issue.
But these men were in key roles required for the launching of nuclear war. So logically we can assume that the people that replaced them are perfectly capable of following nuclear lunch orders – and that the nuclear command and control structure has been cleaned.
Should we fear this? No – but we should keep a very watchful eye and continue to prepare until nuclear weapons are no longer a threat.
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Update October 23, 2013 - 9 GENERALS FIRED, 2 MILITARY LEADERS SUSPENDED!
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