nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3)

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:military
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:NC3
gptkbp:component gptkb:graphical_user_interface
communications
control
gptkbp:criticalFor nuclear deterrence
gptkbp:function maintain situational awareness
enable decision-making
transmit nuclear launch orders
gptkbp:historicalEvent played role in Cold War
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3)
gptkbp:importantFor enable authorized use
prevent unauthorized use
survivability in crisis
gptkbp:includes satellite communications
airborne communications
ground-based communications
secure communications networks
gptkbp:modernization ongoing in the United States
gptkbp:oversees gptkb:U.S._Department_of_Defense
gptkb:U.S._Strategic_Command
gptkbp:purpose ensure control of nuclear weapons
gptkbp:relatedTo nuclear triad
nuclear weapons security
Nuclear Posture Review
nuclear launch authority
gptkbp:threats cyber attacks
electromagnetic pulse (EMP)
physical attack
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:United_States
other nuclear-armed states
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Evolved_Strategic_SATCOM_(ESS)
gptkb:Evolved_Strategic_SATCOM_(ESS)_program
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7