B-52s Launch with Nukes

[Zaphod]

The Barksdale people were relieved because the aircraft and crew were from there. The aircrew did not conform to proper procedure by personally checking each missile. Hence their and their supervisor's firing.

Ah. Thanks.

Are they supposed to check every piece of ordnance, or is that something that applies only to specials?

 

[USNA69]

Are they supposed to check every piece of ordnance, or is that something that applies only to specials?

Not sure the exact requirements but apparently the navigator did not do his job. I would think with cruise missiles, even the non-nukes, they would want a very positive accountablility of all serial numbers so, my guess is, he is supposed to check all of them.