There are a lot of misconceptions here. 1.) The United States Navy does not require satellites to do its job. It's just easier with them. America has had super-carriers like the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) before common use of satellites was even a thing. The United States Navy also trains for not having satellite communications/GPS available because of the renewed threat of countries like China and Russia shooting down these satellites in the opening hours of a war. Given that the U.S. supercarrier that would be present is likely the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) which allows the launch and recovery of aircraft that can't operate on the いずも型護衛艦, and are nuclear-powered with virtually unlimited range, having them would be a huge bonus for the 海上自衛隊. And I'm sure the 在日米軍 would glad assist in any missions if they could. 2.) Concerning nuclear weapons, you're talking of the "Permissive Action Link" system. These are on strategic nuclear weapons... Tactical nuclear weapons like the "W54"/"Special Atomic Demolition Munition" don't have this. Whatsoever. They can be used by the commander's authority without the President, in theory. - Anonymous (2023-11-13 07:22:44)
It’s nonsense that you don’t include the US forces in Japan. Look at Arpeggio, I think. First of all, the isolated US forces in Japan would claim autonomy and act jointly. Your self-defense? Is that what you call it? That unique ideology seems convenient. And if you had TNW, wouldn’t you use it in a critical situation, like when Japan is about to be invaded? Also, if they had an aircraft carrier docked, that would be useful in a world bigger than Earth!! - anonymous (2024-02-14 22:49:40)
