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"The fact that some elements (of the U.S. government) may appear to be potentially "out of control" can be beneficial to creating and reinforcing fears and doubts within the minds of an adversary's decision makers...

That the U.S. may become irrational and vindictive if its vital interests are attacked should be a part of the national persona we project to all adversaries...It hurts to portray ourselves as too fully rational and cool-headed..."

--U.S. Strategic Command, or StratCom, is the military entity responsible for formulating U.S. nuclear policy--

"Essentials of Post-Cold War Deterrence" 1995