Communication Quote by Garrett M. Graff
““again concluded that the Soviet Union “with a high degree of confidence” could kill the president, vice president, and all fourteen remaining successors within just five to six minutes of the first missile launch. It all really came down to communications: The government could dig deeper holes or send up more planes, but without, as one report explained, “equally survivable communications,” it’d all be for naught. Even as the””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wizards of OS by Gary O’Kelly, 1995 (quoted in The Pentagon’s Secret Wars)
Effective nuclear retaliation relies on survivable communications; without them, any defensive strategy fails.
In simple terms: Survivable communications are essential for nuclear defense.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize resilient communication systems.
Themes
defense
communication
nuclear strategy
Mood
analytical
cautious
Type
strategic
technical
When to use this quote
- military planning
- crisis management
- policy development
Key Concepts
systems reliability
strategic deterrence
Questions to Reflect On
- What redundancies can ensure communication survivability?
- How can civilian infrastructure support military communications?
A Different Perspective
Communications can be disrupted by unforeseen events.
