The Why Files
CONPLAN 8888: The Secret Plan to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse
2025 • E29 Sep 14, 2025 45m
Discover the United States Strategic Command's CONPLAN 8888, the military's actual plan for confronting a zombie apocalypse.
This discussion uncovers how this unique document, though labeled a training exercise, connects to genuine military strategies for pandemics and WMDs. We examine the various zombie classifications—from pathogenic to evil magic—and the chilling scenarios the Pentagon considers.
Learn about the operational phases, from environmental shaping to civil authority restoration, and why certain critical details remain hidden in classified annexes.
This compelling account also touches on the psychological impact of zombie media and essential survival tips for any major societal disruption.
This discussion uncovers how this unique document, though labeled a training exercise, connects to genuine military strategies for pandemics and WMDs. We examine the various zombie classifications—from pathogenic to evil magic—and the chilling scenarios the Pentagon considers.
Learn about the operational phases, from environmental shaping to civil authority restoration, and why certain critical details remain hidden in classified annexes.
This compelling account also touches on the psychological impact of zombie media and essential survival tips for any major societal disruption.