A helicopter flies over minutemen silo in Montana in North central United States. Minutemen is a land based intercontinental ballistic missile. Theory of deterrence keeps away Soviet Union and America from waging a nuclear war.
A plane lands at Malmstorm air base in Montana, United States. Technicians work on controls to put Minuteman missiles on strategic alert and then send messages over wireless and telephone. Colonel Rex Doughton at a stand up briefing. Missile combat crews being given a daily briefing by a United States Air Force Officer.
United States Air Force Captain Keith Atkins and Jim Highland arrive at Minuteman control center in Montana. They are issued revolver and ammunition. At the center they take over the duties and work on controls and take down notes. Colonel Rex Doughton examines crew commanders.