Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman

Simulated Electronic Launch Minuteman (SELM) is a method used by the United States Air Force to verify the reliability of the LGM-30 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile. SELM replaces key components at the Launch Control Center to allow a physical "keyturn" by missile combat crew members. This test allows end-to-end verification in the ICBM launch process.

Logistics Support

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill AFB, Utah provides technical support to SELM tests The information obtained from tests provide a complete assessment of the weapon systems for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC). ^[1]

Chronology

• 1974
  • ?? ??? - 44 SMW is selected to host “Giant Pace Test 74-1,” the first SELM exercise. Eleven sorties underwent successful simulated launch from LCC and ALCS.^[2]

See also

• Simulated Electronic Launch Peacekeeper - similar verification test performed on LGM-118A Peacekeeper

References

1. Factsheet: AIR FORCE NUCLEAR WEAPONS CENTER, INTERCONTINENTAL BALLISTIC MISSILE SYSTEMS DIRECTORATE. U.S. Air Force http://www.hill.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=19289. Retrieved 8 September 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)
2. Globalsecurity.org: "44th Missile Wing"