From Decision to Detonation: The U.S. Nuclear Launch Process Explained

What really happens when the President of the United States orders a nuclear strike?

In this in-depth video, we break down the U.S. nuclear launch procedure from start to finish. Learn how a launch order is made, authenticated, transmitted, and executed—step by step. From the “nuclear football” to missile silo operators and submarine commanders, we explore the tightly controlled chain of command that governs the most devastating weapons on Earth.

📌 Topics covered:

Presidential launch authority

The “biscuit” and nuclear football

Emergency Action Message (EAM)

ICBM silo and submarine launch protocols

Two-man rule and safety safeguards

Legal and ethical considerations

This is not speculation. This is how the system works.

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