Military Communications and National Security

The video discusses the threat of nuclear attacks during the Cold War, highlighting the Cuban Missile Crisis. It introduces Welshman, who played a crucial role in developing secure military communication networks. His work led to the creation of a real-time, secure communication system, akin to modern cloud technology, connecting various military units.

What was one of the major threats to national security during the Cold War?

• High-speed enemy bombers with nuclear weapons

• Biological warfare

• Economic sanctions

• Cyber attacks

What personal measure did some citizens take during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

• Moved to another country

• Built bomb shelters

• Joined the military

• Invested in gold

What could a large-scale nuclear attack on the United States result in?

• Total economic collapse

• Immediate surrender to enemy forces

• A patchwork pattern of fallout covering two-thirds of the nation

• Complete destruction of the nation

What was required for Welshman to receive the highest civilian security clearance?

• Learning a new language

• Becoming a US citizen

• Joining the military

• Moving to Washington D.C.

What was Welshman's task related to US military communications?

• To negotiate with enemy forces

• To develop new weapons

• To ensure communications could withstand attacks

• To train new recruits

What did Welshman realize about military communications since World War II?

• They were unnecessary

• They were too advanced

• They hadn't evolved much

• They had become obsolete

What did advancements in digital communications technology allow for?

• Slower communication

• Increased manual labor

• New capabilities in military communications

• Higher costs

What was Welshman's innovative network system known as today?

• The Cloud

• The Internet

• The Grid

• The Web

What did Welshman's system connect?

• International trade routes

• Civilian communication networks

• Various military elements like planes and submarines

• Only ground forces

What was the primary benefit of Welshman's network system?

• Improved civilian internet access

• Increased military spending

• Instant and secure communication

• Reduced military personnel