Posted by Harley
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Oh and by the way, she was only the wing commander (basically an administrative position) and would not have any control whatsoever over the launch codes nor the ability to abort a launch order.
The E-6's all carry a General Class Officer in command of the Battle Staff and they are all linked through RF Comms and Satellite to the Looking Glass and E-4B's, which are linked directly to the Pentagon and the White House.
Once an EWO (Emergency War Order) is transmitted by POTUS (President) across this network, and then Authenticated by the Battle Staffs, there will be no stopping it as each aircraft carry a complete ALCS (Airborne Launch Control System) and Missile Launch Crew.
There is no 'Middle Man'.