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| The immense destructive potential of strategic nuclear weapons such as submarine-based nuclear missiles, and the short time anticipated for response in the event of a nuclear attack, means that the head of state of each nuclear power retains overriding authority over their employment. Submarines armed with nuclear missiles have the advantage of concealment, and sophisticated measures are used to maintain their links with the chain of command topped by the head of state. | ||||||
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