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Command Data Buffer also known as CDB was a system in use by the United States Air Force's Minuteman ICBM force. CDB was a method to transfer targeting information from a Minuteman Launch Control Center to an individual missile by communications lines.

History

The surviving remnant of the Minuteman Command Control System (MICCS), CDB permitted the rapid, remote, retarging of the Minuteman III fleet. CDB was operational at all Minuteman III wings by 15 Aug 1977. Minuteman II wings had a similar install, designated Improved Launch Control System, providing the older system the potential for remote retarging.[1]

CDB configuration

Phaseout

CDB was replaced in the late 1990s by the Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting system, currently in use by United States ICBM forces.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Department of the Air Force: "Strategic Air Command Weapon Systems Acquisition 1964-1979", 28 April 1980
  2. ^ FAS.org: Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting
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