More indications that Disbanding SAC was a bad Idea.

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The recent firings/resignations really are indications that SAC had the discipline and procedures to maintain Nuclear Weapons correctly and Safely. SecDef comments on things he is putting back in place just affirm that SAC did it right and disbanding was a mistake. Here is another bit of info.

T-Minus 13: Effective July 1, the nation's three Minuteman III ICBM wings will revert from their current designation as space wings back to their pre-1997 designation as missile wings. Maj. Laurie Arellano, an Air Force Space Command spokeswoman, confirmed the date to the Daily Report yesterday. Gen. Michael Moseley, outgoing Chief of Staff, announced on June 6 the change--one of many actions that the Air Force's leadership has taken in the past year to reemphasize the importance of the nuclear mission.

From AF Daily Report 18 Jun 08

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The recent firings/resignations really are indications that SAC had the discipline and procedures to maintain Nuclear Weapons correctly and Safely. SecDef comments on things he is putting back in place just affirm that SAC did it right and disbanding was a mistake. Here is another bit of info.

Agreed... SAC was definitely the way to handle the nuclear mission. As soon as SAC dissolved the mission became a job. One of the many tremendous decisions involving McPeak.

While the Minot snafu brought the issue to light I still believe the firings of Mosely and Wynn had more to do with disagreements over the future of the USAF than the weapon issue. Gates wants to invest everything into the current situation and the USAF wanted to invest a portion into the current situation while still maintaining a balanced fleet of aircraft that can fight a multitude of warfares... not just get a battlefield perspective through a soda straw.

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Hi Chris,
I agree with your assessment of the resignations. The nukes problem was just the 'public' reason. The SecDef has SAC experience early in his career he was either a LT or Capt at Offutt. Maybe that will turn out to be a positive influence. The UAV lobby appears to have made great inroads.
I think they are excellent for some missions. But--- I remember the same kinds of discussions over bombers vs. missiles. The real bottom line is that every weapons system has advantages and vulnerabilities. What mix to have in the event of future conflicts is a major concern.