U.S. Conducts Successful Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test

The US Air Force conducted a successful test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The missile's re-entry vehicle traveled 4200 miles to the Pacific Ocean near the Marshall Islands. The test, using a spare missile from storage, aimed to verify the missile's accuracy and reliability. These tests are planned well in advance and are not reactions to current events. Additional test launches are scheduled for the coming years.

What was the destination of the Minuteman III missile's re-entry vehicle?

• The Pacific Ocean near the US Marshall Islands

• The Gulf of Mexico

• The Atlantic Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

Why did the Global Strike Command conduct the missile test?

• To test a new missile design

• To demonstrate military power

• To respond to a global event

• To verify the accuracy and reliability of the missiles

What type of missile was used in the test?

• A newly developed missile

• A missile from a previous test

• A spare missile from storage

• A missile from an international ally

What is the significance of these missile tests according to the Air Force?

• They are a routine military exercise

• They are conducted to test new technology

• They are planned months to a year in advance

• They are a response to international tensions

How many more flight test units are scheduled to launch in the future?

• Four

• One

• Two

• Three