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 …
Sure they can — you can easily set up a system that reverts back to unilateral decision-making in situations that require a decision in minutes (e.g. launch on warning).
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So why bother if the person who can unilaterally do it can declare it to be situation requiring expeditious response & give the order?
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You'd require the military to agree it required expeditious response. You need their participation in any system (including the current one).
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I like the current system, but thanks for your thoughts
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