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Able Archer 1983 AAR Released

Big Board Games highlighted this today on their Facebook page.  A document release of the Able Archer exercise in 1983.  The focus seems to be on the strategic and practical use of B-52 bombers in an open conflict against the Warsaw Pact (Orange Force). Some highlights: -  Mentions request from planners to use F111s against Soviet held Kola Peninsula because of the static defenses and air cover instead of high altitude bombing from B-52s. -Orange forces attack UK airfields to keep B-52s and KC135 refueling aircraft off-balance. -Ground combat across entire German frontier with air attacks by Orange Force against German Airfields. -Orange Force is using chemical weapons throughout exercise. - Command staff participating at Birkenfeld HQ wore chemical weapons suits throughout exercise.  And gas masks were worn by staff participating in the exercise after one simulated chemical attack. - Bomber use ramped up throughout exercise.  Culimnating in 18 sor...