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New missile launch codes in place
The military has announced ("announced" mind you) that they have updated the
launch codes for ICBMs. Sleep well. See: ONLINE EXTRA - Minuteman squadrons complete annual code change The US Air Force's 91st Space Wing has completed the task of installing new launch codes in its force of Boeing Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Each of the three squadrons had its codes changed in a process that lasted for a week. [Jane's Missiles & Rockets - first posted to http://jmr.janes.com - 22 September 2004] |
They do this EVERY year - have since the 80's
Your point is.....??? "Radioman390" wrote in message ... The military has announced ("announced" mind you) that they have updated the launch codes for ICBMs. Sleep well. See: ONLINE EXTRA - Minuteman squadrons complete annual code change The US Air Force's 91st Space Wing has completed the task of installing new launch codes in its force of Boeing Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Each of the three squadrons had its codes changed in a process that lasted for a week. [Jane's Missiles & Rockets - first posted to http://jmr.janes.com - 22 September 2004] |
In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes:
To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray |
"lsmyer" wrote in message ... In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes: To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray Thanks! For the command launch I was using tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform *charlie* Silly me! Well, I had better get busy..... |
lsmyer wrote: In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes: To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray Codes, what codes? Ya just yell over to the guy sitting in the other chair and tell him to push the damn button. dxAce Michigan USA |
lsmyer wrote:
In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes: To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven Nope, it's hotel echo yankee sierra india lima oscar To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha Wrong again, it's whiskey alpha romeo mike india tango uniform papa To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray Tsk. It's foxtrot india romeo echo oscar november echo -- Most dying mothers say, "I love you, son," or "Take care of your sister." Why were the last words of Kerry's mother a lecture on integrity? |
"clifto" wrote in message ... lsmyer wrote: In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes: To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven Nope, it's hotel echo yankee sierra india lima oscar To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha Wrong again, it's whiskey alpha romeo mike india tango uniform papa To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray Tsk. It's foxtrot india romeo echo oscar november echo I rarely ever make "attaboy" posts, but that was pretty good. ;) |
On Sat, 16 Oct 2004 13:27:49 +0000, Radioman390 wrote:
The military has announced ("announced" mind you) that they have updated the launch codes for ICBMs. Sleep well. See: ONLINE EXTRA - Minuteman squadrons complete annual code change The US Air Force's 91st Space Wing has completed the task of installing new launch codes in its force of Boeing Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Each of the three squadrons had its codes changed in a process that lasted for a week. [Jane's Missiles & Rockets - first posted to http://jmr.janes.com - 22 September 2004] What's your point? Paranoia? |
"dxAce" wrote in message ... lsmyer wrote: In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes: To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray Codes, what codes? Ya just yell over to the guy sitting in the other chair and tell him to push the damn button. Actually, you touch on an interesting point Ace. Let's say the silo receives an *authorised* command to launch a warhead enabled ICBM and your partner refuses to 'turn the key'. The Urban Myth, ie. The film War Games, indicates the commander can and should 'shoot' the partner....what happens next? I realise this is a safety consideration, but does the launch simply get aborted? Or, can one key be turned and the other turned as needed to complete the Fire sequence. Further, what type of shifts do these guys do? Do they stay in the launch room for days at a time? I saw plans, years ago, of a missile site which provided a bed, facilities, etc which indicates they're down there for more than a simple eight-hour shift. Just wondering is all. That would be a heavy job. Mike T. |
Michael wrote: "dxAce" wrote in message ... lsmyer wrote: In case anyone needed them, here are the latest codes: To open communication with the silo: foxtrot tango charlie delta niner niner seven To activate pre-launch sequence: sierra victor november whiskey whiskey delta alpha To command launch: tango tango foxtrot delta juliet uniform xray Codes, what codes? Ya just yell over to the guy sitting in the other chair and tell him to push the damn button. Actually, you touch on an interesting point Ace. Let's say the silo receives an *authorised* command to launch a warhead enabled ICBM and your partner refuses to 'turn the key'. The Urban Myth, ie. The film War Games, indicates the commander can and should 'shoot' the partner....what happens next? Well, that's just *one* silo... It's rather doubful that that would or could happen at *all* silos. The folks who have that type of duty are screened pretty well. Most likely, if time and circumstances permitted, another individual would be sent to relieve the uncooperative individual. I realise this is a safety consideration, but does the launch simply get aborted? Or, can one key be turned and the other turned as needed to complete the Fire sequence. Further, what type of shifts do these guys do? Do they stay in the launch room for days at a time? I saw plans, years ago, of a missile site which provided a bed, facilities, etc which indicates they're down there for more than a simple eight-hour shift. Just wondering is all. That would be a heavy job. Mike T. |
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