According to ''The Washington Post'', the
United States Strategic Command
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contingency plan for dealing with "imminent" threats is formally known as CONPLAN 8022-02. The plan was reportedly completed in November 2003, resulting in a preemptive and offensive strike capability. The main plan involves the preemptive use of
tactical nuclear strikes (
mini-nukes) on deep-ground rocket/bomb installations,
computer viruses, and
radar disruption technology.
See:
Single Integrated Operational Plan for origins and details.
External links
''Washington Post'' article about CONPLAN 8022
United States Department of Defense plans
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