Why ICBM Combined Maintenance Facilities Should Not Be Designed to the Same Standard as Aircraft Combined Maintenance Facilities

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ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile) and AF aircraft maintenance facilities have drastically different requirements, stemming from the distinct nature of the systems they support. Designing ICBM facilities to aircraft maintenance standards would be inefficient, costly, and potentially compromise the safety and security of nuclear assets. References: UFC 4-211-01, UFC-4-211-02, AFMAN21-202