(Missile)

Content: Follow the 4315th Training Squadron of the Strategic Air Command at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, where 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

115 minutes

Year:

1988

Directors:

Frederick Wiseman

Production companies:

Zipporah Films

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Producer

Editor

Assistant Editor