In this section, the perceived strategies employed by the nuclear superpowers were considered. The evidence which was presented about strategy and nuclear weapon use is summarized by the following sections:

1. Detonation of a Single Weapon - Section 3.3.1
2. Detonation of Single Weapon in Water - Section 3.3.2
3. Use of Single Weapon on Land - Section 3.3.3
4. Use of Single Weapon as Demonstration - Section 3.3.4
5. Tendency of Weaponry and Strategies Towards Use - Section 3.3.5

Firstly were various scenarios for actual weapon usage, and then some overall policies.