Nuclear Triad and Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles

What is the primary purpose of the nuclear triad?

• To ensure a first-strike capability

• To provide a second-strike capability

• To reduce military spending

• To eliminate the need for ground forces

Which country's missile technology significantly influenced post-WWII developments?

• France

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• Japan

What was a major disadvantage of the Regulus missile system?

• It could not carry a nuclear warhead

• It required the submarine to surface for launch

• It had a very short range

• It required the submarine to remain submerged

What was a key feature of the Polaris missile program?

• Deployment on land-based silos

• Development of solid-fueled rockets

• Use of liquid-fueled rockets

• Reliance on manned bombers

Which submarine was the first to successfully launch a Polaris missile?

• USS Nautilus

• USS George Washington

• USS Scorpion

• USS Albacore

What was the significance of the USS George Washington's commissioning?

• It was the first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine

• It marked the beginning of the US nuclear triad

• It was the first submarine to carry Regulus missiles

• It was the first diesel-powered submarine

What was the main issue with the first generation of Polaris warheads?

• They were inaccurate and short-ranged

• They were too expensive to produce

• They could not be launched from submarines

• They were too heavy to be launched

What was the nickname given to the fleet of 41 Polaris-carrying submarines?

• The 41 for Freedom

• The Nuclear Fleet

• The Silent Service

• The Cold War Guardians

What treaty limited the number of submarine-based nuclear missile tubes for the US?

• The SALT I Treaty

• The INF Treaty

• The START Treaty

• The SALT II Treaty

What was the ultimate fate of the USS George Washington?

• It was decommissioned and scrapped

• It was converted to a museum ship

• It was sunk during a naval battle

• It was transferred to the British Navy