ICBM Modernization: Status of the Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Missile System

Abstract

The Peacekeeper Rail Garrison concept emerged during 1988 as the Department of Defense's (DOD) highest priority basing mode for ICBMs. Under the concept, a force of 50 missiles will be placed on 25 trains, each carrying two Peacekeeper missiles. The trains will be parked inside train alert shelters in secure garrisons at Air Force bases throughout the continental United States. The missiles will be kept on the trains in continuous strategic alert. In the event of national need, the missiles will move onto the nation's railroad network. If necessary, the missiles can be promptly launched from within the train alert shelters.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 12, 1989
Accession Number
AD1102030

Entities

People

  • Frank C. Conahan

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Estimates
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • National Security
  • Navigation
  • Numbers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States

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  • Military Leadership and Professional Education.