Civil Defense Planning Assumptions, 1956


Civil Defense Planning Assumptions, 1956 :

The Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 was repealed in 1994, with certain functions transferred to FEMA. (1) It is accepted that a potential enemy has the capability of attacking any target within the United States or its possessions. (2) It is accepted that a potential enemy has the capability of: (2.a) Producing nuclear weapons, biological and chemical warfare agents, as well as conventional incendiary and high explosive weapons. (2.b) Delivering these weapons by piloted aircraft, submarine launched missiles or mines, and by clandestine menas. (2.c) Supporting a large scale war effort by technical and industrial skills and organization. (3) It is accepted that a potential enemy is engaged in a major effort to develop both guided and ballistic missiles, including the ICBM. (FCDA, 1956 Annual Report, 1957, pp. 6-7) (4) It is assumed that bases of military retaliation, other important military installations, and concentrations of population and industry will be targets for nuclear attack. (Ibid, p. 8)

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