Air Force intercontinental ballistic missile force seeks updated trainers

By Leigh Giangreco / January 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM
The Air Force is requesting a sixth Missile Procedures Trainer for its intercontinental ballistic missile system to assist its training forces at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, according to program managers for ICBM trainer sustainment and acquisition. The MPT, a replica of the launch control center and launch facility, is used for introductory and continuous training of missileers at Vandenberg. The trainer provides a realistic simulation of the facility, launch facility status monitoring radio communications procedures and airborne communications interface,...

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