AN/DRC-8 Emergency Rocket Communications System
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an-drc-8-emergency-rocket-communications-system-180-346906
title:
AN/DRC-8 Emergency Rocket Communications System
text:
The Emergency Rocket Communications System (ERCS) was designed to provide a reliable and survivable emergency communications method for the United States National Command Authority, using a UHF repeater placed atop a Blue Scout rocket or Minuteman II intercontinental ballistic missile. ERCS was deactivated as a communication means when President George H.W. Bush issued a message to stand down SIOP-committed bombers and Minuteman IIs on 27 September 1991. Headquarters SAC was given approval by th
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description:
US Strategic Forces system to communicate with ballistic missiles in use from 1963–1991
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AN/DRC-8_Emergency_Rocket_Communications_System
date created:
2009-10-03T01:21:10Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T04:18:37Z
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