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Originally Posted by btimbit
Now let me preface this by saying I know nothing about their command and control structure, but the thing I've been wondering is if the order is given, whether or not it would even be followed. We've already seen this on smaller scales like during the Cold War with Submarine B-59.
Obviously not something to bank on but a interesting consideration
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Just a little bit on the launch protocals.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe...es-2022-03-02/
I would assume that since Putin has issued the alert and threatened nuclear retaliation, that its extremely likely that the members of the General Staff are loyal to him and would launch without hesitation. Though you could argue that 3 of the 4 scenarios would not be applicable but the fourth the use of conventional weapons against Russia putting the state in jeapordy might be able to be argued if NATO starts attacking the Russian Military in Ukraine.
I also expect that the FSB is very loyal to him and they are probably at the very least have officers posted at nuclear facilities to make sure the troops are loyal.
In the old soviet system subs and naval ships had political officers as did most military units and they were literally the ones that ensured a launch order was carried out.
I would make the assumption right now that if Putin put out a launch order it would be carried out.