This handbook is a guide to assist requirements officers at HQ SAC/ XPQ as they present this briefing to the public. It contains information on the history of ICBMs, evolution of national defense strategy, arms control, the various basing modes proposed for MX-Peacekeeper, and the rationale for deploying Peacekeeper Rail Garrison and Small ICBMs in hard mobile launchers. It is intended to help new briefing officers broaden their knowledge of the historical perspective of ICBM modernization. Keywords: Launching sites; Guided missile launchers; Public relations; Surface to surface missiles; Strategic weapons.