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Strelnikov_

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20. My understanding is that the 'two man rule' applies all the way through the system, as you note.

Reply to Turin_C3PO (Reply #11)

Fri Nov 13, 2020, 11:57 AM

Nov 2020

From CIC authorizing the release of nuclear weapons, to the 'Pentagon' command chain, to the LCF's in the high plains and the boomer's out in the ocean where the actual 'button' is pushed.

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My understanding is that the 'two man rule' applies all the way through the system, as you note. Strelnikov_ Nov 2020 #20

Too late for the missile subs. It would take time to transmit orders to submerged subs. Faster and... machoneman Nov 2020 #22

You are correct, dware Nov 2020 #23

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More than the 2 man rule methinks. IIRC, the order goes 1st to.... machoneman Nov 2020 #21

.... dware Nov 2020 #25

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