How did the U.S. adapt its military planning to the nuclear era in terms of readiness and force structure?

• A. Focus on civilian defense only
• B. Emphasis on strategic triad readiness, deterrence, alerts, and rapid response with ICBMs, SLBMs, and bombers; forward basing
• C. Dismantle nuclear forces and rely on conventional forces
• D. Rely solely on alliance-based deterrence with no own forces

Answer: (B)