Trident Submarine Force
Strategic Nuclear Deterrence and Submarine Threat AssessmentDescription
The Trident Submarine Force stations vessels in New London, Connecticut, where they shape threat assessments during crises. In one incident, silo crews nearly fired Minuteman ICBMs at a meteor mistaken for missiles; Trident's presence provided key data that calmed the situation and prevented launch. This force integrates into U.S. nuclear command chains, offering strategic submarine intelligence amid high-stakes alerts involving Cheyenne Mountain and airborne controls.