Who is colonel cascio in Fail safe?

Colonel Cascio is a character in the novel "Fail-Safe" by Eugene Burdick and Harvey Wheeler. He serves as a military officer involved in the tense narrative surrounding a nuclear crisis. Cascio is portrayed as a pragmatic and experienced leader, tasked with managing the escalating situation and making critical decisions to prevent global catastrophe. His character represents the military's perspective on the complexities of nuclear warfare and the weight of command during a crisis.