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SECURITY 2 

TECHNICAL PROGRAM . 2 

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MOL SIGINT STUDY PROGRAM 

I. PURPOSE 

The investigation of appropriate SIGINT Sensors and Systems which 

may be incorporated in the MOL Program is considered an important 

aspect of the overall program and one which should be pursued actively 

within the guidelines of this directive. 

The work to be initiated involves two separate efforts. The first 

is a study of ways to use a passive electromagnetic radiation sensor as an 

auxiliary pointing system for the basic DORIAN optics to increase the 

effectiveness of the High Resolution Optical Mission, and, in addition, 

in the acquisition of selected technical data on electromagnetic emissions. 

The second, is a data collection and analysis program to be used as a basis 

for later studies for determining if MOL would be capable of performing a 

COMINT mission in 

addition to collection of high priority technical ELINT information. 

This directive provides the authority to initiate studies and 

investigations in both of these areas as described in Section IV, 

Technical Program. Briefly, elements to be undertaken are the auxiliary 

Electromagnetic Pointing Sensor Study, and an Aircraft Test Program to 

determine intelligibility of data from emitters 

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The effort for processing data from the 

orbital and aircraft programs to a format useful in the MOL SIGINT 

studies should be proposed when appropriate. Additional studies and 

investigations which are identified as desirable during the course of 

this program may be recommended for initiation as appropriate. 

II. SECURITY 

Each activity undertaken will be conducted within the Security 

Guidelines appropriate to its nature. The Electromagnetic Pointing 

System Study will be handled under the BYEMAN Control System (DORIAN). 

The Orbital Collection Program 

with the product handled under the CCIOUNT/TALEBT-KEYHOLE Systems jointly. 

If appropriate and applicable, the Aircraft Test Program may be isolated 

and conducted at the SECRET level and the product handled in CONINT 

channels only. Aircraft Test Program interfaces with MOL SIGINT studies 

and the MOL Program, per se, will be controlled under the BYEMAN Control 

System. Component Developments may be handled at the SECRET level if 

their relationship to the MOL SIGINT studies and the MOL Program, per se, 

is properly protected. Security for additional studies or investigations 

will be determined at the time of initiation. 

III. TECHNICAL PROGRAM 

The Electromagnetic Pointing System Study should emphasize the 

use of an auxiliary SIGINT Direction Finder to furnish pointing 

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information for the DORIAN optics, 

CarefUl investigation should be made of areas 

involving manned functions in utilizing the EPS data to acquire 

targets, and to obtain 

technical electromagnetic data. Displays appropriate to these areas 

should be included. The'EPS should be capable of operating in an 

unmanned mode when providing pointing information but consideration 

should be given to the improvement inperformance obtained from 

manned operation (possibly limited to pre- and post-pass adjustment). 

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output of this program, will be made available for MOL SIGINT studies 

and close coordination should be maintained with the 

Office to assure compatibility of this data with MOL SIGINT study 

requirements. 

The Aircraft Test Program should provide data to show how 

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should be compatible with effective display and analysis. 

At such times. as the Orbital Collection Program and the Aircraft 

Test Program are sufficiently advanced, that the data output format can 

be firmly identified, programs should be initiated to process this 

data so that it can be properly analyzed and used in follow-on studies 

and evaluations. 

As component developments are identified during the course of: 

this effort, recommendations should be made for their initiation. 

Two areas presently of concern 

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IV. SCHEDULES 

The Electromagnetic Pointing System Study should be conducted by 

at least two competitors with RFP' s for a three month study initiated 

as soon as possible. 

The Aircraft Test Program should be initiated at the earliest 

possible date. The Data Processing programs should be initiated as 

soon as the output format of the collection' programs has-been determined. 

V. FUNDING 

A summary of the funding approved is as follows: 

a. -...lectromagnetic Pointing System 

b. Aircraft Test Program 

Total Approved Program 

When the Data Processing requirements have been determined, 

additional funds, if required, for this purpose may be requested. 

Current estimate for this work indicated that less than 

needed. 

VI. MANAGEMENT 

The management structure for implementation of these efforts 

should closely paxallel that in effect for the DORIAN Optical Sensor. 

All matters pertaining to systems integration, technical interface, 

and program master schedules involving the SIGINT elements of 

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the overall MOL Program are a function of the Deputy Director, MOL. 

Matters relating to sensor development and contracting are a function 

of SAFSP. 

Modification of the above arrangements on the basis of loCal' 

agreement between Deputy Director, MOL and Director, SAFSP may be 

made as appropriate. 

VII. TASK SUMMARY 

In accordance with the preceding, the following actions should 

be taken: 

a. A plan for the implementation and. conduct of the MOL 

SIGINT Program should be prepared as described in this directive. This 

plan should be forwarded to the DNRO through the Director, MOL by 

1 March 1966. 

b. Prepare a brief description of proposed management 

arrangements for the conduct of the MOL SIGINT Program, to include 

Aerospace supporting activity if utilized, names of key personnel, 

and basic contractor structure, and forward to the DNRO through the 

Director, MOL by- 1 March 1966. 

c. Initiate an RFP to cleared knowledgeable contractors 

for the Electromagnetic Pointing System Study and conduct a threemonth study with two or three of the most qualified contractors within 

funding available. 

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d. Initiate action to define the management approach to 

the Aircraft Test Program, and forward this information expeditiously 

to the DNRO through the Director, MOL so that necessary implementing 

action may be taken. Continue activity essential to insure that the 

Aircraft Test Program can be placed on contract in the shortest 

possible time upon release of funds. 

e.' Initiate action to define, the Data. Processing requirements for the Orbital and. Aircraft Programs and submit these to the 

DNRO through the Director, MOL for approval and funding when firm. 

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