Assessment of the Utility of On-Site Inspection for INF Treaty Verification. Sanitized.

摘要

This report analyzes the utility of on-site inspection (OSI) for enhancing Intermediate-Range Nuclear Force (INF) treaty verification of Soviet compliance with US-proposed collateral limits on short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs). It outlines a detailed verification regime that relies on manned OSI teams to help verify limitations on Soviet SRBM deployments. It also assesses the OSI regime's potential impact on US Pershing deployments. Finally, the report reviews the history of American policy concerning on-site inspection and evaluates the overall utility of OSI in support of National Technical Means. Keywords: Theater nuclear force balance, Soviet nuclear forces. (AW)