 Single Integrated Operational Plan

The Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) is the United States' nuclear war plan that outlines the country's strategy for a nuclear response in the event of conflict. It serves as the overarching plan for the use of nuclear weapons and integrates various components of the military and national defense strategies. The SIOP specifies the types of nuclear forces and planned responses, detailing targeting strategies and the sequencing of strikes to achieve the desired military objectives.