Video: Safeguard In Operation

Sources:
- (1) A 20-Year History of the Antiballistic Missile Program
  - Available as part of the "Media Pack" on the
    SRMSC Reunion Merchandise page.
  - Watch the full video (48:56):
    New Window: AT&T Archives (best quality) | YouTube
- (2) Nukes in Space (The Rainbow Bombs)
  - Used with permission.
  - Available from atomcentral.com - Atomic Central (New Window)
- (3) Safeguard Missile Park, Fort Bliss, TX

Introduction
- How the System Works (1)
  - wmv: 01:25 hi-res7.81m | lo-res2.61m
- The Safeguard ABM System (includes How the System Works)
  - New Window: 05:28 YouTube
- A 20 Year History of Antiballistic Missile Systems (1)
  - New Window: 48:56 AT&T Archives (best quality) | YouTube
- Safeguard Missile Program (3)
  - "This video was created for a kiosk located at Fort Bliss, as part of an exhibit on the Safeguard Missile Program."
  - New Window: 6:03 YouTube
- Ghosts of North Dakota
  - "Abandoned Nuclear Antiballistic Missile Base"
  - New Window: 7:09 YouTube

Missiles
- Spartan and Sprint launches (1)
  - Explosive charge opens Spartan launch station doors.
    Closeup of Spartan leaving launch station.
    Distant view of Spartan launch.
    Distant view of Sprint launch.
  - wmv, 00:13 (320 x 240 = 1.26m) 005002
- Spartan launch (1)
  - Distant view of Spartan launch.
  - wmv, 00:04 (320 x 240 = 474k) 005018
- Nike Zeus motor test (Spartan predecessor) (1)
  - Test firing of first stage Zeus motor.
    Missile guidance within and outside the atmosphere.
  - wmv, 00:25 (320 x 240 = 2.33m) 005016
- Spartan Warhead Test
  - "This video reviews Project CANNIKIN, a nuclear test conducted on Amchitka Island, Alaska, at 11:00 a.m., Bering Standard Time, on November 6, 1971."
  - New Window: 14:13 YouTube
- Sprint intercept test (1)
  - Distant view of Sprint launch.
    Simulated intercept of ICBM re-entry vehicle.
  - wmv, 00:16 (320 x 240 = 1.56m) 005003
- Sprint launch (2)
  - Slow motion closeup of ejection from silo.
    1st stage ignition.
    Normal speed distant view of launch.
    2nd stage separation and ignition.
  - mpg, 00:14 (170 x 120 = 288k) (352 x 240 = 2.0m) 004204
- Sprint salvo launch (1)
  - Distant view of dual Sprint launch.
    Monitoring of U.S. ABM missile tests by Soviet Union.
  - wmv, 00:19 (320 x 240 = 1.77m) 005004
- Sprint launches (1)
  - Distant view.
    Closeup view.
  - wmv, 00:04 (320 x 240 = 427k) 005017
- Warhead delivery (1)
  - Delivery of missile warhead via helicopter from Grand Forks AFB.
  - wmv, 00:15 (320 x 240 = 1.47m) 005014

MSR
- BMDOC engagement exercise (1)
  - BMDOC: Ballistic Missile Defense Operations Center.
    Activity is shown during an engagement exercise.
  - From Frank Flavell: In most drills, after you had expended all available rounds, a final incoming would be targeted on the MSR, and all you could do was wait for it to hit. A nice way of keeping us humble I guess.
  - wmv, 00:42 (320 x 240 = 3.93m) 005015
- BMDOC facilities (1)
  - Console and "flapper board" system status display.
  - wmv, 00:08 (320 x 240 = 778k) 005005
- MSDP area (1)
  - MSDP: Missile Site Data Processor.
    Personnel (with time of appearance):
    00:00 (red/white checked shirt) Noel Laxdal
    00:07 Ken Weaver
  - wmv, 00:11 (320 x 240 = 1.09m) 005013
- MSDP Control Area, Prototype MSR (1)
  - Meck Island, Kwajalein Atoll.
  - wmv, 00:14 (320 x 240 = 1.30m) 005001
- Antenna feed horn (1)
  - Interior view of MSR antenna face.
    Feed horn for transmitting/receiving RF signals.
  - wmv, 00:07 (320 x 240 = 778k) 005012
- MSR complex support facilities (1)
  - Family housing
    BEQ
    Dispensary
    PX
    Gym
    Chapel
  - wmv, 00:31 (320 x 240 = 2.88m) 005010

PAR
- PAR antenna element installation (1)
  - Exterior antenna installation.
    Interior antenna connection.
    Radar control consoles.
  - wmv, 00:29 (320 x 240 = 2.70m) 005011
- PAR consoles (2)
  - Operational consoles.
    Display closeup showing tracks of re-entry vehicles.
  - mpg, 00:08 (170 x 120 = 196k) (352 x 240 = 1.2m) 004205

BMDC
- BMDC entrance and DPS area (1)
  - BMDC: Ballistic Missile Defense Center.
    Exterior view of Cheyenne Mountain and entrance tunnel.
    Entrance to the BMDC inside Cheyenne Mountain.
    BMDC data processing area.
  - wmv, 00:13 (320 x 240 = 1.30m) 005006
- NORAD / BMDC interface (1)
  - NORAD combat operations center.
    NORAD control of Safeguard nuclear enablement.
  - wmv, 00:14 (320 x 240 = 1.39m) 005009
- BMDC operations area (1)
  - Consoles and "flapper board" system status display.
    Redundant communications links to SRMSC in North Dakota.
  - wmv, 00:16 (320 x 240 = 1.55m) 005007
- Data communications antenna (1)
  - Hardened microwave antenna on top of Cheyenne Mountain.
  - wmv, 00:06 (320 x 240 = 669k) 005008

Power Plant <$
- While not the actual PAR/MSR power plant, these two videos show the Cooper-Bessemer LSV-16 prime mover driving a generator. This is the same engine used in the PAR and MSR power plants.
  - Cooper Bessemer LSV16 4000kw Diesel Generator - Walk Around
    New Window: YouTube 1:46, 21 Mar 2018
  - Cooper Bessemer LSV16 4000kw Diesel Generator - Catwalk Walk Around
    New Window: YouTube 1:50, 21 Mar 2018
  - Posted by Michael Ophus via Facebook (2)