'Missile' follows a Squadron of the Strategic Air Command, where officers are trained to man Launch Control Centers for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. 'Missile' follows the 4315th Training Squadron of the Strategic Air Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where Air Force officers are trained to man the Launch Control Centers for the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Sequences include discussion of the moral and military issues of nuclear war; the arming, targeting and launching of the missile; codes; communications; protection against terrorist attack; emergency procedures; staff meetings and tutorial sessions.
Keywords
- Ontsnap naar de jaren 80
- Panorama: Frederick Wiseman
- politiek
Director
- Frederick Wiseman
Documentaire
1h 50min
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'Missile' follows a Squadron of the Strategic Air Command, where officers are trained to man Launch Control Centers for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.
'Missile' follows a Squadron of the Strategic Air Command, where officers are trained to man Launch Control Centers for Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles.
'Missile' follows the 4315th Training Squadron of the Strategic Air Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where Air Force officers are trained to man the Launch Control Centers for the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. Sequences include discussion of the moral and military issues of nuclear war; the arming, targeting and launching of the missile; codes; communications; protection against terrorist attack; emergency procedures; staff meetings and tutorial sessions.
Cast & Crew
Director
Frederick Wiseman