Nuclear Arsenal MCQs [USA]
1. What is the primary purpose of the U.S. nuclear arsenal?
A) Space exploration
B) National defense and deterrence
C) Economic development
D) Environmental protection
Answer: B) National defense and deterrence
2. Which U.S. military branch is primarily responsible for operating the country’s nuclear triad?
A) U.S. Navy
B) U.S. Air Force
C) U.S. Army
D) U.S. Marines
Answer: B) U.S. Air Force
3. What does the term “nuclear triad” refer to?
A) Land-based missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and strategic bombers
B) Naval fleets, air squadrons, and army divisions
C) Space missiles, tactical warheads, and cyber capabilities
D) Conventional forces, special operations, and intelligence units
Answer: A) Land-based missiles, submarine-launched missiles, and strategic bombers
4. Which U.S. Air Force aircraft is used for strategic nuclear missions?
A) F-22 Raptor
B) B-52 Stratofortress
C) C-17 Globemaster
D) F-35 Lightning II
Answer: B) B-52 Stratofortress
5. What is the name of the U.S. Navy’s ballistic missile submarines?
A) Los Angeles-class
B) Ohio-class
C) Virginia-class
D) Seawolf-class
Answer: B) Ohio-class
6. Which treaty governs the reduction and limitation of strategic offensive arms between the U.S. and Russia?
A) SALT I
B) START I
C) INF Treaty
D) New START
Answer: D) New START
7. What does the acronym “ICBM” stand for in the context of U.S. nuclear weapons?
A) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
B) Interconnected Ballistic Missile
C) International Communication Ballistic Missile
D) Integrated Combat Ballistic Missile
Answer: A) Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
8. Which U.S. Air Force base is known for hosting the headquarters of the Global Strike Command?
A) Wright-Patterson AFB
B) Minot AFB
C) Barksdale AFB
D) Vandenberg AFB
Answer: C) Barksdale AFB
9. What is the primary mission of the U.S. nuclear arsenal according to the Nuclear Posture Review?
A) Nuclear deterrence and defense
B) Nuclear research and development
C) Space exploration and defense
D) Conventional warfare and peacekeeping
Answer: A) Nuclear deterrence and defense
10. Which U.S. military command oversees the U.S. nuclear arsenal and its deployment?
A) U.S. Central Command
B) U.S. Northern Command
C) U.S. Strategic Command
D) U.S. Africa Command
Answer: C) U.S. Strategic Command
11. Which U.S. nuclear weapon system is designed to be launched from submarines?
A) Trident II (D5)
B) Minuteman III
C) Tomahawk
D) B61
Answer: A) Trident II (D5)
12. What is the purpose of the “Launch on Warning” strategy?
A) To launch nuclear weapons only after an enemy attack is confirmed
B) To prepare for nuclear strikes based on the assessment of potential threats
C) To launch nuclear weapons if a nuclear attack is detected before it arrives
D) To use nuclear weapons in preemptive strikes
Answer: C) To launch nuclear weapons if a nuclear attack is detected before it arrives
13. Which treaty was signed in 1968 to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and promote disarmament?
A) Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
B) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C) Nuclear Weapons Free Zone Treaty
D) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
Answer: A) Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
14. What is the name of the U.S. Air Force’s air-launched cruise missile designed for strategic nuclear missions?
A) Tomahawk
B) JASSM
C) AGM-86 ALCM
D) SCUD
Answer: C) AGM-86 ALCM
15. Which U.S. military branch is responsible for the security and maintenance of nuclear warheads at storage sites?
A) U.S. Navy
B) U.S. Air Force
C) U.S. Army
D) U.S. Marines
Answer: B) U.S. Air Force
16. What does the acronym “DOD” stand for in the context of U.S. nuclear policy?
A) Department of Defense
B) Department of Development
C) Department of Diplomacy
D) Department of Data
Answer: A) Department of Defense
17. Which U.S. Navy program is responsible for the strategic deterrence mission involving submarines?
A) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
B) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)
C) Office of Naval Research (ONR)
D) Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Answer: A) Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
18. What is the purpose of the U.S. Trident II (D5) missile?
A) To deliver conventional payloads in tactical scenarios
B) To provide strategic nuclear deterrence from submarines
C) To conduct anti-submarine warfare
D) To support space operations
Answer: B) To provide strategic nuclear deterrence from submarines
19. Which U.S. Air Force bomber is capable of carrying and delivering nuclear weapons?
A) B-1B Lancer
B) B-2 Spirit
C) B-52 Stratofortress
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
20. Which U.S. nuclear weapon system is being modernized as part of the Nuclear Posture Review?
A) Minuteman III
B) B61 Bomb
C) Trident II (D5)
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
21. What does the acronym “NNSA” stand for in relation to U.S. nuclear weapons management?
A) National Nuclear Security Administration
B) National Nuclear Security Agency
C) National Nuclear Security Association
D) National Nuclear Safety Authority
Answer: A) National Nuclear Security Administration
22. Which U.S. Air Force program oversees the maintenance and modernization of the Minuteman III ICBM?
A) ICBM Program Office
B) Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
C) Strategic Air Command
D) Global Strike Command
Answer: B) Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
23. What is the purpose of the U.S. nuclear deterrence strategy?
A) To prevent nuclear conflict through credible threat
B) To engage in offensive nuclear operations
C) To develop advanced nuclear technologies
D) To conduct international diplomacy
Answer: A) To prevent nuclear conflict through credible threat
24. Which U.S. nuclear program is designed to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear arsenal without actual testing?
A) Stockpile Stewardship Program
B) Strategic Deterrence Program
C) National Security Program
D) Advanced Nuclear Technology Program
Answer: A) Stockpile Stewardship Program
25. What does the acronym “REACT” refer to in the context of U.S. nuclear strategy?
A) Rapid Engagement and Combat Team
B) Reactivity and Efficiency in Atomic Combat Team
C) Regional Environmental Assessment and Control Team
D) Rapid Emergency Action Communications Team
Answer: D) Rapid Emergency Action Communications Team
26. Which U.S. Air Force command is responsible for the management of strategic nuclear forces and operations?
A) Air Combat Command
B) Air Mobility Command
C) Air Force Global Strike Command
D) Air Force Special Operations Command
Answer: C) Air Force Global Strike Command
27. Which U.S. Navy submarine class carries the Trident II (D5) missiles?
A) Los Angeles-class
B) Virginia-class
C) Ohio-class
D) Seawolf-class
Answer: C) Ohio-class
28. Which U.S. Air Force base is known for its role in the B-52 Stratofortress’s operations?
A) Wright-Patterson AFB
B) Barksdale AFB
C) Minot AFB
D) Edwards AFB
Answer: B) Barksdale AFB
29. What is the main focus of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Laboratories concerning nuclear weapons?
A) Nuclear weapons testing
B) Development of nuclear warheads and safety
C) Public education on nuclear energy
D) Space nuclear propulsion research
Answer: B) Development of nuclear warheads and safety
30. Which U.S. military branch has the primary role in operating and maintaining strategic nuclear bombers?
A) U.S. Navy
B) U.S. Army
C) U.S. Air Force
D) U.S. Coast Guard
Answer: C) U.S. Air Force
31. What is the primary goal of the U.S. nuclear non-proliferation efforts?
A) To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries
B) To develop new nuclear weapons
C) To increase the number of nuclear warheads
D) To conduct nuclear tests
Answer: A) To prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries
32. Which international treaty prohibits all nuclear weapon test explosions?
A) Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
B) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
C) Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START)
D) Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Answer: B) Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT)
33. What is the main feature of the U.S. “Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication” (NC3) system?
A) To ensure communication during nuclear strikes
B) To enhance conventional warfare capabilities
C) To manage strategic resources in peacetime
D) To coordinate humanitarian assistance operations
Answer: A) To ensure communication during nuclear strikes
34. Which treaty did the U.S. and Soviet Union sign in 1987 to eliminate intermediate-range nuclear forces?
A) SALT II
B) INF Treaty
C) START II
D) New START
Answer: B) INF Treaty
35. What is the purpose of the U.S. Nuclear Posture Review?
A) To outline nuclear weapons development
B) To assess and update the U.S. nuclear strategy
C) To promote nuclear disarmament
D) To negotiate international treaties
Answer: B) To assess and update the U.S. nuclear strategy
36. Which type of nuclear weapon is designed for tactical use on the battlefield?
A) Strategic nuclear weapon
B) Tactical nuclear weapon
C) Long-range missile
D) Submarine-launched ballistic missile
Answer: B) Tactical nuclear weapon
37. What is the role of the U.S. Air Force’s 20th Air Force?
A) To operate the U.S. Navy’s strategic submarines
B) To manage and maintain intercontinental ballistic missiles
C) To support global air operations
D) To oversee conventional forces
Answer: B) To manage and maintain intercontinental ballistic missiles
38. Which U.S. missile defense system is designed to protect against ballistic missile attacks?
A) Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense
B) Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
C) Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
39. What does the acronym “C2” refer to in a military context?
A) Command and Control
B) Combat and Coordination
C) Contingency and Crisis
D) Communication and Cooperation
Answer: A) Command and Control
40. Which country has the largest number of operational nuclear warheads?
A) United Kingdom
B) France
C) China
D) Russia
Answer: D) Russia