Russian Strategic Missile Forces Prepare for Nuclear Drills

Russian Strategic Missile Forces in Orenburg have begun mass command and control exercises involving the 3,000 members of the 31st Rocket Army. The 31st is one of the three rocket armies within Russian Strategic Rocket Forces headquartered in Orenburg. The 31st Rocket Army was formed on 8 June 1970, on the base of the 18th Separate Rocket Corps. The 31st Army is equipped with R-36M and RT-2PM Topol intercontinental ballistic missiles.