 《核态势评估报告》中概述的美国新的核战略的基础，是自冷战结束以来对我们的核力量态势所做的大幅削减，其目的是通过增强美国核武库的安全、安保和保证，进一步限制意外发射的可能性，同时还在发生危机时，使总统可动用尽可能多的决策时间。
• The new U.S. nuclear strategy outlined in the NPR builds on the significant reductions in our nuclear force posture taken since the end of the Cold War and aims to further limit the potential for accidental launch by enhancing the safety, security, and surety of the U.S. arsenal, while also maximizing the decision time available to the President in the event of a crisis.