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Oberon · 11-30-13, 09:29 AM

http://gizmodo.com/for-20-years-the-...-si-1473483587

Ten out of ten for imagination, still, could have been worse, could have been 12345678, at least 00000000 is quicker.

u crank · 11-30-13, 09:45 AM

Oh. Oh my.

Schroeder · 11-30-13, 09:47 AM

That code is as good as any other.

Wolferz · 11-30-13, 10:31 AM

Skybird · 11-30-13, 11:58 AM

" Gee, I'm so bored... [tap-tap-tap-tap]... so very bored... [tap-tap-tap-tap]... such a boring day... [tap-tap-tap-tap] "

Aktungbby · 11-30-13, 01:03 PM

'OOOO, its' BOnOmOs' (egad! I've really dated myself)

Platapus · 11-30-13, 01:14 PM

A nice story, but also not true.

What the author of the article was confusing was the security lockout code, which was set to zeros. This is completely different and separate from any launch code.

The intent was that if a silo was undergoing maintenance, the equipment would be locked out with a combination lock. To ensure that in case of war, that a silo could be operated despite any safety concerns, it was decided that all equipment lockout codes on the launch equipment would be set to all zeros. This would ensure that all maintenance and operations personnel to be able to unlock any locked out equipment.

I would opine that the author of the Gizmodo article is not very knowledgeable in nuclear weapon procedures.

But in his or her defense, this story has been circulating for quite a while and all the authors simply repeat the same confusion between a launch code (which is a combination of letters and numbers) and equipment lockout codes (which are all numbers).

Oberon · 11-30-13, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Platapus

But in his or her defense, this story has been circulating for quite a while and all the authors simply repeat the same confusion between a launch code (which is a combination of letters and numbers) and equipment lockout codes (which are all numbers).

I did ponder, after all in most nuclear launch scenarios you do hear a numeric and alphabetic combination code broadcast to the launch platforms, however I presumed (which goes to show where that gets you) that this article was based before that particular system came into place.

That being said, did the equipment lockout include the red box where the codes were kept, and the keys for the ignition sequence?

Jimbuna · 11-30-13, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

A nice story, but also not true.

What the author of the article was confusing was the security lockout code, which was set to zeros. This is completely different and separate from any launch code.

The intent was that if a silo was undergoing maintenance, the equipment would be locked out with a combination lock. To ensure that in case of war, that a silo could be operated despite any safety concerns, it was decided that all equipment lockout codes on the launch equipment would be set to all zeros. This would ensure that all maintenance and operations personnel to be able to unlock any locked out equipment.

I would opine that the author of the Gizmodo article is not very knowledgeable in nuclear weapon procedures.

But in his or her defense, this story has been circulating for quite a while and all the authors simply repeat the same confusion between a launch code (which is a combination of letters and numbers) and equipment lockout codes (which are all numbers).

Thanks for the update, I was beginning to get worried.

Catfish · 11-30-13, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

http://gizmodo.com/for-20-years-the-...-si-1473483587

Ten out of ten for imagination, still, could have been worse, could have been 12345678, at least 00000000 is quicker.

Good they didn't use ноль ноль ноль ...

Nothing beats a bright (military) mind

Oberon · 11-30-13, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Thanks for the update, I was beginning to get worried.

If it's any consolation Jim, our freefall nuclear warheads were armed by a bicycle lock key.

Jimbuna · 11-30-13, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

If it's any consolation Jim, our freefall nuclear warheads were armed by a bicycle lock key.

Yes, I well remember that

Sailor Steve · 11-30-13, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

A nice story, but also not true.

You know, some of us really dislike getting smacked upside the head with a reality stick.

Me? All I can say is "Thanks! I needed that!"

Catfish · 11-30-13, 05:59 PM

It is good to see how safe we have been, all through the cold war.

Yes i know it was 'just a security or maintenance code', not the 'real' one.
Why then use a code at all.

Karle94 · 11-30-13, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

Good they didn't use ноль ноль ноль ...

Nothing beats a bright (military) mind

Nolv, is that russian for zero?

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	A nice story, but also not true. What the author of the article was confusing was the security lockout code, which was set to zeros. This is completely different and separate from any launch code. The intent was that if a silo was undergoing maintenance, the equipment would be locked out with a combination lock. To ensure that in case of war, that a silo could be operated despite any safety concerns, it was decided that all equipment lockout codes on the launch equipment would be set to all zeros. This would ensure that all maintenance and operations personnel to be able to unlock any locked out equipment. I would opine that the author of the Gizmodo article is not very knowledgeable in nuclear weapon procedures. But in his or her defense, this story has been circulating for quite a while and all the authors simply repeat the same confusion between a launch code (which is a combination of letters and numbers) and equipment lockout codes (which are all numbers). __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,765 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	It is good to see how safe we have been, all through the cold war. Yes i know it was 'just a security or maintenance code', not the 'real' one. Why then use a code at all.