In general, weapon systems are defined to fail safely—it is better to not fire at all. Moreover it seems Team Oligarchy has decided to avoid military reform (accidentally firing DoE people notwithstanding) so there's minimal chance of a real shake-up.
You must remember that all of these mechanisms are designed by people with the same fears as everyone else. In a situation of extreme neglect, the warheads may very well fail first.
Worry instead about critical civilian infrastructure: bridges, dams, water treatment facilities, chemical plants... more localized problems with far fewer eyeballs watching them.
Moreover it seems Team Oligarchy has decided to avoid military reform (accidentally firing DoE people notwithstanding) so there's minimal chance of a real shake-up.
(Score: 3, Insightful) by Samantha Wright on Friday February 28, @08:31PM (1 child)
In general, weapon systems are defined to fail safely—it is better to not fire at all. Moreover it seems Team Oligarchy has decided to avoid military reform (accidentally firing DoE people notwithstanding) so there's minimal chance of a real shake-up.
You must remember that all of these mechanisms are designed by people with the same fears as everyone else. In a situation of extreme neglect, the warheads may very well fail first.
Worry instead about critical civilian infrastructure: bridges, dams, water treatment facilities, chemical plants... more localized problems with far fewer eyeballs watching them.
(Score: 1) by pTamok on Tuesday March 04, @02:44PM
Removing Chiefs of Staff, and the Judge Advocates General 'the conscience of the military', who advise on the legality of military things [military.com] is reform. Not of the good kind.