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More documentary than drama is this episode which tells a straightforward story about Battery C and its Hercules' missile site in Chatsworth, California. Here is a clear-cut explanation of the operational efficiency of the Nike Hercules missile which is geared for the protection of the American continent. As explained in this film, Hercules is the nation's latest answer to any threatened attack and the best answer to any question about the Army's readiness. It's America's only missile system which has become an operational reality. Chatsworth, like so many suburban communities in the Los Angeles area, actually falls within the outer limits of the City and enjoys many of the services of this great urban center. In Chatsworth one will find most of the things which ensure its growth as a modern, progressive town. One will find something else--a small patch of sand and concrete high in the hills above the town, where men of the Army Air Defense Command work day and night to make sure that Chatsworth continues to grow in peace and freedom.
While aiming for objectivity throughout, the gratitude of the townspeople to the missile men of the nearby Hercules' site is best expressed by Roy Rogers, TV cowboy star and Honorary Mayor of Chatsworth when he says, "I can only express what I think most of the town feels -- our thanks."

00:46 - Advancement of aerospace technology, An animation of a rocket in flight
01:24 - Rockets and nuclear energy have revolutionized modern warfare and creation of the Nike
01:46 - Launches of two Nike Ajax Missiles
01:59 - The Nike Ajax Missile is being replaced by the Nike Hercules Missile
02:45 - Introduction of Chatsworth, California, Street views of Chatsworth
03:46 - United States Army Air Defense Command and Nike Hercules Battery are located at Chatsworth, 47th Air Defense Artillery Brigade
04:19 - The purpose of the Nike Hercules is to defend the United States, A Nike Hercules is moved up and down
04:39 - Located in Colorado Springs, Colorado near Pikes Peak is Ent AFB which headquarters the North American Air Defense Command, Colorado and Ent AFB
05:00 - LT GEN Charles E. Hart addresses readiness of air defense and details the capabilities of Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules missiles
06:51 - LT GEN Charles E. Hart answers a question on the quantity of Nike missiles
07:23 - At the Charlotte ordinance missile plant in North Carolina operated by Douglas Aircraft Nike missile are produced, Men assemble Hercules missiles
08:04 - Comparison of the Nike Ajax and Nike Hercules missiles
08:24 - Assembly of Nike Hercules missiles, interior of factory and employees at work
09:43 - Army inspection of Hercules missiles
10:41 - Completed and inspected missiles are packed and prepared for shipping, some go to McGregor Range at Ft Bliss Texas
11:21 - Test launches of Hercules missiles in New Mexico
11:47 - Soldiers are trained in manning the Nike Hercules at Ft Bliss, Soldiers marching and in class
12:26 - Training soldiers following the conversion from Ajax to Hercules
13:15 - Integration of the Nike Hercules with radar systems, Soldiers operating radar
14:21 - Missile Master keeps track of missiles and aircraft
14:51 - Launch of missiles at McGregor Range
15:26 - CPT Earl Duffy arrives at the Chatsworth Battery, drives up and opens a gate
16:10 - Soldiers prepare a Nike Hercules missile
16:34 - SGT Harry Miller details work and maintenance on Hercules missiles
17:53 - Amenities available to soldiers including a mess hall and post exchange (px)
18:19 - CPT Earl Duffy deals with a broken radar part and maintaining supplies
19:12 - CPT Earl Duffy explains the qualification of the soldiers working at the battery and their jobs and how the people of Chatsworth view the battery
20:33 - Integrated fire control (IFC) area houses necessary missile equipment, radar and IFC
21:13 - LT Wilbert Jenkins explains the purpose and function of the IFC
22:13 - A helicopter delivers a radar part to Chatsworth
23:01 - A Nike Hercules missile is moved on a launcher
23:34 - Warrant Officer Melvin C. Smith, explains the maintenance of launching mechanisms and storage of missiles
24:12 - Feelings of communities close to missile batteries are discussed, A demonstration of raising a missile launcher
24:50 - Ben Boydston, president of Chatsworth chamber of commerce is interviewed about his feelings on the army's presence
25:26 - Laverne Lee, a Chatsworth teacher and principal is interviewed about her feelings on the army's presence
26:13 - Al Brain, Chatsworth businessman, is interviewed about his feelings on the army's presence
26:51 - Reverend Charles Hughes is interviewed about his feelings on the army's presence
27:41 - Roy Rogers, Mayor of Chatsworth, is interviewed about his feelings on the army's presence

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