Key objectives of US nuclear weapons policies and posture?

What are the key objectives of United States nuclear weapons policies and posture?

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US Nuclear Posture Review Report – April 2010
Key objectives of US nuclear weapons policies and posture?
(1) Preventing nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism
(2) Reducing the role of nuclear weapons
(3) Maintaining strategic deterrence at reduced nuclear force levels
(4) Strengthening regional deterrence and reassurance of allies
(5) Sustaining a safe, secure, and effective nuclear arsenal
Part of wider strategy to signal US will follow its NPT obligations
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