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Branch, Deputy for 

Satellite Operations 

-(8)-NRO Staff 

CIC: Cdr. Franklynn R. Sperberg 

Backup: Captain John S. Greene 

Duty Subjects: 

The Branch has as its primary objective the direction of the 

operation of the various orbital reconnaissance systems for the collection ce 

electromagnetic radiations. This branch interprets the intelligence requirements received from the USIB, programs the utilization of the various payload 

systems to most effectively meet these requirements within the capabilities of 

those systems, and oversees the delivery of the collection product in proper 

format to the various users for exploitation. In support of the primary objective, this branch makes recommendations and coordinates with appropriate 

activities and agencies as to payload design, scheduling, support equipment, 

and related subjects. 

Action Items: 

a. Conducts analyses of the extent of collection relizable from 

orbiting MINT satellites . 

b. Prepares Reports Control Manual for approval of the Deputy 

for Satellite Operations. 

c. Conducts general pre-mission plashing and coordination, lauding conduct of CPXs. 

d. Coordinates, when appropriate to the type mission(*) involved. 

the satellite reconnaissance missions with activities controlled by other organizations (such as peripheral recumaissance, etc.). 

e. Maintains approved list of personnel to be notified of satellite 

recommissance operations, develops procedures for such notifications, carries 

out notification procedures as approved by the Director,-(S)- NR O. 

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f. Transmits satellite launch schedule information in accordance 

with the approved Reports Control Mamal. 

g. Maintains mission following capability, as necessary► monitoring the general health of the system and the remaining collection capability 

and modifies original collection operations programs to compensate for changes 

in health. 

h. Establishes appropriate emergency tasking plan to assure 

quick reaction to intelligence reasons for changing tasking. 

1. Monitors the progress of the intelligence take and collateral 

data until it has been delivered to the intelligence community customers. 

j. In conjunction with the Intelligence Section, Conducts analyses 

of degree of success of satellite missions in regard to coverage achieved 

versus coverage attempted and collates results. The Intelligence Section is 

responsible for final collation. 

k. Conducts post mission critiques to improve procedures and 

coordination. 

1. Maintains cognizance of the orbital statue of all satellite 

reconnaissance vehicles in orbit, and records date and location of re-entry. 

in. Responsible for emergency action due to re-entry of 

satellite reconnaissance vehicle in a location likely to provoke undesirable 

reaction or disclosure. 

n. Interprets collection requirements received from USIB and 

translates them into collection operations to optimize usage of available payloads. 

0. In conjunction with 85-6, prepares descriptions of operational 

aspects of each mission and distributes them to Interested organizations for 

their planning. 

q. In conjunction with SS-6, makes recommendations as to 

design of future missions to meet collection requirements and achieve efficient 

operations. 85-6 has final responsibility for design. 

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