Latest version of JP 3-72 reiterates that nuclear strike order moves from POTUS to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff directly (direct civilian to military jump). (1/3)https://twitter.com/saftergood/status/1141328818591997954 …
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"The President directs employment of nuclear weapons via the CJCS in accordance with established emergency action procedures." (3/3) (E.g., role of SecDef & anyone else is advisory.) Not news, but the latest reaffirming of Presidential unilateral control of nuclear use...
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