National Security Decision Memorandum 128: FY 1972-1974 Nuclear Weapons Stockpile   [open pdf - 161KB]

Alternate Title: NSDM 128: FY 1972-1974 Nuclear Weapons Stockpile

National Security Decision Memorandum 128 is directed to the Secretary of Defense and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission. From the Document: "The President has approved the proposed Nuclear Weapons Stockpile for end FY 1973 and FY 1974, except for the production of 155-mm projectiles in FY 1974, and the proposed adjusted stockpile for end FY 1972, submitted by the Department of Defense and the Atomic Energy Commission on May 20, 1971. A decision to proceed with the 155-mm projectile production program is deferred pending the results of the current NSC studies concerning tactical nuclear weapons requirements and rationale."