740th Missile Squadron, Strategic missile unit at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, United States
The 740th Missile Squadron operates fifty launch facilities and five missile alert facilities across North Dakota, maintaining intercontinental ballistic missiles for national defense purposes.
Established in 1943 as a bombardment squadron, the unit transitioned to strategic missile operations in 1962, receiving Minuteman III missiles between 1970 and 1971.
Members of the squadron undergo continuous specialized training to maintain proficiency in nuclear deterrence operations while adhering to strict military protocols and standards.
The squadron maintains round-the-clock readiness with missile crew members, facility managers, and support personnel working in coordinated shifts at multiple locations.
Each missile alert facility under the squadron's control functions as an independent command center, capable of initiating launch sequences when authorized.
Location: North Dakota
GPS coordinates: 48.41580,-101.35800
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:11
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