How the U.S. Would Launch a Nuclear Strike

The video explains the process of launching a nuclear strike, starting with the President's decision and discussion with advisors. It details the verification of the President's identity, preparation of the launch order, and the execution of the launch by military crews. The entire process can take as little as five minutes, and once a missile is launched, it cannot be recalled.

What is the first step the President must take before launching a nuclear strike?

• Directly contact the Pentagon

• Press a nuclear button

• Consult with military and civilian advisors

• Send a tweet

How does the Pentagon verify the identity of the person ordering the nuclear strike?

• By checking the President's fingerprint

• By scanning the President's retina

• Through a voice recognition system

• Using a challenge code and a matching response from the biscuit

What is included in the message prepared by the war room for the launch crews?

• A video message from the President

• The war plan, time of launch, and authentication codes

• The President's personal approval

• A detailed map of the target

How many crews are required to turn the launch key to initiate a missile launch?

• Three crews

• Only one crew

• Two crews

• All five crews

What happens once a missile is launched from a submarine?

• It can be called back

• It can be redirected to a new target

• It requires a second key to launch

• It cannot be called back