There is in fact no such system. Once the political decision is made, military uses them. Political appointees can advise but not block.https://twitter.com/vigocarpathian1/status/797880098753892352 …
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Yea, no. Economist article doesn't back up their assertions and you citing that as proof shows no firsthand knowledge
On the topic of whether an officer could defy authenticated launch orders: http://www.slate.com/articles/life/the_spectator/2011/02/an_unsung_hero_of_the_nuclear_age.html …
