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should make maximum use of existing capabilities in ranges, equipment, and development
programs (both hardware and software) that already exist. It is the integration and application
of such capabilities to the “paradigm shift” in monitoring that is important for learning and
making progress in addressing the proliferation problem. In fact, the Task Force believes that
its “get started” plan can be undertaken without substantial new investment outside of
intellectual capital. To that end, the Task Force recommends that:
• DoD/DTRA, in partnership with DOE/NNSA and the IC, develop a comprehensive “iterate
and adapt” national testing capability which:
o Provides a focal point for planning, iterating/adapting, and operating the system
of systems;
o Helps integrate technically disparate and organizationally disaggregated
activities.
• The testing capability should include the following elements:
o Red and blue teaming, in multiple forms, to include engagement of allies in
various red and blue roles;
o Realistic physical and virtual environments;
o White Team (as recommended in Chapter 4); i.e., a strong analytical component
to assess the implications of test results and feedback into the cycle needed
changes/improvements.
o Support from DOE, working with NCPC, to rebuild a national nuclear threat
technical assessment capability, principally but not exclusively with the National
Labs, that anticipates “nth group” designs, effects, employment and deployment
approaches and observables.
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