Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman
Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) is a method used by the United States Air Force to verify the reliability of the LGM-30 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile. SELM replaces key components at the Launch Control Center to allow a physical "keyturn" by missile combat crew members. This test allows end-to-end verification in the ICBM launch process.
Logistics Support
The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill AFB, Utah provides technical support to SELM tests The information obtained from tests provide a complete assessment of the weapon systems for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). [1]
Chronology
- 1974
See also
- Simulated Electronic Launch Peacekeeper - similar verification test performed on LGM-118A Peacekeeper
References
- ↑ Factsheet: AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS CENTER, INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE. U.S. Air Force http://www.hill.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=19289. Retrieved 8 September 2015. Missing or empty
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