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FOREWORD 

The primary objective of the "Government Plan for Program 

Management" is to present an early overview of the key features of the 

entire MOL Program to top level management officials, at the policy 

and decision making levels of those Government and industry agencies 

that may become directly associated with the MOL Program. This will 

enable early planning by all concerned key officials so that upon program 

initiation and during the conduct of the program, the combined talents 

of both Government and industry can be brought to bear in an integrated 

and orderly manner for the purpose of achieving the optimum product. 

The secondary objective of the "Government Plan for Program 

Management" is that it will be the one key plan and focal point of the 

entire program to insure continuity. It will be used as the basis by 

all concerned agencies in formulating their respective Program Plans. 

In addition, these Program Plans will continually reflect and be in 

concert with the Government Plan. 

This plan relates herein the primary objective of the MOL Program 

and the number of flights believed required to attain this objective. 

Further, the plan presents the MOL Program Segments (primary hardware and functional elements) of the entire MOL program; the agencies 

responsible for these segments; the interrelationship of these agencies 

relative to time; and, the roles and responsibilities of each agency 

during the conduct of the MOL Program. 

It is emphasized that this plan is not cast in concrete, but will be 

revised and kept up to date during the Government/industry team 

formulation and during the conduct of the program. 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Section Page 

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1 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1-1 

2 PROGRAM BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 2-1 

3 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NETWORK 3-1 

4 TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT 4-1 

TAB A ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE 

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SECTION 1 

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 

Paragraph s Page 

1.0 INTRODUCTION , 

1-1 

1.1 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES 1-1 

1.2 FLIGHT TEST OBJECTIVES 1-2 

ILLUSTRATION 

Figure 1-1 Master MOL Flight Schedule 1-3 

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1.0 INTRODUCTION. 

(U) This section presents the primary objective of the MOL Program 

and the master flight schedule required to attain that objective. 

1.1 MOL PROGRAM OBJECTIVE. 

(S) A primary objective of the MOL program is development of technology to improve capabilities for manned and unmanned operations of 

military significance. This may include intermediate steps toward operational systems. 

(S) This objective shall be accomplished as early as possible, with 

minimum system cost, and with careful attention to safety aspects. Minimizing cost and time for development and test, as well as enhancing safety 

and reliability, implies a minimum of innovations. Proven vehicle and 

ground hardware, procedures, and facilities, resulting from prior DOD and 

NASA programs, will be employed to the greatest extent practicable. Exceptions will be completely justified. 

(S) Additional objectives are: 

(a) Quantitative determination of man's military usefulness in 

space. 

(b) Scientific and technological experiments of national importance. 

(c) Determine biological responses of man in orbit for 30 days 

or more. 

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(U) The following page presents the master MOL flight schedule and 

primary objective of each flight. This schedule, when finalized, will be the 

basic schedule to be followed by all concerned agencies. 

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SECTION 2 

PROGRAM BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 

Paragraph 

2.0 INTRODUCTION 

2.1 PROGRAM BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE 

Page 

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ILLUSTRATIONS 

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2-1 MOL Program Breakdown Structure (PBS) 2-3 

2-2 Program Breakdown Structure (Roles and 

Responsibility Summary) 2-5 

2-3 Laboratory Vehicle & MOL System Integration 

Program Segment 2-7 

2-4 Mission Payload (Experiments) Segment 2-9 

2-5 Gemini B Program Segment 2-11 

2-6 Titan III Program Segment 2-13 

2-7 Facilities Program Segment 2-15 

2-8 Flight Crew Equipment Program Segment 2-17 

2-9 Flight Crew Training Program Segment 2-19 

2-10 Test Support Program Segment 2-21 

2-11 Test Support Program Segment (Cont'd) 2-23 

2-12 Launch Operations Program Segment 2-25 

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2- 14 Flight Operations Program Segment 2- 29 

2- 15 Flight Operations Program Segment (Cont'd) 2-31 

2-16 Recovery Program Segment 2-33 

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2.0 (U) INTRODUCTION. 

The Program Breakdown Structure (PBS) is considered one of 

the key management tools that will be utilized by all concerned agencies 

during the conduct of the MOL Program. The PBS provides the framework for orderly integration of all primary hardware and functional 

elements, within a manageable boundary, which affords a ready top-level 

overview of the entire program. 

2.1 (U) PROGRAM BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE. 

The PBS in this section presents the Program Segments (PS) 

within the MOL Program. These Program Segments specify the tasks 

which are the primary roles and responsibilities of those agencies 

selected for the conduct of these Program Segments. The PBS will be 

the foundation and basis for expansion into greater levels of detail by 

all concerned government and industrial agencies. The PBS is also the 

basis and outline for formulating the Acquisition Phase Work Statements. 

Each Program Segment, when considered separately, is also known as 

the Work Breakdown Structure for the concerned agency. The PBS will 

be utilized as the starting point and the common basis for summarizing 

costs and for constructing top level management networks, The PS/WBS 

(Figures 2-6 through 2-16) are subject to review and revision throughout 

the Program Definition Phase. 

A further refinement of the Roles and Responsibilities relative to 

the interrelationships between concerned agencies is contained within Tab A. 

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1.0 INTRODUCTION A-1 

2.0 TASK CATEGORIES A-1 

3.0 ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES A-3 

4.0 CONTRACTOR OR AGENCY IDENTITY A-4 

5.0 CONFIGURATION NOMENCLATURE A-6 

6.0 OTHER CONTRACTOR/AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. A-6 

7.0 ACTIVITY DESIGNATIONS A-7 

LIST OF TABLES 

Table 

A System Engineering and Analysis A-9 

B Engineering Design. A-14 

C Fabrication A-17 

D Test and Integration A-20 

E Test Operations A-22 

F Facilities A-25 

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1.0 (U) INTRODUCTION. 

This Tab contains a further refinement of the Roles and 

Responsibilities relative to the inter-relationships between concerned 

contractors/agencies responsible for the conduct of the MOL Program 

Segments. The Contractor Work Statements, the Program Breakdown 

Structure, and the established responsibilities of government agencies 

and/or working agreements between the government agencies and the 

MOL Program Office are intended to be consistent with the Roles and 

Responsibilities delineated herein. 

2.0 (U) TASK CATEGORIES. 

The tasks listed are divided into categories which correspond to 

the principal activities as the program proceeds through definition phase 

to completion of acquisition phase. The categories of tasks and 

activities are: 

A. System Engineering Analysis. 

The tasks in this category include generation and integration 

of system engineering data and analysis of system operations. It includes 

computation of trajectory and orbit mechanics, tracking, orbit 

determination, and ground station coverage as well as analysis of test 

data derived from the performance of the Test Operations Task and, as 

necessary to the analysis, from the performance of the Test and 

Integration Task. 

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B. Engineering Design. 

Tasks include establishment of equipment design, production 

of drawings and hardware specifications and design integration of interfacing equipment of several contractors/agencies. 

C. Fabrication. 

This task provides for development prototypes for ground 

test and flight articles for test operations. This includes both make and 

buy items of supplying contractors. 

D. Test and Integration. 

The tasks include testing of contractor equipment for 

development, qualification and acceptance, as well as integration of 

equipment and conduct of system compatibility tests. 

E. Test Operations. 

This task category includes all functions, operations, and 

support occurring in direct association with the MOL flight missions. 

It includes preparatory tasks and documentation which contribute directly 

to mission operations, crew training, physiological functions related to 

experimentation and flight crew monitoring, launch site operations, 

powered flight operations and support, on-orbit and re-entry operations, 

and operations and support associated with hardware, data, and flight 

crew recovery. 

F. Facilities. 

This task category includes establishment of criteria for 

facilities at the launch site, conduct of facility design, and supervision 

of facility construction. 

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3.0 (U) ORGANIZATIONAL ROLES. 

The relationship of responsibilities of contractors and agencies 

for the tasks shown are designated as follows: 

A Primary Responsibility 

S Support: A task of providing support in the form of 

information-or assistance to the organizations with primary responsibility. 

R Establish Requirements: A task of establishing 

requirements to be met by the organization with primary responsibility. 

I Interface: An organization with responsibility for 

equipment with a physical or functional interface. 

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4.0 (U) CONTRACTOR OR AGENCY IDENTITY. 

Program roles and responsibilities shown in this document have 

been assigned only to the principal participating contractors and agencies. 

In some instances tasks can be assigned unambiguously to a single 

contractor or agency with clear interfaces with other organizations. In 

other cases, the relationship of some supporting agencies is not well 

defined and some such functions have been designated as though they 

were to be performed by a single organization. 

4.1 (U) ASSOCIATE CONTRACTORS AND AGENCIES. 

4.1.1 (U) Laboratory Vehicle (Contractor). Douglas 

4.1.2 (U) Gemini B (Contractor). McDonnell 

4.1.3 (U) Titan III (Agency). 

The Titan III portion of the MOL system is the responsibility of 

the SSD Titan III SPO. However, the equipment and services will be 

provided by contractors. Responsibilities are designated here as though 

they were to be performed by a single contractor whereas all Titan III 

associate.contractors will actually participate with Martin acting as 

Titan III integrator. 

4.1.4 (U) Pressure Suit Assembly (Contractor). David Clark 

4.1.5 (U) Test Support (Agency), NRD. 

All test operations support not identified as a direct responsibility 

of either the Launch Operations Agency or the Flight Operations Agency 

is the responsibility of the National Range Division (NRD). This test 

support includes the assignment of resources not only in the vicinity of 

the launch site, but other remote station support as may be required for 

the MOL Program. 

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4.1.6 Launch Operations (Agency). 6595th Aerospace Test Wing. 

This function will be the responsibility of the 6595th Aerospace 

Test Wing (ATW). They are responsible, as a direct arm of the MOL 

SPO, for the direction and conduct of all assigned pre-launch and launch 

operations occurring at the launch site. 

4.1.7 Flight Operations (Agency). AFSCF 

The Air Force Satellite Control Facility is responsible for 

developing and providing those resources at the Satellite Test Center as 

well as the global tracking and communications networks of the SCF 

necessary to support the MOL Test Operations during the flight 

preparation and through all flight phases including Gemini-B re-entry. 

As assigned, SCF will function as a direct arm of the MOL SPO for the 

conduct of on-orbit operations. 

4.1.8 Recovery (Agency), DOD Manager. 

The DOD Manager for Manned Space Flight Support is responsible 

for planning and providing through all flight phases those recovery 

resources (including aircraft, helicopters, ships, recovery support 

teams, etc.) and the operation thereof, necessary to support the MOL 

Test Operations for the recovery of the Gemini B, Flight Crew, and 

data on board the spacecraft. As assigned, the DOD Manager will 

function as a direct arm of the MOLE SPO. 

4.1.9 (U) Deputy for Civil Engineering (Agency). 

Acquisition of MOL facilities will be delegated by the MOL SPO 

to the SSD Deputy for Civil Engineering. This agency will monitor and 

direct contractors in preparation of facility criteria in association with 

Architect and Engineer Contractors. Upon completion of the criteria, 

the facility designs will be prepared under the direction of the Deputy for 

Civil Engineering by the AWE Contractor. Stearns-Rogers is the 

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contractor for ILC facilities and Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall 

are associates for MOL-peculiar facilities. When the designs are complete 

they will be delivered to the Corps of Engineers for construction with 

monitoring by the Deputy for Civil Engineering. These activities are 

largely separate from other program activites and therefore this agency 

is included in the roles and responsibilities tables only under Task 

Category F, Facilities. 

4.1.10 (U) SPO and GSE/TDC. 

The MOL SPO has over-all responsibility for the program. The 

SPO and the GSE/ TDC will review all significant program decisions and 

SPO approval is required for their implementation. SPO and GSE/TDC 

specific responsibilities are indicated in this document only where they 

represent a specific direct program responsibility which is not performed 

by another organization designated in another column, or where such 

designation will clarify the responsibilities of other contractors or 

agencies not identified at this time. 

4.1.11 (U) Experiment Integration (Contractor), General Electric. 

5.0 (U) CONFIGURATION TERMINOLOGY. 

The terminology (see Figure 1) used in describing tasks defines 

the Orbiting Vehicle as consisting of the Laboratory Vehicle, Gemini B, 

and Flight Crew Equipment. The Titan III system consists of the launch 

vehicle, supporting AGE, and the ILC. The Gemini B spacecraft includes 

the re-entry module and the adapter section. 

6.0 (U) OTHER CONTRACTOR/AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES. 

Other management or administrative activities such as control 

of drawings, configuration management and interface control, production 

and quality control, and schedule and cost control, are considered normal 

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program functions which must be accomplished by all contractors/agencies 

and therefore are not enumerated as specific tasks in this document. 

7.0 (U) ACTIVITY DESIGNATIONS. 

Activities which have been assigned as specific responsibilities 

of contractors or agencies are identified briefly in the following roles 

and responsibilities tables. Wherever further explanation is required 

to clarify tasks or activities, see definition of tasks which follow tables. 

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3 Analyze Laboratory Module A 

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4 Analyze Mission Module SR S SR S R A 

5 Analyze Laboratory Vehicle A SR SR SR SR 

6 Analyze Orbiting Vehicle A SR SR SR SR 

7 Analyze Launch Vehicle SR SR A S SR 

8 Analyze Flight Vehicle S S A S S S S S 

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Analyze Launch Vehicle 

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Analyze Pressure Suit 

Assembly SR SR A S SR 

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Analyze Integrated Launch 

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Analyze Integrated AGE 

Installation A SR SR SR SR SR 

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Installation S S A S 

13 Analyze Flt Crew Training SR SR SR SR S S SR SR A SR 

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Analyze Mission Simulation 

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Analyze Orbiting Vehicle 

Ground Checkout A S SR SR SR 

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Analyze Launch Vehicle 

Ground Checkout S S A SR SR SR 

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Analyze Pressure Suit 

Assembly Checkout &Prep. SR SR A S 

26 

Analyze Flt Crew Checkout 

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Analyze Flight Vehicle 

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Analyze Launch Vehicle 

System Checkout SR SR A SR SR SR SR 

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Analyze Flight 

Simulation Test A SR, SR SR S SR SR R SR 

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Analysis SR SR A S S SR 

29 

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Preparation & Launch 

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Analyze Powered Flight . 

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31 

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Analyze Flt Crew Transfer 

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Analyze Flt Crew Transfer 

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Analyze Lab Module Flt Crew 

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Analyze Mission Module 

Flight Crew Tasks S S S A 

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Analyze Laboratory Vehicle 

Flight Crew Tasks A SR R SR SR 

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Analyze On-Orbit Comrnunications & Data Processing 

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Analyze Mission Module 

Data Handling SR SR A 

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[Launch Operations 

(Agency) (ATW) 

FlightOp

eratio

ns 

C S (Agency) (E') - • - — 

Recovery(Agency) (DOD Manager SPO a

nd GSE/TDC 

Experiment Integration 

(Co

ntractor) 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIESI 

A. SYSTEM ENGINEERING & 

No. ACTIVITIES 

■ 

40 

Analyze AFSCF Data 

Processing R R RR RR AR R 

41 

Analyze 

LV Overlap Programs A SR SR 

41a 

Analyze Mission Module 

Software SR SR A 

41b 

Analyze Laboratory Module 

Software 

A 

SR. SR 

42 Analyze On-Orbit Abort A SR S S S R SR 

43 

Analyze Gemini B 

Separation S A S 

44 

Analyze Laboratory Vehicle 

Disposal 

A 

A S S SR 

45 

Analyze Gemini B De-Orbit 

Operation A S S S 

46 

Analyze Gemini B Recovery 

Operations S S S SI A SR 

47 

Analyze Integrated System 

Operation A SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR 

48 

Post Fit Analysis of Countdown AS S S S S S 

49 

Post Flt Analysis of Launch 

Vehicle Data S A S S S 

50 

Post Flt Analysis Laboratory 

Module Data 

A 

Mk S S S S 

51 

Post Flt Analysis of Mission 

Module Data S S S 

52 

Post Flt Analysis of Gemini 

B Data S A s S S 

53 

Post Flt Analysis of 

Pressure Suit Assembly Data S S A S S 

SAFSL-4-390 

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

Doratory Vehicle mtractor) 

Ge

mini B (Co

ntractor) 

ANALYSIS (Cont'd) 

TitanIII (Agency) 

PressureSuit Asse

mblI 

(Contractor) 

Test Support(Ag

ency) 

NRD) (

Launch Operations (Agency)(ATW) 

Flight Operations 

(Agency)(SCF) 

Recov

ery(Agency) 

(DOD Manager) 

I SPO and GS

E/ TDC 

ExperimentIntegration (Contractor) 

A. SYSTEM ENGINEERING & 

No. ACTIVITIES 

54 

'Post Flight Analysis of 

Bioastronautics Data S S S S S A 

55 

Post Flight Analysis of 

Re-Entry Data A S S S 

56 :Flight 

Post Flight Analysis of 

Crew Performance S S S S • S 

57 

Post Flight Analysis of 

Mission Control Data S SS SS S AS S 

58 

System Requirements 

Analysis A SR SR SR SR SR SR SR SR 

59 System Studies ASS S SS S S S 

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1 September 1966 SAFSL-4-390 

A-13 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

LaboratoryVehicle 

(Contractor) 

a 

Ge

mini B (Contractor) 

Titan III (Agency) 

PressureSuit Assembl 

(Contractor) 

TestSup

p

ort(Agency) 

NRD) (

■ 

Lau

nch Operations 

(Agency)(

A

TW) 

FlightOpe rations (Agency)(SCF) 

Recovery(Agency) DOD ( Manager) 

SPO and GSE/TDC 

1 Experime

nt Integration 

(Co

ntractor) 

B. ENGINEERING DESIGN 

No. ACTIVITIES 

1 

Laboratory Vehicle Power 

System 

A 

 4.■ SRI` SRI SRI 

2 

Laboratory Module Consoles 

and Displays 

A 

AM SRI SRI SR SRI 

3 

Mission Module Consoles 

and Displays SRI 

. 

SRI SR 

- 

• 

4 

MOL Communications & 

Data Processing A 4. SRI SRI R R SR 

_. 

SRI 

5 Pressure Suit Assembly SRI SRI , A R SRI 

6 Lab Module Software • SRI SRI 

7 Mission Module Software SRI 

. _. SRI k •• 

8 Gemini B SRI A SRI SRI R R R SR 

9 Laboratory Module A SRI SRI SRI R R 

..- ... L

ISRI 

10 Mission Module Structure SRI SR.; R R • 

11 Mission Module SRI SRI SRI R • 

12 

Laboratory Vehicle 

Integration A I I SRI 

13 

Orbiting Vehicle 

Integration A SI I SI R R SI 

14 Titan III Design SRI SRI A S SRI 

15 Gemini B Attachments SRI • 

- , 

16 

Orbiting Vehicle Attachment 

to Launch Vehicle 

A 

SRI SRI 

TABLE B 

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

Labor

atory Ve

hicle 

(Co

ntractor) 

Ge

mini B (Contractor) 

I

Titan M (Agency) 

-w-- 

:Fa' 

t") S 

:) 

5 to ,-.0 , 

k U 

0 CI Ca 14 

0g4.1 :1 

I)0 k o 

TestSupp

ort(Agency) 

(NRD) 

Launch Ope rations 

Agency)(

ATW) 

[

— 

FlightOperations 

Ag_ency)(

SCF) 

Recove ry(Agency) 

(DOD Manag

er) 

SPOan 

[ Experime

nt Integration 

(Co

ntractor

B. ENGINEERING DESIGN 

) 

(Cont'd) 

No. ACTIVITIES 

17 

Flight Vehicle 

Structural Integrity SRI SRI A SRI 

18 

Flight Crew Transfer 

Equipment SRI SRI 

19 System Design Integration A SRI SRI SRI SR SR SR SRI 

20 Gemini B AGE SRI A SRI SRI R R 

21 Laboratory Module AGE A SRI SRI SRI R R SRI 

22 Mission Module AGE SRI SRI R R A 

23 Laboratory Vehicle AGE A SRI SKSRI SRI 

24 Pressure Suit Assembly AGE SI SI SI A s 

25 Titan III AGE R R A S 

26 Flight Vehicle AGE 

. 

A SI SI SI S S 

, 

SI 

27 

Bioastronautics 

Instrumentation A R SR R R 

28 

Gemini B Procedures 

Simulator A SR SRI SI 

29 

Lab Module Simulation 

Equipment A SRI S SI 

. 

SRI 

30 

Mission Module Simulation 

Equipment SRI SRI S SI A 

30a 

Laboratory Vehicle 

Procedures Simulator A SRI S SI SRI 

31 Mission Simulators A SRI SR SRI S S SI SRI 

1 September 1966 

TABLE B (Cont'd) 

SAFSL-4 - 3 9 0 

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

Laboratory Vehicle 

(Contractor) Ge

mini B (Contractor) 

[Titan III(Agency) !PressureSuit Asse

mbll 

(Contracto

r) 

Te stSup

port (Agency) 

(NRD) 

Launch Oper

atio

ns 

(Ag

ency)(ATW) 

FlightOperations 

(Agency)(SCF) 

Reco

very(Agency)7 

(DOD Manager) 

SPO and GSE/ TDC 

i

Experime

ntIntegration 

(Contractor

B. ENGINEERING DESIGN 

) 

(Cont'd) 

No. ACTIVITIES 

32 

Telemetry & Tracking 

Station Equipment R R 

I A■ 

R R A i R 

33 

Recovery Force Retrieval 

Equipment SRI SRI S A R 

34 Mission Control Consoles SR SR SRI SR S A S SR 

35 

SCF Systems Support 

Software SR SR SR SR S SR A SR SR 

36 

Establish Lab Veh Ground to 

Space Command Data Inter. SRI SRI A 

37 

Dev Lab Veh Ground Cmnd 

Syn. & Compatibility Software SRI SRI A 

38 

Develop Gemini Ground to 

Space Cmnd Data Interface SRI A SI SRI 

39 

Develop Gemini B & Titan III 

Ground Software SRI S SRI A 

,. 

. 

_ • 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

LaboratoryVehicle 

(Co

ntractor) 

C. FABRICATION 

is. 

Ge

mini B (Co

ntractor) . 

Titan III (Ag

ency) I 

PressureSuit Assem 

(Co

ntractor) 

ITestSupport(Agency) 

(NRD) 

Lau

nch Op

erations 

(Agency)(

ATW) 

I

Flight Op

erations 

(Agency)(SCF) 

Re

c

o

very(Agency) -1 

(DOD Manag

er) 

SPOand G

S

E/ TDC 

[ Exp

erime

nt Integration 

(Co

ntractor) 

No. ACTIVITIES 1 

1 

Flight Crew Accommodations Gemini B A I 

N 

2 Gemini B Attachments I A 1 

3 Gemini B I A 1 1 1 

4 

Flt Crew Accommodations 

Laboratory Vehicle , I 

5 

Laboratory Module Consoles 

and Displays 

A 

I I I 

6 

Mission Module Consoles 

and Displays I I A 

7 

MOL Communications and 

Data Processing 

A 

I I I I 

8 

Laboratory Vehicle Power 

System 

. 

A 

I — 

I 

9 Laboratory Module A I I I I 

10 Mission Module Structure AA 1 1 

, 

11 Mission Module I A 

12 Pressure Suit Assembly 

, 

I I 

4 

A 

13 Flt Crew Transfer Equip. I A I 

14 Titan III I I A I 

15 Gemini B AGE I A 1 1 

16 Laboratory Module AGE A I I I 1 

1 September 1966 

TABLE C 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

[LaboratoryVehicle 

(Co

ntractor) 

Gemini B (Contractor) TitanIII (Agency) 

Pressure Suit AEisem

bll 

(Contractor) Test Sup

port(Agency) 

NRD) (

Launch Oper

ations 

(Agency)(ATW) 

Flight Operations 

(Agency)(SCF) 

Recovery(Agency) 

(DOD Manager) 

SPO a

nd GSE/TDC 

Expe riment Integration 

I, (Contractor

C. FABRICATION (Cont'd) 

) 

No. ACTIVITIES 

17 Mission Module AGE I 

1 

I A 

18 

Pressure Suit 

Assembly AGE I I A 

. 

19 Laboratory Vehicle AGE A 1 

r 

1 

, . t 1 

20 Titan III AGE I I A 

21 No Entry 

22 No Entry l . 

23 No Entry 

' 

.. 

24 

Gemini B Procedures 

Simulator I 

. . 

25 

Lab Module Simulator 

Equipment A I I 

26 

Mission Module Simulator 

Equipment I I 

.. 41. 

A 

27 Mission Simulator A 1 1 I 

. . 

1 

28 Mission Control Consoles I I I A 1 

29 

Telemetry & Tracking 

Station Equipment I I I 

, 

A I 

. 

30 

Laboratory Module 

Computer Software •A I I 

31 

Mission Module Computer 

Software I I A 

32 

AFSCF System Support 

Software I I I I I A I I 

TABLE C (Cont'd) 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

LaboratoryVehicle (Contractor

C. FABRICATION (Cont'd) 

) 

Ge

mini B (Co

ntractor) 

Titan III (Agency) Pressure SuitAsse

mb 

(Co

ntr

a

ctor) 

I

Test Support (Agency) 

(NRD) 

Launch Operations 

(Agency)(

ATW) 

I

Flight Op

eratio

ns 

(Agency)(

SCF) 

I

Recovery(Agency) 

(DOD Manager) 

SPO and GS

E/ TDC 

I

Expe rime

nt Integration 

(Contractor) 

No. ACTIVITIES 

33 

Gemini B Flight Support 

Software SRI SI 

4- 

 I A 

34 

Command Synthesis and 

Compatibility Software SRI SRI 

* _ . 

. , 

— . 4 . . 

, 

, . 

4 

TABLE C (Cont'd) 

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MOL PROGRAM 

I CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES LaboratoryVehicle 

(Contractor) 

Ge

mini B (Contractor) 

TitanIII (Agency) • 

Pressure Suit Assembll 

(Contractor) TestSupport(Agency) 

(NRD) Launch Operations (Agency)(ATW) _ 

FlightOperations 

(Agency)(SCF) 

[Recovery(Ag

ency) 

(DOD Manager) 

1 

- 

SPO and GSE/ TDC 1 

 Exp

erime

ntIntegration 

(Contractor) 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

D. TEST & INTEGRATION 

No. ACTIVITIES 

1 

Integrate & Test Lab Module 

So 

, 0 nxgr Subsys. Hrdwr & 

A 

Ala RI SI 

2 

Integrate & Test MissionMo• 

Computer Hard & Software SI SRI • 

3 

Integrate Lab Veh Consoles 

and Displays S S S SRI 

4 

Conduct Lab Mod Development, Qual & Accept Tests A SRI S SRI 

5 

Conduct Gem B Development 

Qual & Acceptance Tests SRI A S R 

6 

Conduct Mission Module 

Dev Qual & Accept Tests SRI • 

7 

Integrate Laboratory 

Vehicle Development Model • SRI SRI SRI 

8 Integrate Lab Veh A SRI SRI SRI 

9 

Conduct Lab Veh Environmental Tests A 

S 

rS ■ 

. 

S 

. 

10 

Assure Orbiting Vehicle 

Compatibility with System A S S S S 

11 

Conduct Lab Veh Dev Sys 

Test & Factory Accept Test A SR SR SR 

12 

Install AGE in OV 

Facilities A SRI SRI 

12a 

Install AGE in 

ILC Facilities SRI SRI A SRI 

13 Checkout Gemini B AGE I A 1 

13a 

Checkout Laboratory 

Module AGE A I I 

13b 

Checkout Mission Module 

AGE I • 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

, 

boratoryVe

hicle 

mtractor) 

[Gemini B (Co

ntractor)] 

Titan III (Ag

ency) 

a 

[PressureSuitAsse

mbi 

(Contractor) 

TestSupport (Agency) 

N( RD) 

Launch Op

erations 

(Agency)(

ATW) 

FlightOpe rations 

(Agency)(

SCF) 

Recovery(Agency) -1 

(DODManag

er) 

SPO andG

S

E/TDC 

Experime

nt Integration 

(Contractor

D. TEST & INTEGRATION 

) 

(Cont'd) 

No. ACTIVITIES i 

14 

Conduct Titan III Assembly 

kFccadiness for Orbital Veh 

NI Amine 

1 1 A 1 I 

15 

Assembly of the 

Flight Vehicle SRI SRI A S SRI 

17 

Integrate, Install & Checkout 

Mission Simulator 

A 

JIM SI SI SRI 

18 

Integrate Mission Simulator 

with SCF 

A 

a&S S S SRI 

. 

S 

. 

19 

Gather Baseline Data on 

Fit Crew Performance 

... I 

SR SR SR S • 

20 

Integrate & Test Airborne 

MOL Comm & Data Proc Sys A 

L 

SRI SRI 

. • ■ 

4 

.._ 

... ... 

1 September 1966 

TABLE D (Cont'd) 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

I

LaboratoryVe

hicle 

(Contractor) 

1 

Ge

mini B (Contractor) 

ACTIVITIES 

1 

Titan 111 (Agency) 

[PressureSuitAsse

mbl 

(Contractor) TestSupport(Agency)] 

(NRD) 

[Lau

nch Ope rations 

(Agency)(ATW) 

[Flight Operations 

(Ag

ency)(

SCF) 

Recovery(Agency) 

(_DOD Manager) 

SPO and GS

E/ TDC 

Experime

nt Integration 

(Contractor) 

E. TEST OPERATIONS 

No. 

1 Prepare Flt Test Plan ASSS SSSS , S 

2 Prepare Sys Ops Plan • s s S S S S 

3 

Prepare Program 

Requirements Document S SS -S SS 

' 

S S 

I 

AS 

4 

Prepare Orbital 

Requirements Document S S S S S S S S AS 

5 

Prepare Gemini B Recovery 

Requirements Document S SRI S S 

1 

S • SR 

6 

Prepare Gemini B Checkout 

Procedures S A S' S S S 

7 

Prepare Lab Module 

Checkout Procedures • I I I 

8 

Prepare Orbiting Veh 

Checkout Procedures • SR SR S S S SR 

9 

Prepare Mission Module 

Checkout Procedures 

- - 

R 

-• 

S S S • 

10 

Prepare Pressure Suit 

Assembly Checkout Proced. S S • S S S 

11 

Prepare T-III Checkout 

Procedures S A S S 

12 

Prepare Countdown 

.Procedures SR SR SR SR S • S S SR 

13 

Prepare Ascent Guidance 

Equations SR • R 

14 

Prepare Launch & Ascent 

Abort Procedures A SR S SR S SR SR 

15 

Prepare Gem B On-Orbit 

Checkout Procedures S • S S 

16 

Prepare Lab Mod On-Orbit 

Checkout Procedures • S S S SR 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

LaboratoryVe

hicle 

(Co

ntractor) 

Ge

mini B (Contractor)I 

Titan III (Ag

e

ncy) a 

Pressure Suit Asse

mbly 

(Contractor) 

■ 

TestSupport (Agency) 

N( RD) 

La

unch Operations 

(Ag

ency)(

ATW) 

1

FlightOperations (Agency)(

SCF) 

[Re

cov

ery(Agency) 

(DOD Manager) 

II SAO and GSE/ TDC I Experim

e

nt Integration 

(Co

ntractor

E. TEST OPERATIONS (Cont'd) 

) 

No. ACTIVITIES 

a 

17 

Prepare Mission Module OnOrbit Checkout Procedures 

1 

SR 

. _ 

S A 

18 

Prepare Lab Mod Orbital 

Procedures 

A 

al SR S S SR 

19 

Prepare Mission Module 

Operations Procedures SR S S • 

20 

Integrate Flt Crew Orbital 

Procedures 

A 

• 

• 

SR S S SR 

21 

Prepare Re-Entry Guidance 

Equations A SR R R 

22 

Prepare Crew De-Orbit & 

 Re-Entry Procedures S • S S 

23 

Integrate Orbital Abort 

Procedures A SR S SR S SR 

24 

Direct & Coordinate Flt 

Crew Training SR SR SR SR SR SR SR S A SR 

25 Operate Mission Simulator SR SR S S S S S A SR 

26 Operate MOL Launch Facility SR S A 

. 

27 

Assemble T-La on the 

Launch Pad • S 

28 

Checkout of Gemini B at 

Launch Site A S 

29 

Checkout Lab Mod at 

Launch Site A SR S SR S S S SR 

30 

Checkout Mission Module 

at Launch Site S S S • 

31 

Checkout Pressure 

Suit Assembly S S • S S 

32 Checkout Fit Crew S S S S 

.., 

S • S 

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TABLE E (Cont'd) 

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ROLES AND RESPONa BILITIES1 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

I LaboratoryVehicle I 

(Co

ntractor) 

■ 

T. 

o .4.s 0 

es k 43 0 

U 

A 

0 

Titan III (Agency) I PressureSuit Asse

mbll 

(Contractor) 

U 

TestSupport(Agency) 

(NRD) 

Launch Oper

ations 

(Agency) (ATW) 

Flight Operations (Agency)(

S

CF) 

riecovery(Ag

ency) 

 - (DOD Manager) 

SPO and GS

E/ TDC 

Experime

nt Integration 

(Contractor) 

, 

E. TEST OPERATIONS (Cont'd) 

No. ACTIVITIES 

33 Checkout T-III A s s _ 

4 

Conduct Flight Vehicle Final 

Checkout at Launch Pad SR SR A SR S S S SR 

35 Conduct Countdown S S S S A S S 

36 

Conduct Range Safety 

Operations S S A s S 

37 Operate Mission Control S S S S • SS A s S 

38 Monitor Flt Crew Condition S S S A S S 

39 

Direct & Control Mission 

Operations S S S S S S S S A I S 

40 

Conduct Gemini B 

Recovery Operations S S S S A S 

41 Format Data for Users R R R R S A R SR 

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MOL PROGRAM 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

CONTRACTORS OR AGENCIES 

boratory Ve

hicle 

,retractor) 

Gemini B (Co

ntractor) 

Titan III(Absincy) Pressure Suit Assembl 

(Contractor) TestSupp

ort.(Agency) 

(NRD) 

I

Launch Operations 

(Agency)(ATW) 

I

Flight Op

erations 

(Agency)(SCF) Deputy for Civil Engr. 

(Agency) 

SPO and GS

E/ TDC 

g 

o 

:0 al 1., 

to 0 

.1 

a" 1.)..., 

5 ti, 

I t 

k . g 

Ix1 LI 

_ 

No. ACTIVITIES 

1 Prepare Facility Criteria SR for Initial. Launch Complex R A r r

R SR R SR SR 

2 Prepare Facility Criteria for 

OV Support Bldg. A SR SR R. SR SR SR 

3 Deleted 

• r 

4 Prepare Fac Criteria for 

Operational Trng &Eval Fac A R R R R SR SR • SR 

5 Prepare Facility Criteria for 

Operational Readiness Unit AL R. 

_ 

SR SR 

r 

SR SR 

6 Prepare Facility Criteria for 

Engr & Operations Bldg A R 

- 

R 

, 

R SR R 

7 Design Initial Launch S Complex S S S S S A 

- 

S 

8 Design Orbiting Veh. " 

S Support Building S • 

S 

9 Delete 

,_ 

.. 

10 Design Operational Training 

& Eval Facility S 

, 

S 

, , 

S S 

11 

Design Operational S Readiness Unit S 

r 

S A 

,-(- 

12 Design Engineering and S Operations Building S A S 

■ .... 

■ 

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DEFINITIONS 

OF 

TASKS 

USED IN THE 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES TABLES 

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A. SYSTEM ENGINEERING AND ANALYSIS. 

1. Establish Flight Test Objectives. 

The SPO and GSE/ TD Contractor will establish Flight Test 

objectives including flight schedules and capabilities to be demonstrated, 

including relative priorities for each flight. Performance requirements, 

criteria and overall analysis methods will be provided. All Associate 

Contractors and Agencies will provide inputs and support this effort. 

2. Analyze Gemini B Spacecraft. 

The Gemini B Contractor will conduct a complete analysis of 

the operation and equipment of the Gemini B spacecraft of the MOL 

mission. This will include structural analysis for conditions during 

launch, on-orbit, and re-entry, as well as analysis of the operation of 

the subsystems. 

3. Analyze Laboratory Module. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct a complete 

analysis of the operation of the Laboratory Module and its subsystems. 

This will include analysis of structural integrity during launch and onorbit as well as analysis of the functioning of subsystems and analysis of 

Mission Module requirements. 

4. Analyze Mission Module. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor shall conduct a 

complete analysis of the operation of the Mission Module and its 

subsystems. 

The Mission Module is defined an that module separating the 

laboratory module and the T-IIIM. The mission module will consist of 

the external structure, experiment payloads, and control equipments. 

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Some of this control equipment will be physically located in the 

laboratory module but shall not be considered part of it. The Experiment 

Integration Contractor shall be responsible for this mission module and 

the experiment integration. 

5. Analyze Laboratory Vehicle. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct a complete 

analysis of the operation of the Laboratory Vehicle and its subsystems 

This will include analysis of structural integrity during launch and onorbit as well as analysis of the functioning of subsystems . 

6. Analyze Orbiting Vehicle. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct a complete 

analysis of the operation of the Orbiting Vehicle and its subsystems . 

This will include analysis of structural integrity during launch and onorbit as well as analysis of the functioning of subsystems and analysis of 

Titan III requirements . 

7. Analyze Launch Vehicle. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor, under the direction of the 

Titan III SPO, will be responsible for a complete analysis of the Launch 

Vehicle during the period of launch and during ascent. This will include 

structures, dynamics, controls, checkout, countdown, guidance, etc. 

It will include all features of the Launch Vehicle as they affect the MOL 

Flight Vehicle. 

8. Analyze Flight Vehicle. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will conduct analysis of the 

flight vehicle during launch and ascent. This will include structural 

loads , vehicle dynamics, controls and guidance. Detailed analysis of the 

orbiting vehicle subsystems will be accomplished by the orbiting Vehicle 

Contractors . 

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9. Analyze Launch Vehicle Induced Environment. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor, under the direction of the 

Titan III SPO, will conduct a complete analysis of the environment which 

will be imposed upon the Flight Vehicle during launch. These parameters 

will be supplied to the other contractors/agencies as design requirements 

upon their equipment. 

10. Analyze Pressure Suit Assembly. 

The Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor will be responsible 

for conducting those analyses necessary to establish the requirements 

for the Pressure Suit Assembly and support equipment, e. g., CWG, EV 

visors, waste collection devices, etc. 

11. Analyze Integrated Launch Facilities. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the analysis and planning of the total, integrated criteria for the MOL 

Launch Facility. 

lla Analyze ILC Facilities. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for the 

analysis and planning of the criteria for the ILC facilities. 

12. Analyze Integrated AGE Installation. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the analysis and planning of the integrated installation of AGE in the MOL 

Launch Facility. 

1Za Analyze ILC AGE Installation. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for the 

analysis and planning of the installation of AGE in the ILC facilities. 

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13. Analyze Flight Crew Training. 

Flight Crew Training will include coverage of such items 

as operation of the Laboratory Vehicle, Gemini B, payload equipment, 

communications, data transmission, and escape procedures. Training 

requirements and support in the use of equipment and simulators will be 

supplied by equipment contractors. The Training Plan is the responsibility of the MOL SPO/Aerospace. 

14. Analyze Mission Simulation Requirements. 

Each affected Associate Contractor and Agency will analyze 

their Mission Simulation requirements and establish design and operations 

criteria pertinent to their areas of responsibility. The Laboratory 

Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for integrating the design and 

operations criteria and for establishing the overall mission simulation 

design and operations criteria. 

15. Analyze Bioastronautics Instrumentation and Procedures. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor has responsibility for 

the analysis of the integration of the equipment and procedures to be used 

to monitor the physiological and psychological condition of the flight crew. 

The requirements for such measurements and monitoring will be provided 

by the MOL SPO/Aerospace. 

16. Analyze Medical Monitoring and Operations. 

Analyses necessary to establish the requirements for flight 

crew physiological and psychological measurements, and for medical 

monitoring and medical, operations in terms of information, number, 

and types of medical personnel, procedures, training and equipments 

will be conducted by the MOL SPO/Aerospace. 

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17. Analyze Preliminary Orbiting Vehicle Time-lines. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the preparation of time-line commencing with initial injection into orbit 

and terminating with Gemini-B separation and laboratory vehicle disposal. 

The time-lines will include the specifications of the time and approximate 

location of each event and a description of the conditions required for 

the events to be initiated and accomplished. Time-lines for alternative 

events and contingency conditions will also be prepared. 

17a Analyze Preliminary Mission Module Time-lines. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for preparation of time-lines for periods of experiment activities. Basic 

requirements for experiment activation scheduling will be provided by 

the SPO. Detailed time and motion studies will be made for each event 

to include description of the conditions required for the events to be 

initiated and accomplished. Time-lines for alternate events and 

contingency conditions will also be prepared. 

18. Analyze Preliminary Flight Planning. 

The SPO and GSE/TDC will be responsible for analyzing and 

maintaining the baseline Flight Plan. This information will be available 

to all Contractors and Agencies. 

19. Analyze Gemini B Ground Checkout. 

The Gemini B Contractor will analyze all ground test and 

checkout requirements for the Gemini B including the preparations, 

preflight testing and countdown sequences at the launch area, and will 

determine the AGE configuration, capabilities and design to accommodate 

these requirements. 

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20. Analyze Laboratory Module Ground Checkout. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze all ground 

test and checkout requirements for the Laboratory Module including the 

preparations, preflight testing and countdown sequences at the launch 

area, and will determine the AGE configuration, capabilities and design 

to accommodate these requirements. 

21. Analyze Mission Module Ground Checkout. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will analyze all 

ground test and checkout requirements for the Mission Module including 

the preparations, preflight testing and countdown sequences at the launch 

area, and will determine the AGE configuration capabilities and design 

to accommodate these requirements. 

22. Analyze Laboratory Vehicle Ground Checkout. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze all ground 

test and checkout requirements for the Laboratory Vehicle including the 

preparations, preflight testing and countdown sequences at the launch 

area, and will determine the AGE configuration, capabilities and design 

to accommodate these requirements. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor 

will include the Mission Module ground test requirements in the 

Laboratory Vehicle analysis. 

23. Analyze Orbiting Vehicle Ground Checkout. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct an overall 

analysis of the ground test and checkout requirements for the Orbiting 

Vehicle after assembly on the launch pad and will define the requirements 

for Orbiting Vehicle testing including the considerations of the Gemini B 

and Mission Module AGE. This analysis will define the extent and 

requirements for interface testing prior to electrical mating to the 

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Launch Vehicle by the Laboratory Vehicle and by the Gemini B to the 

Laboratory Vehicle. The requirements for testing of the total Orbiting 

Vehicle prior to mating electrically to the Launch Vehicle will also be 

included. 

24. Analyze Launch Vehicle Ground Checkout. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will analyze all ground test 

and checkout requirements for the Launch Vehicle including the 

preparations, preflight testing and countdown sequences at the launch 

area, and will determine the AGE configuration, capabilities and design 

to accommodate these requirements. 

25. Analyze Pressure Suit Assembly Checkout and Preparation. 

Procedures for checkout of the Pressure Suit Assembly and 

support equipment and for defining backup and contingency requirements 

will be established by the Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor. 

26.. Analyze Flight Crew Checkout and Preparation. 

The preparation and checkout procedures for the Flight 

Crew will be defined by the MOL SPO/Aerospace. Various contingencies, 

e. g. , back-up crew, launch holds, etc., will be analyzed. Resources in 

manpower and facilities will be identified. 

27. Analyze Flight Vehicle Checkout. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze the combined 

systems testing, electromagnetic compatibility demonstrations and 

Simulated Flight test requirements, objectives and procedures for the 

complete Flight Vehicle after assembly on the launch pad. This analysis 

will include the integration and incorporation of necessary requirements 

from the other associate contractors, and will provide the basis for 

integrated Flight Vehicle system test procedures conducted prior to 

start of countdown. 

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27a Analyze Launch Vehicle System Checkout. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will analyze the launch 

vehicle system checkout prior to preparation for launch. For purposes 

of definition, the launch vehicle system test will consist of a countdown, 

starting at an appropriate simulated time, such as T-3 minutes, and 

proceeding through the automatic count to ignition, liftoff, and subsequent 

countup through orbiting vehicle separation. 

27b Analyze Flight Simulation Test. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze the flight 

simulation test, starting at orbiting vehicle/booster separation and 

continuing to Gemini "B" splash down. 

28. Conduct Launch Trajectory Analysis. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor under the direction of the 

Titan III SPO will conduct analysis of launch trajectories and prepare 

data showing the pertinent parameters of each portion of the launch and 

the occurrence of significant events. Nominal trajectories will be 

analyzed as well as off-nominal trajectories. Such factors as environmental conditions encountered during launch, and launch injection 

accuracy will be determined. 

29. Analyze Flight Vehicle Final Preparation and Launch. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct an analysis 

of the overall requirements for the total Flight Vehicle final preparations 

to enter countdown, the requirements, sequences and procedural controls 

of the countdown and the requirements and procedures of the launch as 

they affect powered flight capability, data transmission to, and control 

of the powered flight, by the flight crew and the Mission Control 

Center. Included will be the proper sequencing of critical and time 

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sensitive activities during final preparations and countdown, with due 

consideration to toxic propellants, cryogenics, explosives, range checks 

and flight crew time limitations and requirements. 

29a Analyze Powered Flight Operations. 

The Systems Program Office will conduct an analysis of the 

period from Flight Vehicle lift off through orbital insertion to define 

procedures and controls for normal and emergency powered flight conditions. Included will be the definition of data transmission requirements 

and reliability, Mission Control Center participation and the establishment of software and procedural items for the total powered flight regime. 

30. Analyze Launch and Ascent Abort. 

The Gemini-B Contractor will conduct a complete analysis 

of the conditions which would exist if an abort is required during the 

launch or ascent phase so as to permit safe recovery of the flight crew. 

Various types of malfunctions of the Flight Vehicle will be investigated 

and the timing of initiation of an abort signal established. For each of 

the different critical points in the launch or ascent phase, a complete 

abort sequence will be analyzed from receipt of the initiating signal to 

retrieval of the flight crew. The time period to be analyzed will start 

as soon as the Flight Crew members are placed in the Gemini-B and will 

continue through final insertion into orbit. 

31. Analyze Launch Vehicle and Orbiting Vehicle Separation. 

Analysis of separation mechanics and dynamics of the spent 

booster final stage will be performed by the Launch Vehicle Contractor 

under the direction of the Titan III SPO. This will include determination 

of timing and events of the separation sequence and establishment of 

lirriiting tip-off rates and separation velocities. 

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32. Analyze Gemini B On-Orbit Checkout. 

The Gemini B Contractor will analyze the on-orbit checkout 

of the Gemini B spacecraft prior to transfer of the flight crew from the 

Laboratory Vehicle. This will include itemization of the parameters to 

be checked out and analysis of the instrumentation required. Both 

routine and emergency checkout procedures will be established. 

33. Analyze Flight Crew Transfer (factors affecting Gemini B). 

The analysis of flight crew transfer operations which affect 

the Gemini B spacecraft or its equipment will be performed by the Gemini 

B Contractor. This includes transfer both to and from the Gemini B 

spacecraft. Both routine and emergency conditions of transfer will be 

considered. Sequence of events to be encountered in flight crew transfer 

will be analyzed as well as procedures to be followed by the flight crew. 

Hazardous conditions which might arise in the course of transfer will 

be studied and procedures established to maximize flight crew safety. 

(Laboratory and Gemini B checkout for readiness for occupancy are 

analyzed in other activities. ) 

34. Analyze Flight Crew Transfer (factors affecting Laboratory 

Vehicle). 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze those factors 

involved in the physical transfer of the flight crew which affect the • 

Laboratory Vehicle. The contractor will work closely with the Gemini B 

and Pressure Suit contractors in the establishment of requirements and 

procedures compatible with items of equipment and maximum flight crew 

safety. (Laboratory and Gemini B checkout for readiness for occupancy 

are analyzed in other activities. ) 

35. Analyze Laboratory Module On-Orbit Checkout. 

The establishment of a condition of readiness for occupancy 

of the Laboratory Vehicle is the responsibility of the Laboratory Vehicle 

Contractor. This will include an itemization of the parameters to be 

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measured and the designation of instrumentation to be used for these 

measurements. It will include analysis of means for the transmitting of 

information to the flight crew in the Gemini B spacecraft and/or to the 

ground for analysis and re-transmission. It will include analysis of the 

effects of equipment failure on the checkout procedures. 

36. Analyze Mission Module On-Orbit Checkout. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will analyze the 

on-orbit checkout requirements for the MM equipments. He will define 

the equipment and procedures required to prepare the equipment to 

perform its on-orbit functions. 

36a Analyze Gemini B Flight Crew Tasks. 

The Gemini B Contractor will analyze the tasks to be 

performed by the flight crew while they are in the Gemini vehicle. This 

will include tasks to be conducted prior to launch, during launch, and 

following transfer prior to and during re-entry. The Gemini B Contractor 

will be responsible for flight crew tasks any time that the flight crew is 

contained in equipment provided by that contractor. (Transfer is 

analyzed as a separate activity. ) 

37. Analyze Laboratory Module Flight Crew Tasks. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the analysis and integration of Laboratory Module Flight Crew tasks 

while the Flight Crew is in the Laboratory Vehicle. These tasks will 

include operation of Laboratory module equipment under normal and 

contingent cases, and housekeeping tasks. 

38. Analyze Mission Module Flight Crew Tasks. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for the analysis and determination of Flight Crew tasks related to the 

mission module equipment and experiment operations. 

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38a Analyze Laboratory Vehicle Flight Crew Tasks. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the analysis and integration of the Laboratory and equipment module 

Flight Crew tasks and to determine Lab Vehicle normal and emergency 

operating procedures. 

39. Analyze On-Orbit Communications and Data Processing. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the integration of the analysis of the communications support requirements 

throughout the orbiting vehicle, including voice and telemetry. Included 

shall be format and bandwidth requirements, ground data processing 

requirements and time phased duty cycles. Analysis will consider as 

inputs the requirements of the flight crew, Gemini B, Laboratory Vehicle 

and Mission Module. 

39a Analyze Mission Module Data Handling. 

The Experiment Integrated Contractor will analyze and 

integrate requirements for vehicle data handling, telemetry and ground 

data processing of experiment peculiar data. 

40. Analyze AFSCF Data Processing. 

The Flight Operations Agency will analyze the system 

support equipment, computer programs and techniques necessary to 

secure, process, store, format and display data written to MCC and 

between the MCC remote tracking stations and the flight vehicle. 

41. Analyze LV Overlap Programs. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for 

definition of overlap program requirements. Overlap functions are those 

functions which are required for operation of the Laboratory Vehicle at 

any time and are to be included in both LM and MM Programs. These 

include monitor and alarm, computer self-test, manual mode control, 

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laboratory vehicle commands, and the operations restart, load and 

copy. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will determine the procedures 

and conditions for operating LM and MM Programs simultaneously in 

separate Computer units without conflict of overlap tasks. 

41a Analyze MM Software. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor is responsible for the 

analysis of MM peculiar programs, overlap programs and their associated 

executive program. 

41b Analyze LM Software. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

analysis of LM peculiar programs, overlap programs and their associated 

executive program. 

42. Analyze On-Orbit 'Abort. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze the conditions 

which will exist if an abort is required during the period when the crew 

is on orbit and in the laboratory vehicle. The analysis will include 

detection of conditions requiring abort, the establishment of safe conditions 

for transfer of the flight crew to the Gemini B from the Laboratory Vehicle, 

and the timing of donning pressure suits and accomplishing the transfer 

operation. Critical and minimum standards of crew support and recovery 

capabilities will be supplied by the respective system segments for 

inclusion in the analysis. 

43. Analyze Gemini B Separation. 

The Gemini B Contractor will analyze the equipment and 

procedures used for separation of the Gemini from the Laboratory 

Vehicle. This will include equipment for attachment of the Gemini to the 

Laboratory Vehicle, the equipment which affects separation, and the 

means for providing signals to activate and indicate separation. 

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44. Analyze Laboratory Vehicle Disposal. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will analyze the 

requirements and tasks to be accomplished in disposing of the laboratory 

and mission module segments. The experiment contractor/agencies will 

establish the security and safety requirements of their equipments. 

45. Analyze Gemini B De-Orbit Operations. 

The Gemini B Contractor will analyze the operations of the 

Gemini B capsule and the flight crew necessary for separation from the 

orbiting vehicle through descent. The operation will include loiter time 

prior to retrofire, the alignment and retrofire operation, the re-entry 

maneuver, and parachute descent control. Both programmed and 

emergency conditions will be considered. 

46. Analyze Gemini B Recovery Operations. 

The MOL SPO will analyze the operations for the recovery 

of the Gemini B, astronaut and data following successful re-entry into 

the atmosphere. The primary responsibility for the recovery operations 

will rest with the DOD Manager for Manned Space Flight. 

47. Analyze Integrated System Operation. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the detailed analysis of the operation of the over-all MOL system. This 

analysis will be conducted on the basis of data provided by the other 

contractors and agencies within the program and his own analysis. In 

general, analysis will be based upon the inputs and outputs from the 

equipment provided by other associates and it will not be the responsibility 

of the Laboratory Vehicle contractor to analyze the internal operation of 

the equipment provided by others. 

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48. Post-Flight Analysis of Countdown. 

Each of the associate contractors shall be responsible for 

the detailed post flight analysis of their part of the countdown data. The 

Laboratory Vehicle Contractor shall be responsible for collecting and 

collating this information for presentation to the Aerospace Test Wing 

and final post flight analysis by the MOL SPO/Aerospace. 

49. Post-Flight Analysis of Launch Vehicle Data. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for the 

analysis of data concerning the operation of the Launch Vehicle throughout 

the countdown and ascent phase. 

50. Past Flight Analysis Laboratory Module Data. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the analysis of data concerning the operation of the Laboratory Vehicle 

throughout the duration of the mission. 

51. Post-Flight Analysis of Mission Module Data. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for the analysis of data concerning the operation of the Mission Module 

throughout the duration of the mission. 

52. Post-Flight Analysis of Gemini B Data. 

The Gemini B Contractor will be responsible for analysis of 

data concerning operations of the Gemini B capsule throughout the duration 

of a mission. 

53. Post-Flight Analysis of Pressure Suit Assembly Data. 

The Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor will analyze the data 

concerning the performance of the pressure suit assembly. 

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54. Post-Flight Analysis of Bioastronautics Data. 

The data concerning measurements of the biomedical functions 

and the general human performance of the flight crew will be evaluated by 

the MOL SPO/Aerospace. Support for these analyses will be provided by 

the Laboratory Vehicle Gemini B, Pressure Suit Assembly contractors, 

etc. 

55. Post-Flight Analysis of Re-entry Data. 

The Gemini B Contractor will be primarily responsible for 

the post-flight analysis of re-entry data. 

56. Post-Flight Analysis of Flight Crew. Performance. 

,The analysis of performance of the flight crew in the course 

of a mission is the responsibility of the MOL SPO/Aerospace. Each 

Contractor/Agency will analyze the detailed performance of the flight 

crew in the operation of his equipment and provide data to the SPO. 

57. Post-Flight Analysis of Mission Control Data. 

The Flight Operations Agency (SCF) will analyze the data 

concerning the mission control performed in the course of a flight. The 

Laboratory Vehicle, Gemini B, and other contractors/agencies will 

provide support in this analysis. 

58. System Requirement Analysis. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

those analyses/studies necessary to define the system design requirements. This task includes review of engineering data and change proposals prepared by participating contractors and agencies which affect 

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and/or changes which are developed in view of over-all system requirements and constraints. The system engineering documentation will be 

used as the basis for system requirements synthesis and shall be expanded 

or revised, as appropriate, to reflect the latest integrated system 

requirements. 

59. System. Studies. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct studies to 

define the impact of system requirement and conceptual changes on the 

MOL program baseline and to optimize the selection of alternative 

technical approaches. 

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B. ENGINEERING DESIGN. 

1. Laboratory Vehicle Power System. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will design the Laboratory Vehicle power system to meet all Orbiting Vehicle ascent and onorbit power requirements including that of Gemini B. 

2&3 Laboratory Module Consoles and Displays and Mission 

Module Consoles and Displays. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the design of the displays/controls peculiar to operating the laboratory 

module subsystems. The Experiments Integration Contractor will be 

responsible for the design of the displays/controls peculiar to operating 

the mission module equipment. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor 

will be responsible for integrating the overall control/display design. 

As integrator, the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible 

for ensuring that all display panels have uniform appearance, arrangement philosophy, etc. , and will be custodian contractor for the specifications for consoles/displays equipment standards, shape, color, 

decor, lighting, wiring, safety, etc. Crew station integration of mission 

and vehicle operation functions will be accomplished by appropriate 

arrangement of the mission module and laboratory module panel sections. 

4. MOL Communications and Data Processing. 

MOL Communications and Data Processing is accomplished 

by three systems: the Communications System, the Data Management 

System, and the Instrumentation and Display System. The Communication 

System consists of the transmitters, receivers, and antennas associated 

with prime and backup data and voice transmission. The Data Management System consists of four subsystems: The Command, Data Acquisition, Data Computation and Timing Subsystems. The Command 

Subsystem consists of the decoder, teleprinter, and controller. The 

Data Acquisition Subsystem performs the telemetry, signal conditioning, 

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and recording functions. The Data Computation Subsystem includes the 

airborne data computers and their peripheral equipment, LV and MM 

data adaptor units, computer LV and MM simulators, and LV, MM, and 

overlap software. The Timing Subsystem includes a time and sync 

generator and a clock to provide an accurate time source. The Instrumentation and Display System provides the monitor and alarm function 

and any special sensors and signal conditioning equipment needed for 

the operating displays. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the design of all the equipment listed above except that labeled 

Mission Module (MM). The Experiment Integration Contractor is 

responsible for the MM data adaptor units, the computer MM simulator 

and the MM software. 

5. Pressure Suit Assembly. 

The engineering design and development of the Pressure 

Suit Assembly will be the responsibility of the Pressure Suit Assembly 

Contractor. 

6. Laboratory Module Software. 

The design of the Laboratory Module software package will 

be completed by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. This package 

includes the Laboratory Module peculiar programs, overlap programs, 

and their associated executive program. These programs must be 

compatible with the ground data processing requirements established 

by the SCF. 

7. Mission Module Software. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor is responsible for 

the design of MM peculiar programs, overlap programs and their 

associated executive program. 

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8. Gemini B. 

The Gemini B Contractor will be responsible for the design 

and operation of the Gemini B spacecraft including integration of it's 

subsystem and structure. 

9. Laboratory Module. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the design and operation of the Laboratory Module including integration 

of its subsystems, structure and Mission Module. 

10. Mission Module Structure. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for the dynamic design of the mission module structure. 

11. Mission Module. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for the design of the mission module equipments. 

12. Laboratory Vehicle Integration. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the integration of the Laboratory Vehicle design including all equipment 

forming a portion of the Laboratory Vehicle. The contractor will obtain 

design information from the contractors/agencies supplying equipment 

and assure that the overall operation of the Laboratory Vehicle is 

compatible with the functioning of the other system segments. 

13. Orbiting Vehicle Integration.. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the integration of the Orbiting Vehicle design including all equipment 

forming a portion of the Orbiting Vehicle. The contractor will obtain 

design information from the contractors/agencies supplying equipment 

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and assure that the overall operation of the Orbiting Vehicle is compatible 

with the functioning of the other system segments. 

14. Titan III Design. 

The Titan III SPO will be responsible for the Titan Ea system 

design and the integration of all equipment forming a portion of either 

the launch vehicle or its AGE. 

15. Gemini B Attachments. 

The equipment used for the attachment of the Gemini B 

spacecraft to the Laboratory Vehicle will be the design responsibility 

of the Gemini B contractor, together with the devices used for separation of the Gemini B. 

16. Orbitin," Vehicle Attachment to Launch Vehicle. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will determine the design 

of the attachment and separation fittings for the Orbiting Vehicle at 

the Launch Vehicle interface, based on the respective interface requirements . 

17. Flight Vehicle Structural Integrity. 

The Titan III agency has responsibility for determination 

of the overall structural design integrity of the Flight Vehicle based on 

structural analyses including contributions from the Laboratory Vehicle 

and Gemini B contractors . These analyses will be based on loads and 

trajectory assumptions defined by the Titan III agency and accepted 

by the other contractors/agencies. 

18. Flight Crew Transfer Equipment. 

The Gemini B Contractor will design the internal tunnel to 

be used in the transfer of the crew from the Gemini B to the 

Laboratory Vehicle. 

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19. System Design Integration. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for 

integration of the engineering design of the overall system . This task 

includes review of performance characteristics but not the detailed 

design) of contributed equipment, and verification of interface compatibility between associates. 

20. Gemini B AGE. 

The Gemini B Contractor will be responsible for the design 

of new AGE and the redesign of existing NASA AGE as necessary to 

support the Gemini B Program Segment. 

21. Laboratory Module AGE. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

design and development of new and/or development of existing AGE to be 

used for the Laboratory Module and its subsystems. 

22. Mission Module AGE. 

Mission Module AGE will be designed by the Experiment 

Integration Contractor. A ground computer identical to that provided 

with the Laboratory Vehicle AGE shall be used. Interaction between 

the Mission Module AGE and Laboratory Vehicle AGE shall be through a 

link between identical computers (Reference MOL Systems Office TWX 

SSM ). 

23. Laboratory Vehicle AGE. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

design and/or integration of that AGE required for the overall system 

testing and checkout of the Laboratory Vehicle. The Experiment 

Integration Contractor is responsible for the design and development 

of all mission payload peculiar AGE, except for that AGE peculiar to 

the overall system test. 

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24. Pressure Suit Assembly AGE. 

The Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor will be responsible 

for overall engineering design of the Pressure Suit Assembly and AGE. 

25. AGE. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor, under the direction of the 

T-Ill SPO is responsible for the design of the Launch Vehicle AGE. 

26. Flight Vehicle AGE. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor has the responsibility 

for over-all planning and schedule integration of the complete AGE 

design for the MOL System. The responsibility will include review 

of the AGE design requirements to assure total system compatibility 

with the MOL launch facility. 

27. Bioastronautical Instrumentation. 

Bioastronautical instrumentation, as needed to meet the 

requirements directed by the MOL SPO/Aerospace for physiological 

or psychological measurements on the flight crew members, shall be 

designed, developed, and integrated into the Orbiting Vehicle by the 

Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. 

28. Gemini B Procedures Simulator. 

The Gemini B Contractor will be responsible for the design 

of the Gemini B procedures simulator. This design will be similar to 

the NASA Gemini Mission Simulator, only modified as required to • 

simulate the Gemini B configuration and mission. 

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& 30a. Laboratory Module Simulation Equipment, Mission Module 

Simulation Equipment, and Laboratory Vehicle Procedures 

Simulator. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for the design of the mission module simulation equipment. This 

includes the mission payload peculiar consoles and displays for the 

simulated laboratory, the simulated payload, and payload peculiar 

panels for the laboratory vehicle instructor operator consoles. The 

Experiment Integration Contractor will also be responsible for providing 

payload peculiar design requirements for the simulated laboratory and 

for the laboratory vehicle procedures simulator computer complex. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for the design 

of the laboratory module simulation equipment. This includes the 

simulated laboratory module, the laboratory vehicle procedures simulator 

computer complex, and, except for those payload peculiar panels previously referenced, the laboratory vehicle procedures simulator instructor operator consoles. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is also 

responsible for design integration of the laboratory module simulation 

equipment and the mission module simulation equipment into the design 

for the laboratory procedures simulator. 

31. Mission Simulators. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for 

integrating the Gemini B Procedures simulator, the Laboratory vehicle 

procedures simulator, and interface with the SCF into a mission 

simulator design. 

32. Telemetry and Tracking Station Equipment. 

The AFSCF is responsible to insure remote Tracking 

Station Equipments are capable of supporting requirements of the SPO 

and as outlined in the ORD. 

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33. Recovery Force Retrieval Equipment. 

The MOL SPO maintains responsibilities associated with 

the recovery equipment required by the recovery force for retrieval 

of the flight crew, the Gemini B spacecraft and data. 

34. Mission Control Consoles. 

All mission control consoles in the Satellite Test Center 

will be the design responsibility of the Flight Operations Agency (SCF) 

regardless of which on-orbit equipment they monitor or control. The 

various associates will establish requirements for the mission control 

consoles and provide support in their design. 

35. SCF Systems Support Software. 

AFSCF is responsible for developing the software that 

is not MOL peculiar used in the support of MOL Flight Operations. 

36. Establish Laboratory Vehicle Ground to Space Command 

Data Interface. 

The Experiment Integrating Contractor is responsible for 

establishing the specification defining the ground to space command data 

interface, including command verification. The Laboratory Vehicle 

Contractor shall conform to this specification in preparation of command 

subroutines. 

37. Develop Ground Command Synthesis and Compatibility 

Software. 

The Experiment Integrating Contractor is responsible for 

Ground Command Synthesis and Compatibility including processing event 

data from other computer programs and generation of the command 

message which will be processed by the network and transmitted to the 

Orbiting Vehicle. Prior to release of the command message for network 

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processing, routines will be provided to check the message for any 

undesirable or taboo modes of operation, the effects of a partial or 

complete command message, and word length and parity. 

38. Develop Gemini Ground to Space Command Data Interface. 

The Gemini B Contractor is responsible for establishing 

the specification defining the ground to space command data interface, 

including command verification. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor 

shall conform to this specification in preparation of command subroutines. 

39. Develop Gemini B and Titan III Ground Software. 

The Systems Program Office will be responsible for the 

development of all ground software programs which support Ascent and 

Re-entry Control. This responsibility will include the development of 

Mission Control displays, and the techniques to be utilized in real time 

control, in addition to insuring that the STC program is integrated and 

compatible with the flight vehicle requirements. 

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C. FABRICATION. 

1. Flight Crew Accommodations - Gemini B. 

2. Gemini B Attachments. 

3. Gemini B. 

4. Flight Crew Accommodations - Laboratory Vehicle. 

5. Laboratory Module Consoles and Displays. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

consoles and displays peculiar to the laboratory module. 

6. Mission Module Consoles and Displays. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor is responsible for 

fabricating the payload peculiar consoles and displays for the laboratory 

module. 

7. MOL Communications and Data Processing. 

8. Laboratory Vehicle Power System. 

9. Laboratory Module. 

10. Mission Module Structure. 

11. Mission Module. 

12. Pressure Suit Assembly. 

Pressure Suit Assembly will be fabricated by the Pressure 

Suit Assembly Contractor. 

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13. Flight Crew Transfer Equipment. 

14. Titan IlL 

15. Gemini B AGE. 

16. Laboratory Module AGE. 

17. Mission Module AGE. 

18. Pressure Suit Assembly AGE. 

Pressure Suit Assembly AGE will be provided by the 

Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor. 

19. Laboratory Vehicle AGE. 

20. Titan III AGE. 

21. No entry 

22. No entry 

23. No entry 

24. Gemini B Procedures Simulator. 

25. Laboratory Module Simulator Equipment. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the simulated laboratory module, the laboratory vehicle procedures 

simulator computer complex, and, except for the payload peculiar panels, 

the laboratory vehicle instructor operator consoles. 

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26. Mission Module Simulator Equipment. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for the payload peculiar consoles and displays for the simulated 

laboratory vehicle, the simulated payload, and the payload peculiar panels 

for the laboratory vehicle instructor operator consoles. 

27. Mission Simulator. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for all 

equipment, other than those called out in the Gemini B procedures 

simulator and laboratory vehicle procedures simulator, and is required 

to fabricated a complete mission simulator. 

28. Mission Control Consoles. 

29. Telemetry and Tracking Station Equipment. 

30. Laboratory Module Computer Software. 

31. Mission Module Computer Software. 

32. AFSCF System Support Software. 

33. Gemini B Flight Support Software. 

34. Command Synthesis and Compatibility Software., 

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D. TEST AND INTEGRATION. 

1. Integrate and Test Laboratory Module Computer Hardware 

and Software. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

integration and testing of the Data Computation Subsystem Group including 

the Laboratory Module data adapter unit, computer system and Laboratory 

Module Software. This does not include those items pertinent to the 

Mission Module functions. 

2. Integrate and Test Mission Module Computer Hardware and 

Software. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor is responsible for the 

integration and testing of the Mission Module data adapter unit and Mission 

Module software with the computer system. An AVE computer with 

appropriate peripheral equipment and a Laboratory Module Simulator 

will be supplied for this purpose. 

3. Integrate Laboratory Vehicle consoles and Displays. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

overall integration and test of the consoles and displays located in the 

laboratory module. The Experiment Integration Contractor will receive 

and inspect all payload peculiar consoles, displays and equipments at 

Huntington Beach and install certain special equipments. The Laboratory 

Vehicle Contractor will install the remainder of the payload peculiar 

equipments. The Experiment Integration Contractor will perform 

functional checkout and integrated checkout of the payload peculiar 

consoles, displays and equipment. The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor 

will conduct overall systems test. 

4. Conduct Laboratory Module Development, Qualification and 

Acceptance Tests. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will conduct development 

tests on components, subsystems and the complete Laboratory Module. 

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Tests will include environmental simulation, orbit duration, structural, 

electromagnetic interference and equipment performance tests . Tests 

will be conducted principally at the contractor's facility. 

5. Conduct Gemini B Development, Qualification and Acceptance 

Tests . 

The Gemini B Contractor will conduct development tests on 

the Gemini B as required to test and qualify modifications from the NASA 

Gemini. Acceptance tests will be conducted at the contractor's facility 

prior to shipment to the Laboratory Vehicle contractor . 

6. Conduct Mission Module Development, Qualification and 

Acceptance Tests. 

Development, qualification and acceptance tests will be 

conducted on the components, subsystems and the complete Mission 

Module by the Experiment Integration Contractor . These tests will be 

conducted at the contractors facility prior to shipment to the Laboratory 

Vehicle Contractor. 

7. Integrate Laboratory Vehicle Development Model. 

The Laboratory Vehicle development model will be fabricated 

and/or assembled by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor at his facility 

from equipment provided by contributing associates. System integration 

tests will be performed on the development model. 

8. Integrate Laboratory Vehicle. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will integrate the parts 

of the Laboratory Vehicle and conduct system tests to assure compatible 

system operation. Tests will include developmental tests of the assembled 

Laboratory Vehicle at the Laboratory Vehicle at contractor's plant and 

acceptance and inspection tests of the Laboratory Vehicle at the launch 

site . The contractor will also be responsible for compatibility tests at 

the launch pad after the Laboratory Vehicle is assembled on the Launch 

Vehicle. 

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9. Conduct Laboratory Vehicle Environmental Tests . 

Those portions of the Orbiting Vehicle which have an interface 

which might be affected by environmental exposure shall be subjected to 

such environmental simulation tests at the Laboratory Vehicle contractor's 

plant. Substitute tools will be provided by the respective system segment 

contractor as required. 

10. Assure Orbiting Vehicle Compatibility with System. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

tests to determine that the communications equipment aboard the Orbiting 

Vehicle is compatible with the communications and control equipment on 

the ground. This includes both voice communications and telemetry. 

This task will include assurance that the data format of telemetry signals 

is compatible with the ground receiving and data processing equipment. 

These tests will be performed in close coordination with the Flight 

Operations Agency (SCF). 

11. Conduct Laboratory Vehicle Development System Test and 

Factory Acceptance Tests. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

system testing of the Laboratory Vehicle and for factory acceptance test 

of the Laboratory Vehicle. The other contractors contributing equipment 

to this vehicle will contribute test procedures, personnel and support to 

the operation. Each contractor will remain responsible for the proper 

functioning values of equipment as supplied to specification values and 

requirements. 

12. Install AGE in OV Facilities. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the installation of all AGE in the Orbiting Vehicle facilities.. 

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12a Install AGE in ILC Facilities. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for the 

installation of all AGE in the ILC Facilities. 

13. Checkout Gemini B AGE. 

The Gemini B Contractor will be responsible for checkout 

of all Gemini B AGE. 

13a Checkout Laboratory Module AGE. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible 

for checkout of all Lab Module AGE. 

13b Checkout Mission Module AGE. 

The Experiments Integration Contractor will be responsible 

for checkout of all MM AGE. 

14. Conduct Titan III Assembly and Readiness for Orbital Vehicle 

Mating. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will prepare procedures for 

the assembly of the Titan IIIM on the launch pad, and will assemble the 

Launch Vehicle and prepare for Mating of the Orbiting Vehicle, under the 

direction of the Launch Operations Agency (ATW). The Launch Operations 

Agency (ATW) will approve the readiness of the T-IIIM Orbiting Vehicle 

Mating. 

15. Assembly of the Flight Vehicle. 

The Laboratory Vehicle shall be delivered to the launch pad 

by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. The Launch Vehicle Contractor 

will conduct the mating of the Laboratory to the Launch Vehicle. The 

Gemini B shall be delivered to the launch pad by the Gemini B Contractor. 

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Gemini 'B' mating to the laboratory vehicle shall be conducted 

under supervision of the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. Operations of 

the assembly sequences shall be conducted by the Launch Vehicle 

Contractor, under the overall direction of the Launch Operations Agency 

(ATW). 

17. Integrate, Install and Checkout Mission Simulator. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for 

integrating the Lab Module Simulation Equipment and the Mission Module 

Simulation Equipment into the Lab Vehicle procedures simulator and for 

integrating the lab vehicle procedures simulator and Gemini B procedures 

simulator into the mission simulator. He is responsible for installing 

each mission simulator into the simulator facilities and for conducting 

total system checkouts of the mission simulator, the Gemini B Contractor 

and Experiment Integration Contractor will assist in the installation and 

checkout of their equipments. 

18. Integrate Mission Simulator with SCF. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for 

effecting a direct operating interface between the mission simulator 

located at VAFB and the MCC. 

19. Gather Baseline Data on Flight Crew Performance. 

The MOL SPO/Aerospace will be responsible for testing to 

determine flight crew performance in operating Orbiting Vehicle equipment on the ground in order to form a performance baseline for 

comparison with flight crew performance in orbit. 

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20. Integrate and Test Airborne MOL Communications and Data 

Processing System. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor is responsible for the 

integration and testing of the overall MOL Communications and Data 

Processing System after installation in the Laboratory Vehicle. 

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E. TEST OPERATIONS. 

1. Prepare Flight Test Plan. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the preparation, assembly and integration of a Flight Test Plan which 

provides a functional description of the Flight Test Program (from 

factory delivery through recovery, analysis, evaluation and reporting). 

The scope of this plan will include system checkout at any location 

following delivery of flight hardware from the factory. 

2. Prepare Systems Operations Plan. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will be responsible for 

the preparation, assembly and integration of a system operations "plan" 

which provides a description of the flight test and support operations. 

This will be a source document for the operational aspects of the flight 

test program. It will describe facilities and equipment only to the 

detail necessary for the next level of operations planning, and will define 

general operations and responsibilities and operations management and 

control. 

3. Prepare Program Requirements Document. 

The MOL System Program Office will be responsible for the 

preparation, assembly, and integration of the Program Requirements 

Document, with contributions from the Contractors/Agencies which will 

be assembled and integrated by the SPO. 

4. Prepare Orbital Requirements Document. 

The MOL System Program Office will be responsible for the 

preparation, assembly and integration of the Orbital Requirements 

Document with contributions from the Contractors/Agencies which will 

be assembled and integrated by the SPO. 

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5. Prepare Gemini B Recovery Requirements Document. 

The MOL SPO will prepare a Recovery Requirements 

Document identifying the requirements necessary for the recovery of the 

astronauts, data and Gemini B. 

6. Prepare Gemini B Checkout Procedures. 

The procedures to be utilized for the checkout of the 

Gemini B prior to launch shall be prepared by the Gemini B Contractor. 

Gemini B procedures that do not affect the Gemini B to Laboratory 

Module interface and which are limited solely to Gemini B functions will 

be conducted entirely by the Gemini B Contractor. Gemini B procedures 

affecting the interface or the Orbiting Vehicle shall be conducted by 

Gemini B contractor personnel, in conjunction with, or as a part of 

integrated test procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Vehicle 

Contractor. 

7. Prepare Laboratory Module Checkout Procedures. 

The procedures to be utilized for checkout of the Laboratory 

Module will be prepared by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. Procedures 

utilized in testing the Laboratory Module which affect the Gemini B 

interface, the Mission Module interface, the Orbiting Vehicle or the 

Flight Vehicle shall be conducted by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. 

8. Prepare Orbiting Vehicle Checkout Procedures. 

Procedures to be utilized in the checkout of the Orbiting 

Vehicle prior to launch shall be prepared by and conducted under the 

direction of the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. The portions of the 

Orbiting Vehicle procedures pertaining to the Gemini B or Mission 

Module shall be prepared and conducted by the Gemini B and Experiment 

Integration contractors respectively, and shall be integrated and directed 

as an integrated test procedure by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. 

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9. Prepare Mission Module Checkout Procedures. 

The procedures to be utilized for the checkout of the Mission 

Module prior to launch shall be prepared by the Experiment Integration 

Contractor. Mission Modules procedures that do not affect the Laboratory 

Module to Mission Module interface and which are limited solely to 

Mission Module functions will be conducted entirely by the Experiment 

Integration Contractor. Mission Module procedures affecting the interface 

or the Orbiting Vehicle shall be conducted by the Experiment Integration 

contractor personnel in conjunction with, or as a part of integrated test 

procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. 

10. Prepare Pressure Suit Assembly Checkout Procedures. 

Pressure Suit Assembly checkout procedures will be 

prepared by the Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor. 

11. Prepare T-III Checkout Procedures. 

The procedures to be utilized for checkout of the Launch 

Vehicle prior to launch shall be prepared by the Launch Vehicle 

Contractor. Procedures which do not affect the Launch Vehicle to 

Orbiting Vehicle interface shall be conducted by Launch Vehicle contractor 

personnel. Launch Vehicle procedures which affect the interface or the 

Flight Vehicle shall be prepared by Launch Vehicle contractor personnel 

in conjunction with, or as a part of the overall test procedure integrated 

by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. 

12. Prepare Countdown Procedures. 

Procedures for the total launch countdown will be prepared 

by the Launch Operations Agency. All associate contractor/agencies 

requirements will be integrated into these total countdown procedures. 

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13. Prepare Ascent Guidance Equations. 

The Titan III SPO will be responsible for preparation of 

ascent guidance equations for both the launch vehicle guidance system 

and the Gemini "B" backup guidance system. Mechanization of the guidance 

equations in their respective computers will be the responsibility of the 

guidance system contractor. 

14. Prepare Launch and Ascent Abort Procedures. 

The Gemini B Contractor will prepare the procedures to be 

followed by the Flight Crew in the event of an abort during the launch or 

ascent phases. These will include consideration of aborts arising directly 

from the operation of the malfunction detection system, those which are 

detected by the flight crew and initiated by them, and those detected on 

the ground and communicated to the flight crew. 

15. Prepare Gemini B On-Orbit Checkout Procedures. 

The Gemini B Contractor will prepare procedures for 

checkout of the Gemini B capsule from the Laboratory Vehicle prior to 

flight crew transfer. This may include both operations within the 

Laboratory Vehicle and ground checkout by telemetry of the Gemini B. 

16. Prepare Laboratory Module On-Orbit Checkout Procedures. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will prepare the 

procedures required for checkout of the Laboratory from the Gemini B 

capsule prior to flight crew transfer. This may include operations within 

the Gemini B and ground checkout by telemetry. 

17. Prepare Mission Module On-Orbit Checkout Procedures. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will prepare procedures 

for the checkout of the mission module prior to experiment activiation and 

operation. This may include both operating within the Laboratory Vehicle 

and ground checkout by telemetry. 

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18. Prepare Lab Module Orbital Procedures. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will prepare procedures 

to be followed in the operation of the Laboratory Module while on orbit. 

This will include both normal and emergency procedures. 

19. Prepare Mission Module Operations Procedures. 

The Experiment Integrating Contractor will prepare 

procedures to be followed in the experiment operations on orbit. 

20. Integrate Flight Crew Orbital Procedures. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will act as an integrating 

agent for establishment of the flight crew orbital procedures. This will 

include contributions from all contractors and agencies involved in the 

operations of the Orbiting Vehicle. It will also include the contributions 

and directions received from the MOL SPO/Aerospace. 

21. Prepare Gemini B Re-entry Guidance Equations . 

The Gemini B Contractor is required to prepare and maintain 

Gemini B re-entry guidance equations for each mission. 

22. Prepare Crew De-Orbit and Re-entry Procedures. 

The Gemini B Contractor will prepare flight crew procedures 

for orientation of the spacecraft, the de-orbit retrorocket firing, and 

re-entry following mission termination. These procedures will include 

both normal conditions and emergency conditions. 

23. Integrate Orbital Abort Procedures. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will prepare procedures 

for orbital abort when the flight crew is in the Laboratory Vehicle. This 

will include integration of contributions from the Gemini B Contractor, 

the Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor, the Flight Operations Agency, 

and the Recovery Agency. 

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24. Direct and Coordinate Flight Crew Training. 

The MOL SPO will control, direct, and coordinate all 

aspects of crew selection, acquisition, logistics, and training. MOL 

flight crew training will be over an extended period, involving support by 

many agencies and contractors, and closely coordinated with the program 

schedule; therefore, the flight crew will become an integral part of the 

SPO and control of supporting training agencies will necessarily reside 

in the SPO. 

25. Operate Mission Simulator. 

The Mission Simulator will be operated by the MOL SPO with 

Contractor participation to train flight crew members; to exercise the 

Satellite Test Center; and to develop operating procedures. 

26. Operate MOL Launch Facility. 

For MOL operation, the MOL Launch Facility will be operated 

under the direction of the Launch Operations Agency (ATW). 

27. Assemble T-III on the Launch Pad. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will assemble the T-III 

Launch Vehicle on the launch pad and will conduct procedures and tests 

necessary to prepare the Launch Vehicle for integrated Flight Vehicle 

testing. 

28. Checkout of Gemini B at Launch Site. 

The Gemini B Contractor will checkout the Gemini B at the 

launch site, and will conduct and direct all test procedures affecting only 

the Gemini B, subsystems or components. 

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29. Checkout Laboratory Module at Launch Site. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will checkout the 

Laboratory Module at the launch site and will conduct and direct all test 

procedures affecting only the Laboratory Module, subysystems or 

components. 

30. Checkout Mission Module at Launch Site. 

The Experiment Integration Contractor will checkout the 

Mission Module at the launch site and will conduct and direct all test 

procedures affecting only the Mission Module, subsystems or components. 

31. Checkout Pressure Suit Assembly. 

The checkout of the Pressure Suit Assembly will be the 

responsibility of the Pressure Suit Assembly Contractor. 

32. Checkout Flight Crew. 

Flight proficiency certification, medical checkout and 

evaluation of the selected flight crew during checkout and launch operations 

will be the responsibility of the MOL SPO. 

33. Checkout T-III. 

"The Titan III SPO will be responsible for checkout of the 

Titan III system. Checkout and activation may be performed by the 

applicable Titan III associate contractors or by the launch vehicle 

contractor, under the direction of the Launch Operations Agency (ATW 

34. Conduct Flight Vehicle Final Checkout at Launch Pad. 

The final Simulated Flight Test of'the assembled flight 

vehicle will be conducted by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor, utilizing 

procedures which incorporate all associate contractor requirements, 

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integrated by the Laboratory Vehicle Contractor. Each associate 

contractor will furnish personnel and equipment for testing/checkout of 

his equipment. The overall test shall be conducted under the direction 

of the Launch Operations Agency (ATW). 

The Launch Vehicle System test (T-3 to separation) shall be 

conducted by the launch vehicle contractor, utilizing procedures which 

incorporate appropriate associate contractor requirements. Each 

appropriate associate contractor shall furnish personnel and equipment 

for the testing/ checkout of his equipment. The overall test direction 

shall be under the supervision of the Launch Operations Agency (ATW). 

35. Conduct Countdown. 

The Launch Countdown will be conducted by the Launch 

Operations Agency (ATW). 

36. Conduct Range Safety Operations. 

Monitoring of ascent trajectories, tracking and computation 

of IIP's and range safety decisions will be the responsibility of the Test 

Support Agency. 

37. Operate Mission Control. 

The operation and manning of mission control consoles and 

instrumentation will be the responsibility of the Flight Operations Agency 

(SCF) as defined by the MOL SPO. Each contractor or agency participating 

in the operations will furnish appropriate personnel to support this 

activity. 

38. Monitor Flight Crew Condition. 

The medical-psychological condition of the flight crew will be 

monitored by a medical team representing the MOL SPO during the entire 

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mission. Support will be given for this task by the Laboratory Vehicle, 

Gemini B, and Pressure Suit Assembly contractors. 

39. Direct and Control Mission Operations. 

The MOL SPO will direct and control all phases of Mission 

Control. Although certain positions or consoles will be manned by AFSCF 

personnel, the key authoritative positions in the Mission Control 

Organization will be manned by appropriate MOL SPO personnel. 

40. Conduct Gemini B Recovery Operations. 

The DOD Manager for Manned Space Flight will conduct 

Gemini B recovery operations required for pad, powered flight and onorbit aborts and for the end of Mission in accordance with the Recovery 

Requirements Document and the Recovery Support Plan. 

41. Format Data for Users. 

The Flight Operations Agency will be responsible for the 

integration of all telemetered Data Formatting requirements and 

procedures, and for providing the data to using Agencies/Contractors in 

the required format. 

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F . FACILITIES. 

1. Prepare Facility Criteria for Initial Launch Complex. 

The Launch Vehicle Contractor will receive technical 

support requirements from participating contractors and agencies and 

prepare the ILC criteria. 

2. Prepare Facility Criteria for Orbiting Vehicle Support 

Building. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will receive technical 

support requirements from participating contractors and agencies and 

prepare the Laboratory Vehicle Acceptance Building Facility criteria. 

3. Deleted. 

4. Prepare Facility Criteria for Operational Training and 

Evaluation Facility. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will receive simulator 

and biomedical related requirements from participating Contractors 

and Agencies and prepare the Operational Training and Evaluation 

Facility criteria. 

5. Prepare Facility Criteria for Operational Readiness Unit. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will receive medical 

and operational requirements from the MOL SPO and prepare the ORU 

Facility criteria. 

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6. Prepare Facility Criteria for the Engineering and Operations 

Building. 

The Laboratory Vehicle Contractor will receive engineering 

support requirements from participating contractors and agencies and 

prepare the facility criteria for the Engineering and Operations Building. 

7. Design Initial Launch Complex. 

Design of the Initial Launch Capability (ILC) complex for 

the Titan IIIM vehicle is the responsibility of the Deputy for Civil 

Engineering. This includes MOL peculiar facilities in the launch 

complex area only. 

8. Design Orbiting Vehicle Support Building. 

The Deputy for Civil Engineering is responsible for design 

of a Lab Vehicle Acceptance Building for receipt and inspection functions 

of the orbiting vehicle. 

9. Deleted. 

10. Design Operational Training and Evaluation Facility. 

Design of an Operational Training and Evaluation Facility 

is the responsibility of the Deputy for Civil Engineering. This includes 

a mission simulator area and a physiological training and evaluation 

area. 

11. Design Operational Readiness Unit. 

The Deputy for Civil Engineering is responsible for design 

of an Operational Readiness Unit to include quarters, messing, and 

physical conditioning areas. 

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12. Design Engineering and Operations Building. 

Design of an Engineering and Operations Building is the 

responsibility of the Deputy for Civil Engineering. This building will 

provide administrative support to all MOL contractors and Air Force 

personnel. 

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3.1 MOL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NETWORK - 

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SECTION 3 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NETWORK 

3.0 (U) INTRODUCTION. 

The Program Management Network (PMN) herein portrays the significant milestones and the interactions of the Program Segments. This PMN 

will serve as the starting point for all concerned agencies in construction 

of their respective more detailed PMN. 

3.1 (U) MOL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NETWORK -

DEFINITION PHASE. 

Figure 3-1 presents the PMN which outlines the time phasing and 

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3.2 (U) MOL PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NETWORK -

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4.0 INTRODUCTION 4 -1 

4.1 USAF MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR 

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4.2 MOL SYSTEM PROGRAM OFFICE 

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4 -1 USAF Management Organization for MOL Program 4 -5 

4 -2 MOL System Program Office (MOL SPO) 4 -7 

4 -3 MOL SPO and Associate Agencies Top-Level 

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SECTION 4 

TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT 

4.0 (U) INTRODUCTION. 

The purpose of this section is to present the top-level management 

officials who will be directly involved and responsible for the MOL System 

Program and the associated Program Segments. 

4.1 (U) USAF MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FOR MOL PROGRAM. 

The basic management objective of the MOL Program is to provide a 

single clear line of direction. In view of this, the USAF has formulated a 

responsive streamlined, integrated vertical management structure (Figure 

4-1) which is defined by three discrete functional levels: 

a. Policy, guidance and final AF approval -- SAF. 

b. Program Direction -- Director, MOL (SAF-SL). 

c. Program Implementation -- Deputy Director, MOL (SSD). 

4.1.1 (U) SAF - Program Policy, Guidance and Approval. 

The Secretary of the Air Force is responsible for executive management of the MOL Program. SAF will be responsible for all Air Force 

decisions and directions pertaining to the MOL Program and will be the 

final reviewing and committing authority for the Department of the Air 

Force on this Program. The SAF will assign management responsibility 

and delegate commensurate authority to the Director, MOL. 

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4.1.2 (U) Director, MOL - Program Direction. 

The Director, MOL will report directly to SAF. Director, MOL will 

be responsible to establish, manage and conduct all aspects of the approved 

MOL Program as assigned by the SAF. He will be the principal operating 

agent for the direction of the MOL Program. He and his Washington office 

will be located in the Pentagon near the Office of SAF. His office will 

handle the Hq USAF and other Washington area Air Force staffing of the 

program, including liaison with other Government agencies. His office will 

provide complete and timely program status information available in comprehensive form for OSAF and OSD review. He will be responsible for keeping 

selected senior members of the Air Staff personally informed concerning 

the MOL Program. The Director, MOL will establish a strong integrated 

systems and program implementation office located at SSD, El Segundo, 

California. 

4.1.3 (U) Deputy Director, MOL - Program Implementation. 

The Deputy Director, MOL will be responsible to the Director, MOL 

for specific responsibilities and functions assigned by Director, MOL. The 

Deputy Director, MOL is responsible for implementing all program direction 

by the Director, MOL for system procurement, design, development, test 

and evaluation. He is also responsible for overall mission operations, 

including man's safety during all phases of manned flight. SSD offices will 

provide the required functional assistance to the Deputy Director, MOL to 

fulfill his overall responsibilities. 

The Deputy Director, MOL will be responsible for overall systems 

integration and general system engineering and technical direction. The 

overall system consists of all hardware, software, and personnel elements 

required for launch through recovery. He will be responsible for the development, acquisition and integration of the Gemini B, the laboratory 

module, and the mission module. The Deputy Director, MOL is also responsible for all technical liaison at field level with other military services 

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The Deputy Director, MOL will have a MOL Systems Office under his 

direct control and supervision. This office will be manned and organized to 

perform functions peculiar to the MOL program, and will direct and control 

supporting agencies in accordance with policies and procedures established 

by the Director, MOL for the conduct of this program. Offices and agencies 

participating in major elements of the MOL Program (e.g., U. S. Navy) may 

furnish well-qualified personnel for full-time duty as part of the program 

office to provide the Deputy Director, MOL the resources necessary for the 

most efficient and effective conduct of the MOL Program. 

From funds provided through the: Director, MOL, he will obtain the 

following hardware and services from the normal SSD offices established to 

handle these areas: all launch and booster vehicles, selected AGE, selected 

equipments and services, launch pads and facilities. For range and tracking 

station equipments and services funded by other program elements the 

Deputy Director, MOL will be responsible for insuring that his requirements 

are furnished on a timely basis to the proper offices and the Director, MOL; 

the Director, MOL will designate the monitoring responsibility. 

All SSD offices will provide functional support as requested by the 

Deputy Commander (SSD) for MOL, but, except for such requested support, 

will not be involved in the MOL program management. 

4.2 (U) MOL SYSTEM PROGRAM OFFICE (MOL SPO). 

Figure 4-2 outlines the MOL SPO organization that is responsible for 

implementing the MOL Program. 

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4.3 (U) MOL SPO AND ASSOCIATE AGENCIES TOP-LEVEL 

MOL MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. 

Figure 4-3 relates the individuals within the MOL SPO that are 

directly responsible to the Deputy Director, MOL for conduct of Program 

Segments as outlined in the MOL Program Breakdown Structure. The key 

top-level management officials of associate contractor and government 

agencies are also shown. It is the desire of the MOL SPO that the 

Associate Program Manager of each Program Segment be delegated the 

responsibility for "policy and decision making" relative to the conduct of 

their respective Program Segment. 

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