LGM-30 Minuteman chronology

This is a chronology of the LGM-30 Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), acquisition and operational.

First research activity that lead to the U.S. development of intercontinental ballistic missiles began in 1956.

The system was fully operational in at least three United States Air Force (USAF) wings by 1965.

By this time the Minuteman II had already reached the flight test stage.

The USAF Follow-on Test and Evaluation (FOT&E) program for intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) is designated Glory Trip.