The unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California and traveled miles to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands . The US regularly tests its intercontinental weapon system to verify its accuracy and reliability . Such tests have occurred over times and is not the result of current world events according to the statement . The U.S. nuclear enterprise is the cornerstone of security for the freedom of the American people and our allies around the world said Col. Chris Cruise th Test and Evaluation Group Commander. This test launch sends a visible message of deterrence on behalf of our joint forces and global partners and I couldnt be prouder of the professionalism of the Airmen and Guardians who comprise this mission . The missile was launch at a.m. PT. The US had notified Russia in advance of the test according to The Pentagon. In accordance with standard procedures the United States has transmitted a prelaunch notification pursuant to the Hague Code of Conduct and notified the Russian government in advance per our existing bilateral obligations . The other two parts of the triad are the Trident submarinelaunched ballistic missile and nuclear weapons carried by longrange strategic bombers are Trident submarined ballistic missiles and longrange bombers. The other part of the Triad includes the Trident submarines and long-range bombers are the other two nuclear weapons. The Triad is the other parts of The Triads include the long-distance ballistic missile . The Triadic Missile and Long-range Strategic Bases. The missile and Strategic Batships. The United States. The Minutemen. and Long Range Batsies. and long Range Ballistic Missiles and LongRange Batsuits. The Missile. Command. Command’s launch