Command and Control

Overview

On September 18, 1980, at 6:25 p.m., a catastrophic explosion at the Titan II base in Damascus, Arkansas, claims the life of an Air Force serviceman, forever altering the lives of those stationed there. Command and Control meticulously examines this incident, spotlighting a tragic instance of “human error.” The narrative contrasts the meticulous attention to detail required in military operations with the monumental dangers posed by the U.S. nuclear arms race during the Cold War, revealing the precarious balance between safety and the potential for disaster in a high-stakes environment.