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Routine Nuclear Silo Drills and Contrasting Approaches in Russia
Regular drills are conducted in every US nuclear silo, where personnel input their keys and codes to simulate a launch. This is performed around the clock, causing uncertainty if it's a real event or a drill. In contrast, Russia assigns the task to the most junior or senior members of staff, showing differing approaches to nuclear security. The speaker recalls instances of false alarms, emphasizing the grave consequences of a real launch.