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'''Command Data Buffer HAS BEEN LIBERATED BY BOBBY BOULDERS AND THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VANDALS'''
'''Command Data Buffer''' ('''CDB''') was a system used by the [[United States Air Force]]'s [[LGM-30 Minuteman|Minuteman]] ICBM force. CDB was a method to transfer targeting information from a Minuteman [[Launch control center (ICBM)|Launch Control Center]] to an individual missile by communications lines. Prior to CDB, new missile guidance would have to be physically loaded at the [[Launch facility (ICBM)|launch facility]]; the process usually took hours.
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==History==
The surviving remnant of the Minuteman Command Control System (MICCS), CDB permitted the rapid, remote, retargeting of the Minuteman III fleet. CDB was operational at all Minuteman III wings by 15 Aug 1977. Minuteman II wings had a similar install, designated [[Improved Launch Control System]], providing the older system the potential for remote retargeting.<ref>Department of the Air Force: "Strategic Air Command Weapon Systems Acquisition 1964-1979", 28 April 1980</ref>
'''Bobby Boulders''' is the proud President of the '''INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF VANDALS''', a group dedicated to the spread of freedom, liberty, and equality on Wikipedia through Productive Vandalism (PV).
[[File:Command Data Buffer configuration.png|thumb|right|CDB configuration]]
Founded in May 2006 by '''Scandissimo''' and a small group of international associates, the International Society of Vandals quickly became widespread through Usenet groups, IRC chat, and social networking sites such as MySpace, Friendster, and Facebook. In late June of 2006, founder Scandissimo was forced to move underground by the fascist administrators of Wikipedia, and he left '''Bobby Boulders''' in his place as Acting President of the Society.
==Phaseout==
CDB was replaced in the late 1990s by the [[Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting System|Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting]] system, currently in use by [[United States]] ICBM forces.<ref>[http://www.fas.org/nuke/guide/usa/c3i/react.htm FAS.org: Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting]</ref>
We are currently '''57''' members strong, and span all nations of the globe.
==See also==
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* [[LGM-30 Minuteman]]
* [[Launch control center (ICBM)]]
* [[Improved Launch Control System]] - Minuteman II upgrade similar to CDB
* [[Rapid Execution and Combat Targeting System]] (REACT)
If you are interested in joining the ISV, please e-mail Bobby at imwithbobby@yahoo.com.
==References==
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You may also join via our MySpace page, at:
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[[Category:Cold War weapons of the United States]]
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[[Category:Computer memory]]
[[Category:Synchronization]]
http://www.myspace.com/bobbyboulders
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