"Minuteman describes the technological breakthroughs necessary to field a weapon system that has served as a powerful component of the strategic nuclear triad for more than half a century."-- Provided by publisher

The Air Force and strategic missiles --Evolution of Minuteman force levels -- Minuteman in context -- Solid propellant comes of age -- From Polaris came Minuteman -- Siting and facility design -- Construction and activation -- Motors and airframe -- Mark 5 and 11 Series reentry vehicles -- Guidance and control -- Targeting Minuteman -- Research and development flight programs -- Operational flight and evaluation programs -- Operational base missile test programs -- Aspects of command and control -- Keeping pace : modernization and upgrades -- Force reduction.