Gin a

(£) Develop and verity dob performance standards and evalua-
tion techniques.

(g) Provide testing in the most realistic operational environ-
ment consistent with economic technical limitations. Where possible, such
testing will be performed under load conditions.

(h) Provide for a timely phasing and shift of roles in con-
tractor, AFEMD (6594th STW) and using command in direction of test program
by developing techniques and data which will enable easy transition from
F&D test to operational test.

b. Test Procedures.

(1) Job Performance Testing: Data will be collected on the per-
formance of contractor, R&D test wing and operating command personnel,
Performance data on operation and maintenance activities shall be obtained
by utilizing simlation exercises ,i R&D test flights, .and initial operational
are) Experimental Testing: The system will be sub jected to ex-
haustive testing under "load" conditions to ascertain system breakdown
Ppoluta and test effects of proposed charges. “Loading” of the system will
be accomplished by generating and/or simlating equipment malfunctions and
emergency conditions singly and in combination. (Note: "system breakdown"
refers to the total system not to life testing or over-loading of the equip-
ment).

(3) System Performance Documentation: Determination of. system
operability and mainteinability difficulties and of the day-to-day function-
ing of maintenance and Aogistics shall be made on the Grounds of appropri-
ately designed logs, failure reports, and follow-up data from all sites.

c. Evaluation Procedures

APPENDIX II, ANNEX B

; AFD OPS PLAN 2-59
CY eis es



function of equipment and spare parts.

Force property, defined and identified in 6594th STW and subordinate unit UAL's..
>b. Metntenance

(1) Assist APIMD tn determination of technical support facility items
which are to be maintained and supported by AMC agencies,

(2) Assist AFEMD in the ‘establishment of maintainability requirements
for space systems in coordination and collaboration with the SAMOS/MIDAS Lom.

(3) Assist AFEMD/LSM in the establishment of a required system and pro-
cedures for recording time/history logs in support of the satellite portion of
these systems. , ,

(4) Assist AFEMD/LSM in determining the need for calibration equipment .
necessary to support the test equipment provisioned for the SAMOS/MIDAS systens,

(5) Participate in configuration control board actions (COB) for con-
trolling and processing of Engineering change proposals during the development
Program. ; ; :

(6) Be responsivie for all organizational and field maintenance func-
tions required for the SAMOS/MIDAS systems.



-(3) Ottumwa Readout and Calibration Station

(a) Manpower requirements for the MIDAS augmentation of the
Ottumwa station was based on a 2h-hour operation of the following equipment:
1 Data Processing Facility, 2 UHF Data Receivers, 2 Angle ‘Trackers and 2 Command
Tranamitters. 6595th Instrumentation Squadron MIDAS augmentation personnel
requirements as follows:
135° operator/maintenance crew personnel
15 Bench Maintenance personnel
13 AFW Supply personnel

163 Total Augnentation required
(b) When the. MIDAS facility transitions from the R&D to opera~
tions, and if it #8 decided to place the MIDAS augmentation under the comand
Jurisdiction of ADC, an additional 18 manpower spacea vould be required for
separate coumand and. administration.



maintenance function in R&D contracts, as required,
(7) Responsible for acceptance of Real Property facilities in locations
where an Air Installetion Officer has not been delegated.
dD. 659Kth Satellite Test Wing will:
(1) Establieh a central Mester Facilities Plans file for reference pur-

Poses,


Minor modification of the Assembly Building "BE; interior is required to support
this function. Maximm utilization will be made of existing range instrumentation.
SAMOS VHF facilities at Vandenberg AFB will be utilized for reconnaissance data
readout from the AFMIC launched satellites, An addition of approximately 3000

Play in the Sentry Satellite Test Center at Sunnyvale, California,

(2) Initiar launchings from Vandenberg AFB (Phase II) will utilize
the SAMOS/ATLAS launch complex st Pt Arguello and the SAMOS/ATLAS missile
assembly building. ‘These facilities were authorized by ARPA order No. 41-59 and
were included in the SAMOS Development Plan. Initial launch and predicted orbit
data for the Phase II flights will be obtained with existing VIF facilities at
Vandenberg AFB Tracking Station and the downrange telemetry ship. Orbital UMF
tracking, telemetry, commands and narrow band test data readout for Phase IT
flights will be accomplished at the Vandenberg AFB, Hawaii, and New Boston
stations, Existing or Programmed SAMOS facilities will suffice for the Phase II
flights.

|


Intelligence Processing Center (IPC) Data Processing Facility (DPF)
659kth Test Wing * 6594th Satellite Test Wing
* To change the organizational designations of the Wing requires a General
Order; Action has been initiated to request that e 0.0: be published changing
the Wing designation to the 659lth Satellite Test Wing.
7. Concurrent with the in house AFEMD review, this agency will present the
plan in its preliminary form to the 6594th Test Wing for their review and
comments during the first week of December 1959.
8. Revised planning schedule is as follows:

a. Publication and distribution of the POP draft plan 23 Nov - 27 Nov

Db. In House review of POP ® Nov - 4 Dec
ce. 6594th Review 30 Nov - 4 Dec
d. Revision and retyping for final plan 7 thru 11 Dec
e. Publication ‘ 18 Dee 1959.

Lt Colonel, USAF
Director

Operational Employment

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(5) Maintain cognizance of changes ia management and operating concepts
and modify the system to provide for these changing requirements.
(6) Identity and take action with appropriate agencies to solve any prob-
lems involved in establishing and operating the automatic data Processing system.
(7) Identity and place requirements for personnel staffing and training
in support of the electronic date processing program.
(8) Initiate automatic data processing system and commnications equip~
ment linkage budgetary, funding, and acquisition actions. ;
(9) Machine program the standard AMC date Processing system for appro-
priate automatic data Processing information.
(10) Initiate a program to train the operating and management staff in
the logistics procedures and concepts.
(11) Prepare, coordinate and Publish a time-phased plen, indicating the
actions necessary to implement the automatic data processing systen.
». Maintenance, The SAMOS/MIDAS LOM willive:
(1) Responsible for the establishment of Depot maintenance capability
for the SAMOS/MIDAS systems.
(2) Responsible for the maintenance Gfcidéntbliedfactlityoitems operat-
ing locations which are determined to be an integral part of these systems.
(3) Rerponsible for -the: overall establishment of maintainability data
acquired during R&D and the compilation of the results.
(4) Responsible for the development of a master list of items which can
be repaired at the organizational level.
(5) Responsible for management control of all depot level maintenance
both commercial contract and USAF "in-house."

Appendix I

a re



However, if the test objectives are compromised, the situation vill be ex-
plained through the Sppropriate test organizational channels with recommend-
-ations being made to the Test Controller. Care mst be taken that Proposed
changes do not jeopardize the success of the test. Instantaneous deviations —
from the approved Procedures for reasons of safety mst be reported to the
Test Conductor dumedietely.

The final decision for initiating or cancelling of tests .
rests with the AFBMD Test Controller or as he may be directed by higher
commend authority. Recognition by operating personnel that a test should
be terminated will be transmitted through test channels with. recommended
action to the Test Controller.

(c) Test Report: ‘The test data will be analyzed and evaluated
in accordance with the philosophy specified in part C and a test report pre-
pared by the contractor and distributed in accordence with the stipulations ,
of the OMD. The test report shall be organized in sections as follows:

A. Introduction

A brief statement of the contents of the Test Report.

B. Applicable Documents

C. Test Activities

D. Description of Test

B. Test Date (after processing)

F. Evaluation of date and recommendations.



APPENDIX II |
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
(TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
TO

ANNEX F
INSTALLATIONS
10
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
(659408 TEST WING)

APPENDIX II - ANNEX F
AFEMD OPS PLANS 2-59
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DRAFT

APPENDIX I
OPERATIONS
70
ANNEX ¢
OPERATION/ TRAINING
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iio

upon its activation. ‘The 659/th STW organizational structure, referred to in
Annex A, consists of those organization elements which were a part of the
AFEMD Field Office/IMSD test operations locations for DISCOVERER and new
organizational elements required to develop, operate and maintain the SAMOS/MIDAS
systen.

a.. A chronological listing of events follows:

(1) Hy USAF General Operational Requirement No. 80, dated 15 March
1955, and revised 26 September 1958, with four addendums (80-1, 80-2, 80-3 and
80-4) established the requirement for the development of an advanced reconnais-
sance systen which would use an manned space vehicle as a carrier for essential
data gathering equipment. It was “intended that this.capability would satisfy
both national and Air Force reconnaissance requirements.

(2) On 17 August 1956, ARDC System Development. Directive No. 117L
was issued to AFEMD, and the development and test contract for WS-117L was
awarded to Lockheed Aircraft Corporation in October 1956.

(3) In January 1988 tne WS-117L program was augmented by a THOR
booster program to permit early achievement of an orbital capability. ‘This
Program was later established as the DISCOVERER program by ARPA Order No. 48-59
dated 16 September 1958.

(4) On 30 June 1958, policy guidance and technical control of WB-117L
development. was assigned to the Department of Defense Adyanced.Research Pro-
Jects Agency (ARPA) by ARPA No. 9-58.

(5) On 5 November 1958, ARPA Order No. 38-59 separated the infrared
development from the WS-117 SAMOS program and established it as the Missile

TAB A
AFEMD OPS PLAN

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Re oa

(8) Perform Computations necessary to solve orbital equations, prepare
ephemeris tables, generate necessary vehicle Coumands, correct vehicle-ground timing
errors, ‘provide acquisition information, and provide information for system analysis.

(9) Provide inter and intra-station commmications for:

(a) the required transmission of tracking, reconnaissance, command,
and telemetry data between equipments and stations, and
(>) ‘administration ana other commnications necessary in the system
operation.
3. DISCOVERER-GROUND-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
a. The ground-space communications for the DISCOVERER progran consists of
those items of equipment required to perform the following functions:

(1) Determine the Position of.a satellite vehicle relative to the earth,
as a function of time, by a process of observation and .computation;

(2) Commana ana Program the functioning of the vehicle Payload and
auxiliary devices on a time-sequence basis or in real time.

(3) Provide a means for commmnicating with the vehicle from ground stations

" and for receiving and encoding environmental, vehicle functional and telemetry data
from other vehicle subsystems. :

(4) Provide Communication facilities and terminal magnetic tape recording
equipment ground installations for efficient and reliable recording and transmission
of received information. .

(5) Provide a common time reference for the vehicle and Ground complex and
a@ reference date-time index for the orbital passes.

Subsystem ground equipment at tracking ‘and acquisition sites includes all non-
airborne specialized equipment required to transmit, receive, checkout and test,

ANNEX E

j <0 AFEMD DPS_PLAN



ANNEX F

INSTALLATIONS
a)
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(65947H TEST WING)

ANNEX F
AFEMD OPS PLAN
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APPENDIX 9
ATRORAFT OPERATION
T)

ANNEX G, WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
TO
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(659408 TEST WING)
(THIS APPENDIX WILL BE FURNISHED LATER)

APPENDIX 9
ANNEX G
AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59
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APPENDIX 7
INFORMATION

TO

ANNEX G WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATTON
, To |

AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN

2-59
" (6594TH TEST WING)

APPENDIX 7

AFBMD OPS PLAN 2-59
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ie

is developed at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, a similar sequence of events will occur
with the exception of processing useful intelligence data, which will be a
pure military operations, with maintenance being performed. by contractor per-
sonnel during the R&D phase.

(4) The MIDAS development test program will be conducted by contractor
Personnel, including the R&D flight test launchings and R&D readout from the
satellite. Readout Stations will be activated in Alaska, North Atlantic,

bitin} These stations will be manned by 6594th STW personnel
who will be transferred to the operating command, as directed by Hq USAF.
659kth STW responsibilities for MIDAS will be 4a deacribed An-peragraph ¢, above.
2. TRAINING

@. The operational capability will be achieved by the initiation of the
SAMOS /MIDAS Training program. Current training plans and programs are based on
revised Personnel Training Concepts developed for the SaMO8/MIDAS systems which
was approved by Hq USAF, 1 July 1959. The concept for these particular programs
identify a cadre and main complement training phase. The ATC preliminary cadre
training plan was published on 9 July 1959, which established AFEMD/ATC/FTD
cadre requirements. All cadre participation will be accomplished in accordance
with AFR 80-14 at a contractor facility or at an R&D test site. Specialized
factory training will be established to develop those skills peculiar to the
Samos /MIDAS systems. Such training will be the responsibility of ATC.

Db. ‘The AFBMD cadre includes those command, key steff, technical personnel,
and support personnel who will be assigned to the 659kth STW and its elements
up through September 1960. A portion of these cadre will be engaged in the

ANNEX C
AFEMD OPS PLAN
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a. Contract Technical Services

The using command and/or AMC when spplicable shall program and administer
contracts for the services of contract technicians and contractor technical repre-
sentatives required during the Operational phase of this weapon system. The provis-
ions of AFR's 66-17 and 66-18 shall apply.

e. Unsatisfactory Reports

(1) Reliability and failure data collected by the contractor during the
R&D phase which is applicable to operational hardware will be made available to the
-LSM a8 required in ‘Support of source coding and provisioning actions. Special pro-
cedures developed for ballistic missiles will be applicable to this Program in the
operational phase (1, 0, 00-35D-54).

(2) The 18M, in conjunction with ARDC, will monitor the development of
recording devices which may be included in GSE Gesign to insure rapid and economical
integration of GSE recorded maintenance data in the USAF Product Improvement Program
as outlined in T. 0, 00-35D-54,

4. Quality Controi

a. General . The compressed time cycle between the initial design concept and
the operations] phase of the SAMOS/MIDAS dictate the need for an integrated quality
control program encompassing the entire life cycle of the space system. Effective
controls will be established ana maintained throughout development, fabrication,
testing, installation and checkout, and both Operational and depot level maintenance
and supply. Responsibility for assuring an effective total quality control program
rests with the Quality Control Office of the Logistic Support Manager (SMAMA) in

conjunction with the Ballistic Missiles Center (AMC).

ANNEX D - LOGISTICS

AFEMD OPS PLAN
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ANNEX B
TEST AND EVALUATION
T0
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(6594TH TEST WING)

ANNEX B
AFEND OPS: PLAN 2-59
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6594th Recovery Control croup
6593rd Test Squadron (SP) ©
6593rd Instrumentation Squadron
6594th Instrumentation Squadron

6595th Instrumentation Squadron
6594th Launch Squadron
6596th Instrumentation Squadron

4goggth Data Processing Squadron

5. TRANSPORTATION:

- Scope (cont'd)
Housekeeping services and supplies for Wing
Hq and SIC will be furnished by IMSD in
accordance with contract now negotiated or to
be negotiated between LMSD and Air Force
Contracting Officer.

Technical Support:
Provided by LMSD

Scheduled. for activation 1 Nov 59. Support
agreement in process of negotiation with
Pacific Air Force for support of organizi-
tion at Hickam Air Force Base.

Support furnished by 6486th Air Base Wing
PACAF at Hickam Air Force Base in accord~
ance with support agreement with Pacific

Air Force 19 Jun 59.

Scheduled ‘for activiation' 1 Nov 59.

Support agreement: in process of. negotiation
with Pacific Air Force for support of
organization at Wheeler Air Force Base.

Support furnished by 2335th Air Base Sq.,
at Grenier Air Force Base in accordance
with support agreement with Continental
Air Command 27 May 59.

Support to be furnished by augmentation
to the Squadron.

AFEMD Field Office at Vandenberg is
arranging for support.

AFEMD Field Office at Vandenberg is
arranging for support.

Support agreement in process of negotiation
with SAC for support of organization at
Offutt Air Force Base.

a. The mode of transportation selected for a given purpose shall be determined

by its adequacy, feasibility, practicality, and overall economy. Air transportation

will be considered as & normal. mode of transportation, but not necessarily the normal,

mode when other modes will satisfy requi:

ts at lower overall costs.

APPENDIX 2

ANNEX G
a AFBMD OPS. PLAN 2-59
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(c) Will maintain continuing review. of contractors' progress
relative to established test schedules and anticipate slippages.

(a) wi provide staff assistance and act in an advisory
capacity to AFEMD on operations testing.

(5) Associate contractors will exercise Technical. Test Direction
in accordance with directives snd contractual authority from the Air Force.
In general, contractors will be responsible for the following:

(a) Generate and prepare both general and detailed plans
for operations testing of their own sub-system as specified in section E.

(>) Provide qualified representatives.to the Operations
Test Working Group.

(c) Provide Personnel and direct supervision of operations
testing within their sub-system.

(4) Consult with and provide assistance to Test Conductor
in the development of testing procedures and in the conduct of. systems
testing.

(e) Analyze test data and resulte and incorporate design
changes in the system as required and authorized. Coordinate as nec-
essery'with other contractors during Planning, conduct and evaluation of
operations tests. Prepare and distribute test reports as specified in
section E.

(6) Working Group

The Operations Test Working Groups are the resident technical
teams composed of one ‘or more representatives of all cognizant contractors
and members of 659kth STW. It is responsible for detailed planning and
preliminary evaluation and acts as the principal advisor to the 659kth stw
on Operations Testing: Within the scope of general and detailed objectives,
4s approved by AFEMD, the working group pee euthority to change test plans

asaes bes ANNEX. B
Ce] APM Obs PLAN 2-39"



Function: Control mission planning and system command control and Operation;
orbital computations to correlate data from T/A stetions and determine, correct, ©
; and predict ephemeris data; receive, evaluate and calibrate new reconnaissance

date for rapid determination of vehicle equipment Performance, and the genera-
tion of suitable correction programs and commands to be relayed to the space
vehicle, commnications center, initial reconnaissance data Processing and mis-
cellaneous command administration. The existing original Martin Aircraft Company
Plant at Offutt AFB will be modified to. satisfy the Soc/DPF requirement.

, (b) Description: (Increment Nr 2): The build-up of activatea
facilities at Offutt AFB will start with the initial SAMos R&D launches in June

1960. To convert the reconnaissance data generated by the first three flights
into formate useable by the intelligence community, a: small assemblage of .equip-
ment and personnel will be required. Since the main DPF cannot be constructed
in sufficient time to meet the first flight date, a small (12,000 sq ft) interim
DPF facility, termed "Barly Fix" will be required. This facility will continue
in use following activation of the main DPF to provide additional offices and

space for training and off-line equipment. (Equipment other than that requirea
for the prime mission).

4. Mrpas FACILITIES DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION
a. Generar

(2) ‘The MIDAS technical support facilities program supports the flight
test and operational phases’ of the MIDAS Program. The MIDAS flight test Program
(Phase I) will be conducted at AFMTC utilizing the present ATLAS launch complex
14, as modified by Convair and Lockheed Missile Systems Division, Assembly
Building "E" will be utilized for missile assembly and checkout Prior to launch,

APPENDIX I - ANNEX F

AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59 ;
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end standardized for recurring test preparation and operating procedures.

The OTD will be tranamittea to all contractors involved inthe test and to
the 6594th stw and AFEMD. It is anticipated that the orp will also be the
official document to define specific base support requirements in lieu of
another document for this purpose.

(ce) Other Documentation: Additional planning docu-
mentation as may be required for individual tests will be specified by the
Test Controller. ;

(3) Preparation ana Execution

(a) Preparation: ‘the success of a test depends largely upon
the manner in which Preparations are made to accomplish it, Therefore,
detailed procedural documents for each phase of preparation must be published,
distributed, and followed closely to assure complete readiness of the test
article, the equipment, and the test complex. .All support equipment and
facilities will be Properly checked prbor to a test in accordance with pre-
established procedures oF It is the responsibility of the working group to
review the results and records:of. the check-out and make recommendations
to the Test Controller on the readiness of the complete operation. The
Test Controller will make the final decision on the readiness of the oper-
ation.

.(b) Execution: Execution of a test or operation will be
Performed in accordance with the procedures as outlined in the test dir-
ective.

The Test Conductor will conduct. the test in accordance
with the detailed test procedures with the assistance of the associated
contractors. Any change in the approved procedures may be made by the
Test Conductor as long as the objectives of the test are not compromised.



APPENDIX 10

10
ANNEX G, WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
0
AFEMD OFERATIONAL PLAN
2-59 .
(65940H ‘TEST WING)

CHAPLAIN SERVICES

APPENDIX 10
ANNEX G

AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59


>. Development end Production Quality Control

(1) ‘The contractor's systen of quality control shell be in accordance with
MIL-Q-9858. This specification will apply to operations at the contractor's Plants,
asbembly and test facilities, test centers and operational sites.

¢c. Maintenance Quality Control

(1) The contractor's quality control system for depot level maintenance
shall be in accordance with Specification MIL-Q-9858. government surveillance of
the contractor's quality control system shall be in accordance with Section XIV, AFPI,
and the provisions of AMCM 74-1, AMM Th-21, and AMOR 7h-5,

(2) Quality control procedures On maintenance performed at AMA's/Depots or
by mobile AMA/Depot terms shall be in accordance with. AMM. Thel7.

(3) Quality. control Procedures on maintenance performed by Air Force
operational squadron personnel will be in accordacne with AFR 66-1 and implementing
directives thereto, published by the operational command’.

(4) ‘The contractor's quality control system for any level of contractor
On-site maintenance will be in accordance with Specification MIL-Q-9858.

a. Supply Quality Control

Shall be in accordance with MIL-Q-9858 and the Supplemental.:clause thereto, entitlea
"Quality Control Requirements for Logistic Support Operation." Government
surveillance of the contractor's quality control system shall be in accordance
with Section XIV, AFPI, and the Provisions of AMOM 7h-1, and AMOR 75-5.

(2) quality contror Procedures for supply functions performed by AMA's/Depots
including weapon system storage sites shall be in Sccordance, wi thy AMCM.74-7.,

NEX-D - LOGISTICS
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APPENDIX 3
LEGAL
70
ANNEX G
WING HEADQUARTERS ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
10
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(6594TH TEST WING)

APPENDIX 3
ANNEX G

AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59
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ANNEX E
SPACE-GROUND COMMUNICATIONS
_
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(65948 TEST WING)

SF Con.


8. OVERALL sysrem DESCRIPTIONS : »
RIL ETLONS
@. Overall system descriptions which outline in detail all elements

of these systems and associated sub-systems are contained in AFBMD Space
System Development Plens referenced in Tab B,

Annex B,

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£, Individual training will evolve into integrated training as the students
reach a certain skill level. Since most activities within the system require
high interactions within short time limits » training mst be accomplished through
close: coordination of many sequential and parallel operations or integrated
exercises. ,

g. The individual and integrated main complement taining will be managed
by the ATC (FID) under AFR 50-9.

h. ‘Training will be equipment oriented to the maximum extent possible.

i. Unit training will be the responsibility of the unit commander conducted
by FID instructors on. the operational equipment. . This training will be conducted
to provide continued equipment oriented training for new equipment or new
personnel joining the operational unit.

3.  ENBIRUCIOR TRATNING PROGRAM

a. The contractor: will provide in-house courses to develop a contractor
installation, check-out and test capability. FID personnel will attend these
courses as deemed necessary to prepare them for their role as instructors.

b. FID instructots will participate in the AFR 80-14 participation program
and will assist the contractor in course preparation for main complement training.
k. . CADRE & MATN COMPLEMENT TRAINING

Specific. responsibilities for the cadre and main complement training are as
follows;

a. Air Training Command.

(1) Develop the cadre and main complement training plans.
(2) Direct individual and integrated main complement training under ‘the

direct management of the assigned FID's.

APPENDIX IL, ANNEX C
AFEMD OPS PLAY

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(4) Provide administrative and logistical support to the 6594th Satellite

Test Wing as required. ;
b. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will:
_ (1) Command, administer and provide necessary support to all assigned units.

(2) Initdate plans and programming actions for attainment of the Wing
capability to implement the assigned Wing functions and responsibilities as defined
herein and as may be further directed by AFEMD.

(3) Participate and support DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS development test
and evaluation programs to the extent specified in AFEMD test directives.

(4) Participate and assist AFEMD in planning for the establishment of the
USAF military test and evaluation capability program for military space systems as
established in ARDC Supplement #1 to AFR 80-14 and to the extent defined in appropri-
ate AFEMD directives. ,

(5) Achieve the Wing capability to perform testing and evaluation
functions as established in ARDC Supplement in ARDC Supplement #1 to AFR 80-14
and as.defined in the pppropriate AFEMD directive.

(6) .Participate to the maximm in AFEMD/Contractor category I and II test
operations to observe and obtain a thorough kmowledge of SAMOS and MIDAS components,
subsystems. and systems technical and performance characteristics and. capabilities,
operational procedures and operational techniques, for purposes of operational
evaluation and application to the ultimate operational configuration of the systems
for military use. ,

(7) Participate and assist AFEMD in the establishment and implementation
of personnel subsystem test and evaluation programs for SAMOS and MIDAS to include .
human engineering, personnel-training concepts, training plans, training equipment
and devices and technical manuals.

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FOREWARD

. Tais plan is published for the purpose of clarifying operations
; interface and interrelationships of Headquarters Air Force Ballistic Missile
Division (ARDC) staff agencies and the 659th Test Wing (ARDC).

The 659kth Test Wing was actiiated at Palo Alto, California, on
6 April 1959, by Headquarters ARDC General Order #28, dated 3 April 1959.
This Wing was activated to satisfy the Hq USAF directive for the achievement
of an initial operational capability with the SAMOS/MIDAS Military: Space
Systems. .

This plan was prepared for the specific purpose of defining the
6594th Test Wing mission responsibilities and relationship in sufficient
detail to enable the commander of that organization to clearly understand his
role in the overall UBAF military space system.development and operational
programs. and to provide a basic reference document for AFEMD/Contractor plan-
ning and programming agencies. :

This plan applies to the 6594th Test Wing and the subordinate units

as long as they remain assigned and under the operational control of Hq AFBMD
(ARDC).

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Alaska. Operational build-up will require additional MIDAS Readout Stations in

LL MILLLLLTILLLLLSLLISIL TETAS «Vib

Ve
{a) Facilities Description.

(2) Location Launch Facilities Function
Pt. Arguello (Pt. Arguelio Launch Fecil~ Launch ATLAS
. ~ ity Nr 2) boosted MIDAS
vehicles
(2) Vandenberg G/M Assembly Bldg. (Addn) Missile Check-
AFB (Two additional booster out Serve Pt.
Checkout bays) Arguello Launch
Complexes Nr
land 2
Tracking & Telemetry Installation of

(3) Vandenberg
AFB

(4) Hew Boston
New Mempshire

(5) Ottumva, Iowa

Addition to Data Acquisi-
tion & Processing Bldg
(3000 SP) ;

Tracking & Telemetry
(Addition - 2500 SF to
receiver building assoc.
antenna and radome
support structures)

Tracking & Telemetry
(Addition - 2500 sF
Receiver building &
assoc. antenna and
radome support)

electronic Equip.
for Attack alarm
System data read
out.

MIDAS perfor-
mance monitor-
ing testing and
and infrared

readout for
initial R&D
Phase II

MIDAS perfor-
mance monitor-
ing, testing and
infrared readout
for the opera-
tional attack
alarm system,
Phase IIT

(6) Alaska Tracking & Telenetry

(Attack Alarm Readout

Station) , si

Description: This facility is en Attach Alarm Readout
‘Lon consisting of the following: One Data Processing,

Communication and Administration Building - 6000 SF, three

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The reconnaissance systems are visual, using sophisticate air photographic
techniques, end an electronic intelligence ferrett system.

¢. The responsible agency for overall flight test. direction and
Planning is IMSD. Pre-flight checkout responsibility will be shared by
IMSD end Convair Astronautics for their respective vehicles and equipment.
SAMOS system test control will be vested in the STC under Deputy Commander
for Test Operation, 6594th. sTW.

4. Mpas

&. This program wes initially established under the ARDC System ¢
Development. Directive No. WS-117L, 17 August 1956, as a sub-system -"G"
of the WS-117L system. On 5 November 1958, ARPA Order No. 38-59, expanded
this. development effort into a Missile Defense Alarm System (MIDAS). . The
objective. is to develop an infrared reconnaissance system which is. com-
petible with the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System (BMEWS), and it
is proposed to employ these systems as the Air Force ICEM Early Warning
System. :

b. The MIDAS system will be employed, utilizing those tracking and
complex communication and data processing networks established for the
SAMOS system with added MIDAS equipment. necessary to support.the MIDAS
functions. Recovery operations will not be required. Three additional
readout stations. will be required and current Planning locates these

Le

stations in North Atlantic, Alas! yy Launch facilities
Z

for the MIDAS development and operational progrems are programmed as Pt
Arguello Launch Complex #2.

c. This development test program for MIDAS will be conducted in a
similar manner as the SAMOS tests with operational supervision and. control
directed from the SIC, by Deputy Commander for Test -Operations, 6594th STW

In this program, initial R&D flights will be conducted from both AFMIC and
. Annex B, |.

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A. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will establish internal procedures for the

9. SECHNICAL INFORMATION:

receipt, control and distribution of technical information in accordance with. AFEMD

Installation Regulation 11-1. Staff assistance will be furnished by the Director
of Administrative Services, AFBMD.

_APPENDIX 1

ANNEX G
APEMD OPS PLAD 2-59
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Appendix I, Annex B, is mainly concerned with test control during actual flight
operations from the Satellite Test Center (STC) at Sunnyvale, California. the
Wing also participates in test Planning and programming actions prior to the
actual flight test. with IMSD and AFEMD. All test operation locations, includ-
ing the SIC, are manned and operated by IMSD, or associate contractor personnel
with the minimm of military personnel at each site for liaison ané/or test
control purposes.

(2) In the SAMOS development test program, the contractor will be
responsible for operating and maintaining SAMOS equipments and facilities with
contractor personnel as they are activated. ‘The Wing's test responsibilities
will be the same in this program as in DISCOVERER. During the SAMOS development
test program, the 659Kth STW will begin manning their Headquarters and subor-
dinate units with operational type military personnel. ‘These individuals will
be phased into the Wing in two groups, cadre and main complement. The cadre
Personnel will participate in contractor internal training Programs and con-
tractor test operating locations, as outlined in the subsequent Paragraphs. As
the operational military personnel become Proficient, 1t is assumed that the
number of contractor personnel will be reduced with ultimate operations of the
system performed by operational military personnel.

(3) As the SAMOS development program and the concurrent operational
training program progresses » it is anticipated that military personnel will be
Performing ‘SAMOS booster and satellite vehicle receipt, processing and launch
functions for R&D flight tests, under the direction of the contractor. This
type of operation will Also be conducted. at the. STC, and tracking and acquisi-
tion stations. As the Space Operations Control and Data Processing facility

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APIND OPS FLAN
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(12) Responsible for the direction of all operational spects of
overall system use to include command and control and the relationship of .
various interested agencies for ultimate system operational employment and.
syaten utilization. —

(13) Participate in overall Planning and proposals for technical,
operational and support agreements with other Air Force commands and other
services, as required.

(14) Insure the satisfaction of approved operational requirements

in terms of systems design and systen employment to meet the established need
dates. .

db. 6594th Satellite Test Wing will:

. (1) Assume the necessary staff.functions to insure the adequacy of
internal capabilities and the establishment of standard operations procedures
required to support and Conduct assigned field test responsibilities outlined
in Appendix I. asa 27 Annex B. .

(2) Develop necessary operational Command and control policies and
directives for the administration and support of assigned military personnel
located at remote Discoverer ‘tracking end telemetry and recovery operating
locations.

(3). Develop necessary military operations requirements for operating
facilities and personnel and non-technical facilities required to support
assigned test functions to include floor plans » TOUR arrangements, security

control aspects, etc.

(4) Perform periodic test operations exercises for purposes of

APPENDIX I, ANNEX C
AFEMD OPS PLAN

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DOWNGRADED 12 YEAR
INTERVALS, NOTAUT! LY
DEQLABSIFIED. DOD DIR 5200.30 — : ;

AIR FORCE UNIT POST OFFICE
LOS ANGELES 45, cartrornia NOV 3 0 1959

Reply to
Attn Of:  WDZYO/Maj Murphy/2751 / 6 Ce
Subject: AFEMD Operation Plan 2-59 (659lth Test Wing)

To: » ,

1. Reference WDZSO ‘letter, same subject, dated 7 October 1959.

2. Attached are copies of the first Preliminary Operational plan 2-59 for the
6594th Test Wing. This preliminary draft wes prepared from inputs from the
WDZ, WDS, WDC and LB2J staff agencies.

3. It is requested that your agency conduct a comprehensive review of the
entire plan and submit your comments and recomendations to WDZYO-1, not ister
than 1500 hours, 4 December 1959.

4. Your cooperation in reviewing this Plan is necessary in order to meet the
original established target date of 15 December 1959 for publication of the
final and approved AFEMD plan.

5. If comments are not received by the due date established (4 December 1959),
this agency will assume the plan, as written, is valid and will publish it as
the final approved plan.

6. Your attention is directed to the new title and designations appearing in
‘the contents of this plan. These titles were the result of the Steering Com-
mittee actions during the SAMOS/MIDAS Operational Plans Conference conducted
at APEMD during the week 9-13 November 1959. These changes are:

Old Title New Title
Development Control Center (DCC) Satellite Test Center (STC)

Technical Operations Control Center (T0CCc)



8. Transportation

a@. General

(1) The fastest and most effective transportation (air or surface),
consistent with military requirements and over-all economy, will be used for support
of the SAMOS/MIDAS systems . .

(2) ‘The Lem is the cognizant transportation office for support of the
IMSD and LMSD subcontractors, TRW and TRW subcontractors Producing hardware for the
SAMos /MIDAS Systems. All transportation Support for Atlas boosters will continue to
be the responsibility of the Transportation Office at SBAMA, now cognizant on Atlas
contracts.

(3) Due to the high cost and limited procurement of both end items and
spare parts, the source-to-user concept shall be used to the maximum extent feasible
to avoid duplication of transportation funding and excessive handling.

(4) Classitiea Components of this system shal) be Protected during shipment
in accordance with applicable provisions of AFR 205-1 and AFM 5-1.

b. Transportation Responsibilities ana Requirements .

&. The LSM and/or SM-65 WSM as applicable, in computing supply requirements,
shall compile necessary date so that total tonnage and cubage requirements for
airlift (AFR 75-15) can be determined by the Directorate of ‘Transportation, Hq AMC
Supply Airlift Requirements Control Office (McSDL).

c. Packaging and Preservation

{1) The design objective is directed towara minimizing the need. to package
major end items, since airlift or surface transportation under armed guard and with
special handling techniques reduces Packaging requirements. If special Packing or
conteiners are required for storage Purposes, they will not be introduced into the
transportation system as shipping containers.

ANNEX D - Logistics
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maintenance of a film library composed of unclassified released motion picture
filn,: Participation of officer and enlisted Personnel in civic groups, escorted
tours of civic, social and educational groups through on-and off-site locations,
educational displays and Presentations for use by groups, and response to queries

and requests from civic, social and religious groups.
7. Basic Context: The Information Services Officer, 659%th Test Wing, will have}
Sais Context:

and dissemination of Pertinent releasable neva material about the conduct of the
Test Wing. This responsibility will include Preparation of brochures, fact sheets,
and news releases, and still and motion picture Bhotographc, concerning the DISCOVERER,
MIDAS, and SAMOS Satellite Systems, and other systems which might be assigned to the
Wing.
8. cific Res Abilities: |

a. Pre-Launch: During preparation for launch of satellite systems included in
the mission of the 6594th Test Wing, the Information Services Officer will serve in

of the Air Force Ballistic Missile Division.
b. Launch:

(1). On-Site: Immediately pripr to and during launch activities, the Infor.
mation Services Officer, 659kth Test Wing, will be Physically present in the Program
Information Center aasa representative of the Office of Information Services, Air
Force Ballistic Missile Division.

(2) ore-site: While on temporary duty at off-site locations during launch
activities, the Information Services Officer, 6594th Test. Wing, wi become a

. a...
; ANNEX G
aa AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59 i
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APPENDIX I
GROUND-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. GENERAL :
a. The present ana planned space-ground communication equipments and facilities
for AFEMD satellite systems are adequately described and specified in documents
supplied by the contractor. This annex defines the responsibilities of the agencies

concerned with the Planning, development, Operation and evaluation of these equip-
ments and facilities during the Period prior to the Operational date.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES
SMSIBILITIES
a. Planning
{1) 'Developnentar

and defined in applicable contractual documents. This responsibility will include the
necessary research ang testing of materials, components, and techniques. he 6594th
Satellite Test Wing and the AFEMD Filed Offices wii monitor this Planning and submit

(2) Operational
The initial Planning for the operation of the Space-ground communication
complex, including manning, personnel training, Operational Procedures, and logistics,



DRAFT — |

APPENDIX 1

ANNEX G WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION TO OPS PLAN 2-
ES LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION TO OPS PLAN 2-59

1. ADMINISTRATION:
a. AFEMD directives which are applicable to the 659th Satellite Test Wing

will be published in the form of AFEMD Installation Regulations.
2. CORRESPONDENCE MANAGEMENT: ;

a. Correspondence and message Processing will be operated as prescribed in
applicable USAF, ARDC and AFD directives. :
3. RECORDS MANAGEMENT:

8. Files of current records will be maintained in accordance with AFR 181-4.
Records Control Schedules will be prepared and forwarded to the AFEMD Records
Management Officer for review and approval. ‘The AFBMD Records Management Officer
will furnish advice and assistance by means of AFEMD Installation Regulations and
personal visits.

4, PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS MANAGEMENT:

a. The Director.of Administrative Services, AFBMD will Brovide AFEMD publications
and forms, and furnish staff supervision-of the Publications and Forms Management.
Programs. Departmental and Air Force publications and forms will be obtained from
the AF Publications Distribution Center through the PDO account established for
the 6594th Satellite Test Wing. Hg ARDC publications and forms will be obtained
direct from Hq ARDC. The 659kth Satellite Test Wing is authorized to issue internal
directives and forms as required for the expeditious accomplishment of the mission
of the Wing,its squadrons and operating locations.

5. REPRODUCTION AND PRINTING:
a. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation should provide duplicating service. The 6594th

Satellite Test Wing coordinate requirements with the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation.

APPENDIX L

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ATR FORCE BALLISTIC MISSILE DIVISION
HEADQUARTERS
ATR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND
LOS ANGELES 45, CALIFORNIA

AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59

. (6594TH TEST WING)

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APPENDIX 10

CHAPLAIN SERVICES
1. GENERAL:

a. ‘The responsibility for the moral, ethical, and. religious life of personnel

rests with the Commander, 6594th Siw. This responsibility includes assuring that

adequate religious services are available, either at military installations or in the

civilian community; implementing the; Dynamics of Moral leadership lecture program;

and counseling with those who may need assistance. To assist thet Commander in this

area of responsibility a Starr Chaplain is authorized. AFR 165-3 and other pertinent

regulations and manuals in the 165 series are the specific directives.

2. CHAPLAIN SERVICES AT THE WING HEADQUARTERS:

a. The Staff Chaplain, 6594th SIW, will implement those Portions of the Chaplain

program as are appropriate with limited facilities. No chapel facilties are
. y

contemplated for the headquarters.

3. CHAPLAIN SERVICES aT SUBORDINATE UNITS:

8. The Staff Chaplain at the 659hth sw will supervise the chaplain program at
call units subordinate to thg Wing. ‘The policies of the starr Chaplains at AFEMD,

Hq ARDC, and the Chief of Air Force Chaplains will be followed. Regular periodic

staff visits will be made to subordinate units in order to adequately supervise the

moral and religious life of all personnel assigned to the 6594th STW. Wherever

Possible, arrangements will be made to gain chaplain support for subordinate units

from nearby installations of other. Atr Force Commands or the local civialian

communities. At locations vhere this is not feasible, and the mmber of personnel

assigned shall warrant it, a Chaplain will be assigned to the -Subordinate unit.

APPENDIX 10
ANNEX G -
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Special containers, if required for storage purposes, should be placed in position
by surface means prior to the movement of the component for which intended.

(2) Preservation and packaging of spare components and ground instrumentation
will be consistent with the mode of transportation and storage requirements determined
by the Hi-Valu control program for Bpares.

(3) All Air Force activities concerned with procurement or shipment of
materiel in support of the SAMOS/MIDAS Programs will utilize AFR 71-7 procedures to
the maximm extent possible. AFR 71-7 establishes the policy regarding the shipment
of uncrated articles of Air Force property via authorized carrier.

d. Materials Handling -

(1) saAMos/mmpas ground-handling trailers will be designed to meet specifications
MIL-M-8090 and MIT-A-8421. Specifically, the ground-handling trailer will be required
to meet the conditions imposed by Type IT mobility, as defined in MIL-M-8090, and
the airloads as imposed in paragraph 3.3.3 of MIL-A-8h21 without malfunctions of
Satellite Vehicle or SM-65 booster. In addition, the ground-han@ling trailer will
be designed for minimm weight and cube displacement, ease of. handling, and ease of
maintenance.

(2) The design.of mobile ground support equipment and materials handling
equipment will be coordinated with the LSM (SMAMA) and/or SM-65. WSM as applicable
to insure inclusion of the necessary transportation characteristics and in-use
mobility.

9. Medical Services
a. General

(1) 6594th Launch Squadron personnel perform a peculiar mission which

requires special-type medical support. The exact extent of the specialized medical

support, together with facility personnel and equipment required, shall be identified

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DRAFT

APPENDIX I - 6594TH TEST WING
ORGANIZATIONAL CEARTS

ANNEX A
MANPOWER AND ORGANIZATION
TO
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN

(6594th Test Wing)

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participation program.
(2) Provide assistance in developing training plans.
(3) Assist. the-contractor in the development of the cadre partici-|
pation program.
-(4) Monitor the development of course materials for main complement
treining.
(5) Assist in scheduling of training in conjunction with R&D tests.
(6) Participate in selecting and reviewing training equipment lists.
(7) Monitor and provide guidance in the development of Technical —
manuals to be used for training. ,

Pd APPENDIX IT, ANNEX C
' AFEMD OPS FLAN
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(11) Achieve the Wing capability to operate and maintain the SAMOS/
MIDAS systems with assigned military personnel to include launching, tracking,
data acquisition, data processing, date reduction and recovery for orbital
apace vehicles, in accordance with the approved operational program schedules.

(12) Prepare, maintain and submit to AFEMD a Wing plan and time-phased

program reflecting proposed progressive development of the Wing capabilities to
meet the mission requirements.

APPENDIX I, ANNEX C
AFEMD OPS PLAN
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TAB- A
‘BACKGROUND
TO
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(6594TH TEST WING)


(1) Control and Consummation of predominantly USAF Test and Evalue-
tion activity, which includes: : .
. (See paragraph 6 a (1) above.)
c. AFR 80-14 Category III - Initial (near future) Phase: ©
(Wing staff - groving to large size)
Wing Test and Evaluation element - slow growth)
(Wing Operational Training Cadre - fast growth to large size)
(2) Gredual training and integration of Operational cadre personnel
into Category II activities » leadint to eventual maximum participation, oper-
ation, and evaluation capability.

4. AFR 80-14 Category ITI - Final Phase:
(Wing Steff - large)
. (Wing Test and Evaluation element - nearing maximm strength)
(Wing Operational Training Cadre - near maximm strength)
(1) Actual accomplishment of Operational System Test. and Evaluation
objectives under operational conditions, utilizing facilities and. equipment
specifically set aside or developed for this purpose to maximm degree.

Exercise capability, demonstrate capability to using command prior to trans-
fer to cadre in said using command. .

e. AFR 80-14 Category I - See Mission/Period Schedule above:

qa 8 APPENDIX I, ANNEX B
, AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59
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” APPENDIX

ANNEX G WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION OPB..2=59

COMPTROLLER
1. BUDGET: oo

a. AFEMD accomplished the First. Revision to the FY 1960 6594th Satellite Test
Wing Annual Financial Plan.

b. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will prepare the Second Revision to its FY
. 1960 Annual Financial Plan and subsequent Financial Plans, Financial Plan Revisions,
and Budget Estimates inyolving Operation and Management Funds Requirements for
the Wing will include all of its subordinate activities. AFBMD will be the review
agency for all 6594th Satellite Test Wing fund requirement documents.

c. AFEMD will continue to issue Obligation Authorities to the Wing and Subordinate
activities through the Second Quarter, FY 1960.

d. AFEMD will receive sub-allocations of Operations and Management Funds and
will, in turn, make allotments to the Wing effective the Third Quarter of FY 1960.

e. Fund requirements peculiar to the testing of a particular space system will
be programmed in the appropriate Space System Development Flan prepared.by AFEMD.
2. ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE: ,

a. The 659kth Satellite Test Wing Accounting and Finance Office will perform

operations as prescribed in applicable USAF, ARDC and AFEMD directives.

b. AFBMD will allot all Operation and Management funds to the 6594th Satellite
Test Wing effective Third Quarter, FY 1960.

c. The 659th Satellite Test Wing will obtain an accounting and disbursing
symbol and obtain the necessary authority to disburse and collect funds.

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ANNEXG
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f. Distribution of Materiel
(1) Initial Distribution

(a) The WSECL's prepared by the LSM will serve to identity the AF
common/standard and system peculiar items and quantities required for equipping
using command organizations. Initial spare parts support of all systems and
equipment, including installed equipment, will be determined by the LSM and/or SM-65
WSM as applicable.

(>) The LSM, APEMD, and the operating command, wil accomplish an
inventory of all equipment and spares located at.the launch tracking site, and
acquisition stations, Space Operations Control and Data Processing Facility that
are to be made available to the Operational/Commands from the R&D effort. Items and
quantities determined as available for use will be screenéd “against the stockage
objective and squadron WSECL in order that the total initial requirement can be
supplied under LSM direction to the operational site. The specific date for the
inventory will be determined by the uping command, and the LSM, taking into con-
sideration the back-off time required to complete shipment of any additional initial
support items needed in-place by a specified date.

(c) he LSM and/or SM-65 WSM.as applicable will provide controlled
automatic shipment of all operational support direct mission AF common and peculiar
equipment and spares applicable to the respective launch site, tracking and acquisition
station, space operation control and data processing facility so that such material
will be in place at least thirty days prior to the respective operational dates.
Equipment and spares required to support Installation and Check-out (TAC) wil1 be
positioned prior to Instaliation and Check-out initiat, (on ‘aatea.

ANNEX D -. LOGISTICS

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APPENDIX 8
‘ PERSONNEL

1. MILITARY PERSONNEL:

a. The Commander, 6594th Satellite Test Wing, Sunnyvale, California, is directly
responsible to the Commander, AFEMD, for the management of all ARDC military personnel
assigned to the 659ith Satellite Test Wing and subordinate units.

b. ‘The Commander 6594th Recovery Group will be.directly responsible to the
Commander, 6594th Satellite Test Wing for the management of all military personnel
assigned to the 6594th Recovery Group, 6593rd Test Squadron (Special), and 6593rd
Instrumentation’ Squedron will be attached to the 6ha6tt Air Base Wing, PACAF, Hickan
AFB, Hawaii for administrative and logistic support.

ad. Specific responsibilities are as outlined:

(1) Personnel Procurement. . :

(a) The Comander, 6594th.9IW, is responsible for personnel planning
and provision of specific personnel requirements data. :

(bv) The Commander, AFEMD, will be responsible for the manning of the
659'th SIW and subordinate units. The Commander, 659th SIW will prepare and submit
officer and airmen personnel requisitions for the 659%th STW and all subordinate wits.
Requisitions will be submitted quarterly beginning 1 January 1960. Areas of personnel
procurement responsibilities are as follows.

(2) Reassignenents.

(a) The Commander, 6594th SIW will be responsible for determining
necessity for reagsigments of officers within the Wing and all subordinate units
and will initiate reassignment requests to the Commander, AFEMD, for approval.

APPENDIX. 8

ANNEX G
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APPENDIX 4
COMPTROLLER
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ANNEX G
WING HEADQUARTERS AND ADMINISTRATION
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AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
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APPENDIX 4
ANNEX G
AFEMD OPS PLAN 2-59

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management of the contractor's R&D effort. The bulk of the cadre technical
personnel will participate with the contractor(s) in the R&D program as a means
of obtaining early experience in the operation and maintenance of the samos/
MIDAS systems. Some AFEMD cadre technicians will replace contractor technicians;
others will provide added support to assigned contractor personnel.

c. The FID cadre (ATC) includes all personnel authorized for the FID's
to support the training programs for the SAMOS /MIDAS systems. The entire FID
authorization is to be assigned prior to October 1960. - The ultimate mission of
the PID's is described in Appendix II. -Prior to the assumption of its ultimate
mission, FID cadre will participate in the contractor's “in-house" training
Program. In some instances, the FID cadre will replace contractor training
Personnel, in other instances, they will provide added support to the contractor's
“in-house training capability. FID cadre personnel will participate in the R&D
technical test effort to the extent necessary to equip them to participate in
the contractor's "in-house" training effort.

a. .Main complement training is the responsibility of ATC with direct
management assigned to the cognizant FID. This training will be -conducted in an
R&D or operational environment and will take advantage of test activities,as
defined in AFR 60-14. ‘The FED will identify the desired perticipation in these
activities by the various trainees. It is the responsibility of the 594th site
commander to integrate this participation with the on-going test activities.
There will be a requirement for a system orientation type training course for
all supervisory personnel in the main complement. Equipment oriented operator
and maintenance training will be established as special training courses

ANNEX C
AFEMD OPS PLAN
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in the Wing Headquarters. The information services responsibilities of the Commander
will be projected to all subordinate elements, assigned or attached for operational
Purposes, at off-site locations through the designation, by echelon Commanders of
additional duty Information Services Officers.

d+ Objectives: The Public Information objective of the 6594th Test Wing will be

to develope, within. the limitations of security, a local and national awareness of
the conduct of the. Wing mission. The local aspects of. the program, present in both
Public Information and Community Relations procedures, will be%directed towards
establishing the command as a permanent, welcome, and valuable section.of the
communities in which Test Wing personnel reside and work. ‘The national efforts will
be aligned with Air Force Ballistic Missile. Division policies to develope awareness
and appreciation which will afford broad national support to. the progress. of the
Ballistic Missile Research, Development, Production, Construction, Training, and
Operational Responsibilities with which the 6594th Test Wing is. charged.

6. Techniques:

(A) Public Information: Routine public information operational methods will
be employed, including news releases and articles, photographs, picture film,
brochures, press kits, interviews, press conferknces, escorted tours by press
media representatives of on-and off-site locations, answers to media queries, and
other standard approaches to the responsibility to generate interesting, pertinent,
accurate and unclassified news for mass consumption.

(B) Community Relations: There are many overlapping effects.of public infor-
mation and commnity relations programs which must be considered from both points
of view. The pure community relations activities will include operation of a

Speakers' Bureau made up of Information Services Officers and Staff Officers ,



element, in keeping with AFR 60-14, and eventually develop an ARDC "Blue

Suit" Space System Development Test and Evaluation capability, with minimm
contractor participation. Thus, the overall sequence will find the Wing
capability, in Space System Test and Evaluation, growing from one involving
initially "control only" to an eventual "full in-house" capability to
service Space System requirements identified by. AFBMD.

(3) Category TIT - System Operational Test and Evaluation for .

Space Systems consists of user tests and evaluation of operationally -con-
figured systems with all ‘components, support items, and personnel skills
under operational conditions. In the ease of Space Systems such as SAMOS
and MIDAS, the using commands possess no operational crewa. Therefore,
the 659%th STW will train and qualify operational. cadre elements of
sufficient size and capability to assume System Operational reeponsibi-
ities upon eventual transfer to the using command. These cadre elements
will be separately identified in the Wing structure and will participate
and be integrated in the basic Wing activity, namely controlling and
participating in AFR 80-14 Category II activities.

Finally, the AFR 80-14 Category III process will.be completed
when the using command exercises its own Space System Operational Unit
under operational conditions.

c. During the entire process described in Category III above, the
Space System Development Test and Evaluation.element of the Wing will have
slowly been expanding in size and capability. Subsequent to the exodus of
the Space System Operational elements to their respective using commands ,
the Wing activity reverts.to developing a full "Blue Suit" Category II
(AFR 80-14) Space System Development Test and Evaluation cepability,
servicing AFEMD requirements.

APPENDIX I, ANNEX B
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APPENDIX IT
LOGISTICS TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES
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ANNEX D
LOGISTIcs
10
AFBMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
(6SohnH TEST WING)

Appendix. I
Annex D

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" ‘DISCOVERER - SAMOS - MIDAS
FACILITIES DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
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‘ANNEX F
INSTALLATIONS
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
(6594nE TET WING)

APPENDIX I
ANNEX F
AFEMD OBS PLAN 2.59

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2. WING MISSION RELATION TO ORGANIZATION: As mentioned above, the Wing
System Development element (which originally constituted the AFEMD Field
Office, and would eventually constitute an ARDC "Blue Suit" Space Test
capability) will not grow appreciably in size in the near future. The
Wing Steff, however, will be developed, sizewise, to administrate, exercise
and support the relatively large Air Force contingent which is composed of
two misaion elements; namely:

a. Space System Development Test and Evaluation Element - (formerly

AFEMD/FO, gradually expands towards achievement of ARDC Blue Suit Test
capability after operational elements. are transferred to ueing commands.)

b. Space System Operational Test and Evaluation Blement - (recently
initiated, rapid and increased training and expansion to near Wing strength
prior to transfer to using Command).

3. The relatively large Wing staff required to accommodate the two elements
listed above, will remain essentially at strength even after the large SAMOS
and MIDAS Operational Elements have been transferred to the using commands.
This sustained strength will be required to accommodate the ARDC "Blue Suit"
System Development element which had been slowly building in strength and
capability (during the. training of the SAMOS and MIDAS Operational Elements).
After transfer of the Operational Elements, the System Development element
would increase to a size roughly equivalent to the Operationals Elements
which had been transferred.

4, WING MISSION Phases in AFR 60-14 Categories: The Wing mission perfor-

mance in each category of the AFR 80-14 Test and Evaluation process is
essentially divided into separate phases which are defined below to clarify
the inherently camplex activities involved.

APPENDIX I, ANNEX B

“AFBMIE OPS PLAN 2-59
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as required. SOC personnel will participate in operations of the Satellite
Test Center at Sunnyvele, California, during the test program.
gj. The 6594th Recovery Control Group, ‘located in Hawaii, consists of the
6593ra Test Squadron, and the 6593rd Instrumentation Squadron. ‘raining for
personnel of the Instrumentation Squadron will have to be phased-in with
the training of the 6596th Instrumentation Squadron.
k. Training
i. A MIDAS operational capability will be developed by the implementation
of a MIDAS participation and training program. Training plans and Programs will be
based on the revised Personnel Training Concept developed for the SAMOS system and
which was approved by Hq USAF on 1 July 1959. ‘The concept for this program identi-
fying a cadre participation and main complement training phase through which personnel
are trained simultaneously with the development of the system hardware. The ATC
preliminary MIDAS cadre training plan will be developed in December 1959 and will
establish AFEMD/ATC Field Training Detachment (FED) cadre requirements. All cadre
participation wild be aceomplished in accordance with APR 80-14 at contractor
facilities or at an Air Force site. Specialized factory training courses will be
established as required to develop those skill: peculiar to’ the System. ‘Such’ training
will be the responsibility of ATC.

ANNEX C
AFEMD OPS PLAN

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(3) Provide training standards and course materials, as necessary,
for the conduct of the program.
(4) Provide necessary training aids for main camplenent trathing.
(5) Develop an FED instructor capability.
(6) Provide unit training assistance to the unit commander, as required.
>. 659kth Satellite Test Wing and Units

(1) Personnel will be assigned to the 659/th STW and Squadrons.

(2) Administration of all assigned trainees.

(3) Monitor all training activities.

(4) Schedule student into the program as established in the Training
plans.

(5) Monitor AFR 80-14 participation of the cadre plan.

(6) Manage and direct. the unit tyaiting program with the assistance
of FID's.

(7) Provide for scheduled periods of training on the operational
equipment.

(8) Coordinate main complement training efforts with- ATC.

(9) Assist in the development of training plans and training equipment

lists.
(10) Provide base support to contractor instructor/technical repre~
sentatives.
c. AFEMD

. (1) Provide time phase-training personnel requirements for main
complement training and time phasing for cadre personnel into the AFR 80-14
APPENDIX II, ANNEX C

AFEMD OPS PLAN
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3° GOMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE

a. ARPA Order No. 54-59 authorized a four (4) launch R&D flight test
Program as the first phase of the development. of an operational commmnica-
tion satellite capability. The Purpose of this program was .to develop a
SAC Cammnications Satellite system by. injecting and maintaining a group
of satellite vehicles in a 5600 nautical mile polar orbit starting in the
1961-62 time period.

b. The Communication Satellite System will utilize the tracking and
control facilities developed for the SAMOS/MIDAS Systems to the maximum
extent possible during the development and prehostilities phase. Oper-

. ation and employment of the system will require compatible ground communi-
cations installations at Offutt AFB, Westover AFB, Barksdale AFB, and

March AFB, and compatible Communications equipment for. SAC manned aircraft. .

c. The test organization for the Communications Satellite Program is
in the process of being developed. The responsibilities of the 6594th
Satellite Test Wing in this Program will be defined as soon as.the
Commmications Satellite development and test plens. are Published as
approved documents.

6. PERSONNEL SUB-SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT TEST
———— EE EVELOPMENT. TEST

(TEST FOR OPERATIONAL EMPLOYMENT)
SS  ELOMENT
a. "The Tesponsibility for. the establishment of the Pergonnel Sub-

System Management Plan which defines the personnel development phase of
the development program for military space systems. have been delegated
to the operational planning staff of the Deputy Commander for Military
Space Systems. This planning function is associated with development of
Personnel information data (PID), qualitative persomel requirements

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record, process, store, and decode indexed information and to dafeguard or otherwise
perform functions at the tracking and acquisition sites immediately subsequent to
launch and throughout. the DISCOVERER's orbiting life. .

This system ties in all remote operations locations with the Satellite Test
Center at Sunnyvale, California.
4, SAMOS GROUND. SPACE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

@. The Ground-Space Commmication -8ystem for SAMOS will perform the functions of:
acquisition and tracking oF the satellite vehicles, telemetry, visual and electronic
data link, vehicle antennas, inter-and intra-stations cOmmnications, and the command
system. This. system requires a new tracking ‘and acquisition station at VAFB with
a visual, electronic data link, and the activation of two ddditional tracking and
acquisition.stations located in the Central and Northeast area.of the ZI, and the
establishment of @ space operations control and data procesbing facility at OFFUTT AFB.
Control during the Operational progran will be from the Space Operations. Control.
5. .MIDAS-GROUND-SPACE Comuunrrcarront SYSTEM.

a. The Ground-Space Communication system for MIDAS will utilize the Capabilities

-of the SAMOS system. A large seale digital computer will be added at the STC and
receiving tracking computers at the tracking ‘stations. Read-cut stations for the

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(5) te Sentry LSM will assume responsibility for support of sub-system

I at the operational date designated in the SAMOS Development Plan and the Operational
Annex thereto. :

12. Tasks and Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities for the accomplishment of logistics functional
responsibilities are outlined in Appendix I of this Annex.

ANNEX D- LOGISTics
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Db. Maintenance

these systems,
(3) Establish a Configuration Control Board (coB) for Controlling pro-
cessing of Engineering Change Proposals during the development Program,
ce. Supply

(2) Selection of production quantities of basic contractual ehd atticles
of the SAMO6/MIDAS system required for the operational phage,

(3) Budgeting and funding for Anitiel quantities of peculiar itens.

(4) Preparation of UAL lists for the 659kth stw organizations.

(5) Initiar Selection and approval of G,0. B. quanitative.requirements.

(6) Exercise ful responsibility and authority for design approval,

Appendix I
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a. The communications systems required for employment of the DISCOVERER, SAMOS

1. GENERAL
and MIDAS systems consists of a complex communications and data processing network,
These systems are identified as "Sub-system "H" » “Ground-Space Communication", The
present and planned ground-spece communication equipments and facilities for these
space systems are adequately described and specified in documents supplied by the
contractor; however, a seneralized description is contained for informational
Purposes and additional facilities type information is containgd in Appendix I,
Annex F,

db. “Task and responsibilities ofthe agencies concerned with the planning,
development, operatdon and evaluation of these equipments and facilities during
the period prior to the USAF operational date are defined Appendix I of this Annex.
2. DEFINITIONS .

&. Operational date- The date a particular satellite system is determined

ready for operational use and placed under the control of an operational command
by order of UBAF. .
bab ‘space-ground ecammnications - Those equipments and facilities of @ satellite

system necessary to perform the following functions:

(1) Acquire and track the vehicles;

(2) Transmit and receive reconnaissance data;

(3) Transmit and receive telemetry data;

(4) ‘Tranamit and receive commend .signals;

(5) Provide a reference time base for data, commands, and displays;

(6) Provide indicator and display devices to properly monitor operation
of the system and assist in preparing :commands;

(7) Convert all data to @ useable form;

ANNEX E
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Receiving Buildings - 2500 SF each, three Receiver An-
tenna and Radowe Support, structures, one Command Trans-
mitter - 1500 SF, one Transmitter Antenns and Radome

Port structure, one Storage Building - 2000 SF, four bore-
sight towers, and utilities and Bite development.

Function: This facility is required to readout Attack
Data from satellites. All tracking, Programming,

Performance monitoring and routine testing is to be

accomplished by SAMOS stations within the U.3.

Attach Alarm Data and Alerm Command to the satellites are

to originate at this station, and only a minimm of

equi;
ment for reliability and contimzous operation will be in-
stalled.

(1) North Atlantic - Tracking & Tel.
(Attack Alarm Readout Station)

Description: Same as Alaska Readout Station
Function: Same as Alaska Readout Station.

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Modification to Missile
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Phase I R&D flights.

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(2) Review and provide necessary personne) and non-technical facilities,
required by DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS contractor and military agencies.

(3) Responsible for the operation of support utf{lities, roads, etc, and
facility maintenance, functions for technical, non-technical and personnel sup-
Port facilities utilized by DISCOVERER, 8AMOS/MIDAS units as determined by proper .
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(7) Tracking and Telemetry Station, Kaena Point, Oahu, T.H.

(a) Description: Interin Station - The interim portion of the
tracking and telemetry station consists of one 60 ft. diameter TIM 18 Telemetry
Antenna, an Administration and Telemetry Receiver Building (Approximately 6400 SF),
& Tri-Helix Telemetry Antenna, a Mod IT Radar vith vah-mounted equipment, three
boresight towers, interconnecting instrumentation ducts, an eccess road approxi-
mately two miles in length, approximately two miles of interconnecting roads,
security fencing, and utilities, This portion of the complete station has been
completed in time ‘to support the early phase launchings from Vandenberg AFB.

(>) Description: Permanent station - the permanent station will
consist of the following, in addition to the interim facility:

: (1) Angle Tracker and UF Telemetry Receiver Bldg., approxi-
mately 1600 SF, with roof-mounted, 10 ft diameter Angle Tracker Antenna, and

(2)  Vehicle-Command Transmitter Bidg., approximately 1300 SF,

security fencing, utilities, etc. All buildings will be constructed of locally
available materials where acceptable. They will be fully air conditioned as
required to maintain electronic equipment reliability,
Function: The Interin Station provides an initial Ground terminal point at which
the performance of the orbiting. vehicle is monitored during the early test flights.
The Permanent Station is required for later programs. Its function is to inter-
cept and track the orbiting, vebicle; transmit program coumands and time signals
to the vehicle; receive, index, record and exchange trajectory date with other
stations. ;

(8) Tracking and Telemetry Station (Recovery)(Coumana Station) Alaska.

{a) Description: ‘The Alaska. Tracking and Telemetry Facility

. APPENDIX I - ANNEX F
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Db. AFEMD/BMC/LSM and/or the appropriate inventory manager shall Getermine, in
conjunction with the contractors, the need for Precision measurement equipment,
including physical calibration standards and related calibrating devices which

are necessary to support the test equipment provisioned for this systen.

7. Real Property Facilities

(1). Facilities required for Operational Program which are peculiar to
the SAMOS Space System include:

Program
Respon.

(a) Launch Pad Complex: Located at Vandenberg AFB, AFEMD
California. Plans call for, Ha SAC making avail-
able existing 65-1 (Atlas) Complex Pads AB & c
for SAMOS program

(b>) Missile Assembly Building (MAB). MAB being AFEMD
established for 65-1 (Atlas) Complex at
VAudenberg AFB will be utilized after required
extension and modification is accomplished ana
AFW supply building. ,

(c) Tracking and Acquisition Stations as follows:

‘ > Fort Stevens, Oregon . AFEMD
2 New Boston, N. H. AFEMD
‘3. Hawali AFEMD
7 Ottumwa, Towa AFEMD

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locations is concerned. Modifications will be made from time. to time ag
necessary to implement additional or modified. requirements.

2. Detetled Test Objectives: The pro will be coordi-
nated et AFEMD, Los Angeles with all contractors involved in the test
progran and issued approximately 90 aays prior to testing. The DIO will
define test objectives, design date, basic instrumentation assignment,
test parameters and other pertinent information. The DYO's may be issued
for a block of tests if considered @ppropriate by AFEMD,

3+ Operations Test Directive: Using the DTO as input,
the preparation of the Operations Test Directive (O©D) is directed and
contdinated for individual tests or groups of tests by the Operations Test
Working Group. The O©D is organized into a single document and issued by
the appropriate contractor as. specified by the Test Controller. Concurrence
of the contractoxs is indicated by signature on the OID, AFEMD approval is
indicated by Signature of the Test Controller. The omp mey be issued in
two parts at the indicated times and containing the following data;

(a) 'Part A - Test Preparation. Tasued not later
than 60 days prior to testing. Containing test Objectives, mintmm per-
missible requirements and objectives, instrumentation and schedules.

(>) Part B- Test Operation. Issued not later than
- 30. days prior to testing, containing operational, test description, base
support requirements, test schedules, detailed test Procedures, data pre-
aration, and data disposition. The OTD may reference documents prepared

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(h) Initiation of and adherence to dystem dountdow at STC,
leunch pad, stations, and data handling and communications controls
(4) Operations Support discipline.
(§) Hold or malfunction analysis and reaction decision
(i) Accent control functions
(1) orbiter control, tracking, and data acquisition operations
(m) Recovery operations (as required) ;
(n) . Data handling operations
(0) Payload handling operations
(p) Launch complex.clean-up operations
(a) Station deactivation or orbital maintaining operations
(r) Deta handling, reduction, correlation and evaluation
(s) Forwarding of data to registered recipients
.(t) Reporting functions between all approved operating, support
and monitoring elements
() Preparation of all system Test and Evaluation reports as
required by AFBMD directives
; (¥) Receipt and checkout of flight vehicles and payloads at
leunch base.
(w) Erection, assembly, and checkout of vehicles at leunch pad
(x) . Adherance to all involved-local safety criteria
(y) Assist System Directors in improving existing, or plans for
future capabilities.
b>. AFR 60-14 Category II - Final Phase;
(Wing Starr - large)
(Wing Test and Evaluation element - large)
(Wing Operational Training cadre - possibly large ~ for new systems)

DIX I, ANNEX B
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APPENDIX 5
To
ANNEX G, WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
TO
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
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INSPECTION, SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

(65940H TEST WING)



Gen,

(5) Highly qualified AF Personnel from the operational command and AMC will be
assigned to the test Program as early aa Possible, to gein experience in accordance
with AFR 80-14. These personne) will participate with AFEMD in establishing main-
tainability requirements for the SAMOS. system, in accordance with AFR 66-29. ‘The 15M
will be responsible for compilation of the maintainability data-acquired during the
R&D test phase.

(6) 0 firmly establish the authorized acope of organizational and field-type
maintenance, the AMC L&M, in coorditation with AFEMD and operational command will
develop a separate List of items for eachitype of activity, i.e. - Launch, 1/4’, soc,
DPS, which are considered Bracticable and economically feasible to Yepair at each
echelon of maintenance. The lists will include satellites, payloads '» boosters,
guidance, telemetry, tracking and acquisition equipment, data Processing squadron
equipment, Space Operations Center equipment and related GOE and gromd support equip-
ment, including direct mission facility-type (RBIR) items. The authorized lists
will be published in:appropriate-18 Technical Orders. The liste Will be revised at
requent intervals, so as to insure that maximm maintenance effectiveness and economy
are being achieved at each level of maintenance,

(7) The guide lines as established herein will be utilized by the contractors
in conducting their ‘maintenance analysis program during the R&D phase, Resulting
data will be made available to the LSM on a Progressive basis as determined by AFEMD/
Bc /LEM.

Bb. : Techical Date
(1) -\AFEMD/EM0 ehal2-ineure’ that vthe contractor sapabiisty ie developed early
th provide: techhicalimimals for training-ana that(‘bechnical: manuals; Clésa T, are...
delivered :to..the ‘opefational units sthirty.:(30) days prior to the operational date.
Technical Manual requirements will be.established for equipment .manuels through the

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(4) N. Atlantic Readout Station
N. Atlantic Readout Station manpower requirements can be
assumed to be the same as the Alaska and-U.K. stations. Manning.pf this instru-
mentation squadron (6599th) will not be programmed by ARDC,-as the current
tentative activation mid-calendar year 1962 date permits manning by the using
command (ADC). :
(5) soc/woc
(a) Manpower spaces were computed with the SOC and MOC co=
located. By co-locating the facilities the following MIDAS manpower augmenta-
tion requirements were adopted:

15 Date Evaluation and presentation console OPRS
(presenting authorized in the 50C)

33 Auto Control and MIDAS Ops analysis (presently auth.
in the s0¢) .

25 MIDAS ops, Data controller and presentation console
OPRS (new spaces)
73 + ‘Total MIDAS requirements
(>) the 48 spaces presently authorized in the. 80¢ will be identi-
fied as MOC spaces. A new. requirement will be submitted for an additional 25
spaces.
(c) Administrative and. command spaces needed to manage the 73 man
MOC will be submitted by ADCCat a later date.

(6) NE And NW Tracking Station

(a) ‘The QPRI did not indicate a requirement for MIDAS augmenta-
tion of these stations. Therefore, no additional manpower requirements were

computed. Lockheed representatives indicated that some R&D MIDAS equipment

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will be- capable of continuously-acquiring data from at least. two satellites
simultaneously, process necessary quality control and alarm. data to the MIDAS
Operations Center, interrogate and tranamit commands +o satellites in emergen-
cy conditions.

&- The Space Operations Control for the SAMOS aysten is operated by
elements. within the 6594th stw headquarter organizetion. ‘The..S0C will accom
Plish launch commands, space vehicle adjustment commands, quality control
monitoring ‘and space vehicle mission control on.SAMOS satellite vehicles.

h. ‘The MIDAS Operations Control is co-located with the S0C at Offutt
AFB to. receive, analyze, display, and relay MIDAS raw:data. It. states techni-
cal and scheduling requirements to the-S0C for coordination. and integrated
operation of ‘the launch, orbital injection, orbit computations and technical
instructions of MmDaS/SAMOS. The MOC has responsibility for receiving and
sending all information to remote readout stations,and for control of these
stations. The MIDAS. Operations Center will have elements of direction, . coordin-~
ation, data display, analysis, commnication and maintenance. It is assumed
that the MOC will be operated by elements of the Wing headquarters in the same
manner ‘as the. SQC.

i. The 4999th Data Processing Squadron will be responsible for-the com-
piling, processing and reproduction of critical intelligence data received.
fromthe reconnaissance subsystems and for distribution to using agencies.

3. ORGANIZATION (U)

The organization of the 659kth satellite Test Wing and subordinate units

ANNEX A
AFEMD OPS PLAN

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(3) Quality control procedures on supply functions performed by Air Force
Operational squadron personnel will be in accordance with. AFM 67-1.
5. Calibration

a. Contractor calibration Programs shall be. in accordance with MIL-Q-9858
or special provisions as may be prescribed by contract. _

b. Periodic calibration of test equipment. and Precision measuring instruments
utilized in AMA/Depot shops shall ‘be. in accordance with AMCM 74-17,

ce. The repair, calibration and certification of precision measurement
instruments utilized. by Air Force personnel at Operational squadrons shall be
eccomplished in accordance with AFR Th-2, including supplements thereto, and
T. 0. 33-1-14.

a. Each prime design contractor will be required to review the list of “Base
Standards" established in T. 0. 33-1-14 to determine if these reference standards
are adequate to maintain operational test equipment and Precision measuring
instruments to the required degree of accuracy. A report indicating that the list
of "Base Standards" is adequate or recommending additions or deletions will be
furnished by the prime Aesign contractor to the LSM at least 24 months prior to the
activation of the first operational unit. Questions or inquiries concerning T, 0.
33-1-14 will be referred to the Director of Maintenance, Dayton Air Force Depot,
Gentile Air Force.

6. Grouna Support Equipment - Ground Operating Equipment
a. Ground Support Equipment shall be procured, supplied, transported, and
maintained as an integral part to the weapon system. It is envisioned that a large
part of the maintenance required will be for the repair of GOR/GSE.
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APPENDIX 2
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ANNEX G
WING HEADQUARTERS AIMINISTRATION & LOGISTICS
10
AFEMD OPERATIONAL, PLAN
2-59
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APPENDIX 2

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: (1) Normal commercial transportation facilities will be utilized by the
contractors whenever such facilities are adequate, considering such factors as
capability, security, and-delivéry deadlines. The contractor should avail himself
of the services of the AFPR in arranging for shipments, by commercial means,. exceeding
10,000 pounds or comprising truck-loai, car-load, or plane-load lots. If the AFPR
dses not have a transportation representative assigned, AFEMD (ATTN; WDEMI ) may be
contacted for guidance and/or assistance.

(2) Transportation requirements that must be satisfactded by Military
Airlift by reason of size, security aspects, delivery dates, etc. x Will be programmed
through AFEMD. and will be identified by the 5th of the fourth month preceding the
month airlift ip needed, 1. e., by 5 August, requirement will be identified for
December, firm, with an estimate of January ané February military airlift needs.
Military Transportation Requirements will include the following information:

(a) Weight

(b) Cube

(c) Diminsions of largest ‘pieces

(4) origin

(e) Destination

(2) Ready date

(g) Deadline delivery date

(n) Contact at.origin ( Name and teleplone)

(4) Contact and destination (Name and telephone )

(J) Special pertinent remarks, i, e., classification, special enroute
requirements, etc. , ‘

(3) The prime contractor will be responsible for insuring that Military Airlift

requirements of subcontractors are identified accurately and ‘ time. .
. APPENDIX



SSR:

4, CLAIMS, LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND MILITARY AFFAIRS:
Military personnel assigned to subordinate units of the 659th Satellite Test

Wing will utilize the legal services of the Staff Judge Advocate of the accomo-

dating base for such matters as claims,legal assistence and questions involving
military affairs.

APPENDIX 3

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APPENDIX 6
: TO
ANNEX G, WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION
To
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
MEDICAL

(659hTH TEST WING)

APPENDIX 6
ANNEX G

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APEEMDEX I

LOGISTIC SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMOS/MIDAS R&D PROGRAM

The Logistic Plan of Operations for the SAMOS/MIDAS R&D Program will establish,
develop and maintain supply and maintenance functions, including transportation.
These activities shall be established as follows:

Control Function

A logistic control ‘organization will be established at the prine contractor's
facility in Sunnyvale, California, This logistic control activity shall estab- _
lish the initial levels of equipment, materials, and Speres in. the various
bonded storage areas; maintain and coordinate the flow of new, serviceable, and
repareble Government-furnished/contractar-furni shed equipment items bétveen
stations; establish initial maintenance capability requirementes coordinate use

of Govermment-furnt shed ‘transportation; continually. evaluate and Progran re-
finements to the logistic-plen of operations; and prepare and submit reports as —
required, :

Supply Function

Home-Plant Site. A supply center will be established at the prime contractor's
facility in Sunnyvale, California. This activity shali operate bonded. storage
areas} procure, issue, package, Breserve, and ship new and servicesble Govern-
ment-furntshed/contractor- furnished equipment items to test site bonded storage
areas; issue to maintenance activities reparables received from launch and
tracking stations and prepare data for reports referred to under "Control Function"

Appendix I - Annex D
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b. ‘he Discoverer programs require facilities to support the following
essential functions; test direction, booster and satellite assembly, and checkout
maintenance and pair; launch and launch instrumentation; satellite tracking,
control, and telemetry; capsule recovery; and data interpretation and dissemination.

Facilities description and function are contained in Appendix I to this Annex.
3- SAMOS TECHNICAL SUPPORT FACILITIES PROGRAM

@. Consolidated facilities requirements for the SAMOS development program
are outlined in Appendix I to this Annex. ‘These facilities requirements were
included in the FY 1959 and FY 1960 Military Construction Progrems to insure
their availability on a schedule compatible with other phases of the total space
system effort. Facilities outlined are required'to support the following functions
of the program, booster and vehicle assembly, checkout and launch, satellite
tracking, control and telemetry, data reception, interpretation and dissemination.
4. MEDAS TECHNICAL SUPPORT FACILITIES PROGRAM

a. The MIDAS facilities program supports the flight test and operational
phases of the MIDAS program (ICBM Attack Alarm System). These facilities are
required to support the following functions: Launch, booster and vehicle
assembly, checkout, maintenance and repair, satellite tracking, control ana
telemetry; infrared reconnaissance data reception and verification, and data
interpretation and dissemination. These requirements will be satisfied by
utilizing existing or modified facilities presently programmed for SMAOS, along
with new installations as required. Detailed MIDAS facility requirements are
contained in Appendix I of this Annex.
3+ NON-TECHNICAL FACILITIES PROGRAMS

a. Personnel and non-technical support facilities are not included in the
facilities program as all technical facilities for the development program were

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c. When the Naval Hospital, Moffett Field cannot provide medical care required
for hospitalization, a permit will be obtained from the Naval Hospitel under the
provisions of AFR 160-41, (SECNAVINST 6320.8), to obtain the treatment at a civilein
hospital; provided the care needed comes under the medicare law.

4, EMERGENCIES: .

a. Military personnel requiring emergency medical care will contact the Moffett
Field Naval Hospital. If the required care is not available a civilian doctor and,

- if necessary, a civilian hospital may be utilized under the provisions of AFR 160-53.

b. Dependents may seek emergency hospitalization at a civilian hospital when
that facility is closer. A permit is not required under this circumstance.

5. AIR FORCE DISPENSARY:

a. As the 6594th Satellite Test Wing grows it will be necessary for it to
include a Class B dispensary to provide outpatient care. Then the dispensary will
furnish normal out-patient medical care for military personnel and, within the
capability of the medical staff, for their dependents. Military patients requiring
hospitalization will be transferred to the nearest goverment hospital able to care
for thems, Dependents requiring hospitalization will be sent to a military hospital
which will accept them if deemed advisable by the surgeon to a civilian hospital.
The Staff Surgeon will direct the professional activities of the dispensary.

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STW, with minimm assistance by the contractor, in accordance with this
test plen. This test program shall be integrated into the basic wing
missions. and shall include evaluation of the operability and maintaine...
ability of systen equipment, training methods, personnel performance,
utility of procedures, and analysis and evaluation of logistical planning
and implementation.

(2) Wherever Possible, this test program shall be implemented by
utilization, modification and/or expansion of already existing program
activities, data and requirements.

(3) The objectives of this test program are to:

(a) Develop instruments end procedures for testing the oper-
ational employment of SAMOS/MIDAS systems.

(b) Ensure that the weapon system equipment can be operated,
maintained and supported by Air Force personnel in accordance with exist
ing concepts of economy, efficiency, and reliability and to identify dir-
ficulties that Air Force personnel will encounter in operating end main-
‘taining the system equipment. .

(c) Evaluate the adequacy of definition and integration of
operations, maintenance and logistic activities.

(a) Identity deficiencies and problem areas in equipment
operability and maintainability, technical manuals » training, procedures,
manning, and performance evaluation techniques which may degrade ‘weapon
system performance. , :

(e) Identity equipment features or procedures which may
Lead to human error or which may constitute hazards to safety of personnel
or equipment.

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Scope (cont'd)

(4) Sundstrand Machine Tool Auxiliar power supply, associated
Co., Pacoima, California hardware, supporting GSE, and
applicable spares.

(c) Sub-System I (SAMOS Only)

(1) ‘The Thompson-Ramo-Wooldridge Prime weapon system contractor
Products Co., El Segundo for Data Processing Facility, Eqp.,
Boulevard, Los Angeles, Calif together with supporting GSE

and applicable spares.
(3) Procurement and production for SAMOS/MIDAS systems will be accomplished

by the AMC Ballistic Missiles Center. Production for operational inventory will
begin while development and test js still in process. Production. capacity will be
gradually increased during the development phase, thereby eliminating the normal
time lag required for production tooling at the end of the research and development
phase. It shall be assumed that requirements for R&D testing and for fulfilling
operational inventory needs will be satisfied by allocating successive products from
the same production line. The production capacity for end items of ground .support
equipment, sub-systems, and components will be aligned with the build-up of production
capacity for the basic weapon system.

(4) During both the research and development, and operational phases, the
AMC Ballistic Missiles Center is vested with the responsibility for negotiating
SAMOS /MIDAS contracts, with exception of Sub-System I.

AFEMD has the responsibility for funding and procuring the prime end

items of which sub-system I is composed. This procurement is being made through
the Rome Air Development Center (RADC). RADC also has the contracting responsibility
for the research and development phase and the support thereof. RADC will in-
corporate in their B&D contract provisions ( i.e., necessary exhibits) to insure
that technical data required by AMC to establish support of the operational phase is

availeble.

’ . ANNEX D - Lograrics
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(AFR 50-9) located at R&D, or operational locations by FID personnel. Inte-
grated systems training will be accomplished as the individual training course
trainees are integrated into the organizational flight, crews or teams. This
training will consist of programmed simulated exercises using R&D and opera-
tional equipment to the maximm extent Possible, supplemented by programmed
and closely supervised on-job training (QJT). The integrated systems training
effort will be managed by the FID. Unit training will be the responsibility of
the 6594th Unit Commander. Economy dictates the use of R&D test and/or oper-
ational equipment to accomplish the necessary training wherever possible. The
Scheduling of equipment for training mst. be @iven comparable consideration with
R&D test, procedure development and other uses. ‘The implementation of these
training programs will require close supervision and management by the 659kth
STW, as it involves the establishment of priorities for utilization of systems
facilities for R&D and training purposes within the same time period. Further
definitions of training responsibilities are outlined in Appendix II.

e. The participation and training programs will be conducted concurrently
with continued development programs. As operational type military personnel
become proficient enough to replace contractor personnel, these individuals will
be phased into each facility and/or installation until the balance of military
Personnel has reached the degree that a military capability is recognized.

f. ‘The 4999th Data Processing Squadron personnel will participate in the
R&D program at the Thompson-Ramo-Wooldridge, Inc., Laboratory, Denver, Colorado, %

to develop Early Fix skills and skills required for operating the R&D facility

ANNEX C
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revised as often as necessary to reflect changes in operational concepts and
equipments. Revisions will be forwarded to Hq USAF, and to all commands and
staff agencies concerned. Changes in unit. manning documents will be immed-

lately reflected in Phase I, factory special course training requirements
(AFR 50-9).

>. “Development 6f Unit Manning Documents
(1) the SaKos /MIDAS unit. manning documents have ‘been developed based
on the information described below:

(a) Source of Information

(1) Qualitative personnel requirements information

reports.

(2) The USAF zevisea list of tentative Air Force special-
ties.

(3) Reprogramming training conferences at contractor's
facilities.

(4) ALL planning documents which outline ‘installations
and operational concepts.

(5) . Air Force Manual 26-1 which describes. manpower criteria
and policy.

(6) Aix Force Manuals 35-1 .and 36-1.

(2) Manpower Planning Factors. The basic factors determining manpower
requirenients in SAMOS/MIDAS units: are summarized below:

(a) ‘he "Operator /Maintenance" concept is applied throughout
all units in order to conserve manpower spaces.

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(2) The initial selection of G0E is the responsibility of AFEMD. ‘The 15M
will participate in the initial selection in order to obtain knowledge of the
‘equipment for use in subsequent replacement procurement for support of Operational
phases. Furthermore, the LSM will assist AFEMD whenever possible in making quanti-
tative determinations, identifying suitable substitute common/standerd items and
rendering advice regarding the adequacy of new GOE in terms of maintainability
and supportability criteria. The LSM will also insure that Proper cataloging actions
are taken for all initially selectea Gog.

(3) The initial selection and pproval of GSB (maintenance equipment ) te
the responsibility of the LSM and/or SM-65 WEM. ‘The LEM and/or SM-65 WSM are
responsible for determing quantitative Program requirements of GSE. ‘THR IM's are
responsible for contractual release. of common and standard AFS GSE. The EO is
responsible for contractual release of initial peculiar GSE (CFE). ‘The LaM's and/or
SM-65 WSM's determination will be based upon listings of recomended GSE provided
by the contractor during the provisioning process in accordance with MCP 71-650.

(4) MOP 71-650 will be appended to the operational contract and used
the provisioning of GSE required during the operational phase of the pro; .

MP 71-673, supplemented as required, will be appended to the operational contract
and used for the Provisioning of spares required during the operational phase of
the program.

a. Authorization Documents

(1) Weapon system Equipment Components Liste (WSECL's) wilt be Prepared by
the LSM based on the contractor's and SM-65 WSM AMA, recommended GSE lists and
equipment. and facilities lists 88 approved or revised by the -AFEMD, the LSM and the

operating command.
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aay, Saar

(8) Review, identify and recommend to AFBMD the ARDC test and evaluation
personnel and facilities required for the retention of this capability to support
contimed end follow-on military space system development test programs.

(9) Participate and assist AFEMD and the using commands as required in
preparation.of category II and III, test plans and programs for the SAMOS and MIDAS
systems.

(10) Participate and assist AFBMD in the preparation of preliminary and
follow-on planning, programming and requirements actions for the operational employ-
ment. of the SAMOS and MIDAS systems in the areas of operations, maintenance, person-
nel, logistics and communications. :

(11) . Participate and assist AFEMD as required in the review of design
criteria for SAMOS and MIDAS equipments, facilities, and installations to insure
compliance with established requirements and concepts of operation.

(12). Participate and assist AFEMD in the estebliehment and preparation of.
logisticel concepts and requirements for the SAMOS and MIDAS systems to include
WSECL, UAL, Provisioning, etc.

(13) Achieve the Wing capability to operate and maintain the SAMOS and
MIDAS systems with assigned military personnel to include launching, tracking, data
acquisition, date processing, data reduction and.recovery for orbital space vehicles
in accordance with the approved operational program schedules.

(24) Participate with AFEMD in the progremming and planning of time-phased
quantitative and qualitative trained personnel. requirements to satisfy approved
operational Program schedules.

(15) Monitor on-site training programs as.specified in appropriate AFEMD

directives.
AFEMD OPS PLAN
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to be located at Offutt AFB. ‘This is necessary to insure that military capa~
bility exists at the proper time to process useful intelligence data obtained
by R&D flight tests. Early Mx is the designation of an early military cape-
bility program for data processing, as directed by Hq USAF.

g. ‘The 6594th Launch Squadron located at Vandenberg AFB will participate
in Pt. Arguellio launch operations. This organization has received approxi-
mately 100 skilled military personnel from the Jupiter program who are
currently being utilized to assist the contractor during the installation and
checkout phase of these facilities. This organization will probably be the
first equadron to achieve its military capability. :

h. ‘he 6594th/6596th Instrumentation Squadrons technical personnel will
attend contractor in-house training courses, and upon completion, will assist
the. contractor during the installation and checkout phase at their particular
station. ‘he 6596th Instrumentation Squadron is located at Vandenberg AFB,
California, and the 659th Instrumentation Squadron is located at New Boston,
New Hampshire. ‘he 6595th Instrumentation Squadron, Ottumwa, Iowa, will not
be activated until October 1961. ‘echnical personnel of this squadron will be
trained during main complement training at 6596th/6594th locations.

i. Various Wing Headquarters staff personnel will require the same train-
ing as their counterperts in launch, Instrumentation and Data Processing
‘Squadrons. Wing Headquarters personnel will attend Supervisors' and Planners'
course, as required. SOC personnel training will be satisfied by FID courses
and the Supervisors’ and Planners' course, except for those peculiar skills that
may require factory training. Factory courses will be established by ATC,

ANNEX C

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exercising the established command and control systems and associated support
and administrative services.

(5) Participate in continuing analysis and evaluation of the Wing
administrative and organizational capabilities to support the program and field
test activities established by AFEMD Field Test Directives.

(6) Participate, as requested by AFEMD, 1n operational plans program-
ming and requirements actions for the operational employment of the SAMOS and
MIDAS systems in the -areas of operations, maintenance, personnel, logistics and
conmuni cations.

(1) Participate, as requested by AFBMD, in conferences, meetings, and
briefings on Samos /MIDAS operational matters affecting the 6594th STW and its
subordinate units. ,

(8) Participate, as requested, in SAMOS/MIDAS system, sub-system and
ground support and operational equirment Design Engineering reviews "DEI", and
contractor compliance Technical Inspections “CCTI" for purpose of accomplishing
operational evaluation to insure compliance with established operational require-
ments and concepts of operation.

(9) Participate end assist AFEMD in review of design criterias for
SAMOS/MIDAS equipments, facilities and installations to insure compliance with
established operational Fequirements and concepts of operations.

(10) Assume required Air Force management responsibilities at remote
tracking and telemetry station operations locations during the activation, in-
staliation and checkout, and treaintag phases of the SAMOS/MIDAS programs, as
directed and/or delegated by AFEMD.

APPENDIX I, ANNEX:
. AREMD OPS PLAN
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Gt GE

The SAMOS/MIDAS military space systems are being developed for operational
employment by USAF operational type intlitery personnel. In compliance with ;
‘established and proven concepts, the development of the USAF military operational
capability for these systems will be conducted concurrently with the development
of the system hardware. Commencing in September 1959, operational type military
Personnel are being identified for integration into the SAMDS/MIDAS programs.

The initial complement of personnel will be AFEMD Cadre and Air Training Command
(48) Field Treining Detachment (FDI) cadre Personnel, who will participate in
"In House" contractor training courses and contractor R&D test operations. This
group will be followed by a min complement which will receive on-site training
by ATC FDE at SAMOS/MIDAS facilities and installations and/or in specializea
formal training courses. When the initial operational capability is achieved,
the wing will be required to operate and maintain the SAMOS/MIDAS systems until
transfer. of this capability is effected. ‘he Wing Staff will also

be required to participate and assist AFEMD in operational-training réquirements,
Planning and programming activities affecting this organization for the SAMOS/
MIDAS programs. :

In addition to the above, the Wing is also expected to achieve the capability
to accomplieh the normal Wing responsibilities for Planning, programming and
supporting all subordinate military organizations activated and assigned. By the
end of the development period the Wing organization will consist of approximately
12 test and operational units, located throughout the ZI and overseas with approxi-
mately 3500 inlitary personnel.

In order for this Wing to achieve its capabilities for performing tasks of
the magnitude outlined above, it is mandatory that the test and operations interface
and inter-relationship be Clearly identified and Gefined, before successful merging

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11. Procurement

a. General

(1) .SAMOS/MIDAS System is being procured, with the exception of "Sub-system

I", (Data Processing Facility) under the prime Weapon System contractor concept

with Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Sunnyvale, California, designated as the prime

contractor.

(2) Contractor sources for the major sub-systems of the SAMOS/MIDAS Systems

(a) sSAMOS/MIDAS
(1) Missile and Space System

Division, Lockheed Aircraft
Corp., Sunnyvale, Calif.

(2) Philce Corporation,
Redwood City, Calif.

(b) Booster (SM-65)
(1) Convair, San Diego,Calif.

(2) North American Aviation,
Inc., Canoga Park, Calif

(3) General Electric Company,
Electronics Park, Syracuse,
New York

—_

Scope

Prime weapon system contractor
for SAMOS/MIDAS with exception
of Sub-Aystem I. Responsible
for Satellite Ballistic Missile
interface components, read-out
station equipment, excluding
ground space communications,
S0C equipment, together with
supporting GSE and. applicable
spares.

Associate contractor for ground
space. commmications equipment
loacted within T/A stations.

Booster airframe and Convair CFE
ineluded therein, propellant
utilization system, sub-system
interface components, supporting
GSE, and applicable spares.

Rocket engines, supporting GSE,
and applicable spares.

Ground guidance system complete
(including computer plus any
airborne components which are
CFE by GE), supporting GSE, and
applicable spares.

ANNEX D - LOGISTICS
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employment of the 6594th STW.
(2). Provide operational stare assistance to the 659th STW, as
required.
(3) Assist in the preparation of operational Plans and programs re=
quired by using commands for operational employment of the SAMOS/MIDAS systems.
(4) Request Wing participation, as required, in various operational,
Planning end progremming actions conducted by AFEMD.
(5) Accomplish continuing monitoring and supervision of all opera-
tional employment aspects of space system development programs.
(6) Exercise required direction and control and/or supervision of the
6594th STW during ‘Category II and IIT operational suitability test programs.
(7) Bstablish procedures for submission of comments and recommendations
relative to operational evaluation and suitability of systems developments,
operational support, and operational employment programs.
(8) Establish, review and comment on all operational criteria,
doctrine and requirements applicable to military space systems.
(9) Performs operational evaluation of space system hardware and overall
_ System employment techniques through participation in technical direction meet-
ings (TD) engineering design reviews (ERR) and development engineering inspec-
tions (DEI), conducted by space system development contractors.
(10) Review overall space system development and test programs schedules
and key data charts for impact on the operational program.

(11) Responsible for the implementation of space system operational
policies and directives issued by Eq USAF.

APPENDIX I, ANNEX ¢
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a. The Commander AFEMD, will administer the civilian personnel assigned to the

2. SERVICES

6594th SIW. Unite located in other geographical areas, including overseas, will
be serviced by the nearest Air Force Central Civilian Personnel Office.
3. PERSONNEL REPORTING

a. The Commander 659th STW will be responsible for the preparation and submission
of morning reports for the Wing and subordinate units, excluding the 6593rd Test
Squadron (Special), 659/th Recovery Group, and 6593rd Instrumentation Squadron.
Morning reports for the subordinate units named above will be submitted by the 6486th
Air Base Wing, Hicam AFB, PACAF.

b. The Commander, 6594th Recovery Group will submit electrically transmitted
reports as to aircraft crew statis for the 659%th Recovery Group, 6593ra Test Squadron
(Special) and 6593rd Instrumentation Squadron, to AFEMD, with information copies to

the Commander 6594th STW, whenever a change occurs in crew readiness status, due to

illness, leaye, etc.

APPENDIX. 8
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(2) Facilities required for the operational program which are peculiar to
the MIDAS Space System include:

(a) Launch Pad. Comples # 2, with three launch AFEMD
stands located at Point Arguello.

(b) Missile Assembly Building MAB)(ADDM). Two" : AFEMD
additional missile assembly bags to the
SAMOS/ATLAS. MAB located at VAFB and
an addition tothe AFW supply building.
(c) MIDAS Readout Stations.
(1) Ft Greely, Alaska AFEMD
(2) North Atlantic AFEMD
Yi
ns J
(a) MIDAS Operations Center collocated at Offutt, AFB within the SAMOS
Space Operations Control area.
(3) For information perteining to operational date, refer to the SAMOS/MIDAS
Development Plan Operational Annex and using command operational plans.
b. Maintenance
AMC Command installation real property facilities will be maintained, repaired,
and operated in accordance with AFR 85-5.

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4. ‘The SAMOS/MIDAS systems will gain its operational capability progressively
over a period of time. Consequently, there is no single date “that. peparates:the
R&D and operational phase of these programs. Therefore, AMC logistic management
responsibilities will be phased to support items of equipment at the time these
itmes function for the primary purpose of performing the SAMOS/MIDAS operational
mission. The full range of logistic support of direct mission items to the
operating commands is the management responsibility of the SAMOS/MIDAS LSM.

e. All items required for support of SAMOS/MIDAS are categorized as Direct
mission support items and ‘indirect mission items. Direct Mission Support Items
are contractor peculiar or common and standard Air Force items (weapon system) used
directly by SAMOS/MIDAS units in support of the operational mission, fncluding
Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) which will be determined by the LM, AFEMD
and the operating commands. Includes local purchase and General Supplies Stock
Fund items which are critical to the operation. of the weapon syste. This:does not
include normal housekeeping and administrative supplies. Indirect Mission Support
Items only indirectly affect the operational missions and when temporarily not
available do not delay programmed launchings or data receipt and transmission.

2. Supply

&. General

(1) Basic supply policies and procedures described in AFM 67-1, AMCM. 65-1
and AFM-400. Series will.be adhered to by having numbered stock record accounts
for indirect mission support items.

(2) Central accountability and inventory control of direct mission items
will be maintained by the. LSM through the use of AMC Standard Integrated Data System.

(3) Indirect support items required for administrative and housekeeping

Purposes will be furnished by the host base supply account in accordance with procedures

of AFM 67-1.
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INFORMATION PLAN

1. Mission: ‘he Director of Information Services, 6594TH Test Wing, will be

responsible to the Wing Commander for: planning, coordination, and. implementation

of the Public Information Program incident to the release of information, copy,

photographs, speeches, presentations, displays, and other media material concerning

the conduct of command mission activities to local and National Groups and Press

Representatives. This Program will be manifested in accordance with current regu-

lations and directives emanating from the Department of Air..Force, Advenced Research

Projects Agency, Air Research & Development Command, and. Air Force Ballistic Missile

Division.

2. Scope: This plan ts directive to all 6594th Test Wing elements, assigned or

attached for operational purposes, at all on-and off-site locations.

3. Concept: The 6594th Test Wing Public Information Program will be implemented

concurrently with the officiel announcement of the existence of the Wing Headquarters.
(A) Following the official announcement, and throughout the development of the

Wing into a firm organizational structure, the Information Services Officer will

serve in liaison end coordinating capacity as a representative of the Office of

Information Services, Air Force Ballistic Missile Division, for collection and

verification of information to be released at the discretion of the-Air-Force: Ballistic

Division.

(B) Until modification of this plan, the 659th Test Wing will. have no original
release authority, and will maintain a passive public information policy. Responses
to queries will utilize only previously cleared material.

4. Organization: The Director of Information Services will be assigned to the
Personal Staff of the Conmander, 659hth Test Wing, and will be physically located



representative of the Office of Information Services » Air Force Ballistic Missile
Division, to be utilized to fulfill Information Services requirements directed.

ce. Post-Launch; The Information Services Officer, 6594th Test Wing, will be
responsible for keeping the Office of Information Services, Air Force Ballistic
Missile Division, informed about pertinent. developments in orbital activity.

d. Contractor Relations: Relations between the Office of Information Services,
Air Force Ballistic Missile Division, and Prime contractors in programs includea
in the mission of the 659ith Test Wing will remain intact without establishment of
additional lines of commmication. Air Force Ballistic Missile Division and Prime
contractors will keep the Information Services Officer, 6594th Test Wing, current
on all developments and agreements pertaining to operational developments and infor-
mation services activities in which the 659ith Test Wing is involved.



(1) ‘The data Obtained by the methods outlined in the prec

section shall be analyzed and the system evaluated on the following basis:

(a) System Performance: The performance of the total syatem
and.of the individual elements tesbed shall be evaluated qualitatively and
quantitatively. Where dnadequactés of performance against these criteria
are found, the data will be further analyzed to determine the contributory
factors. Further analysis of system performance data will fall into the
following categories. ;

i. Equipment Evaluation: Where excessive time or
difficulties in the performance of system tasks are encountered, the con-
tribution of. the operability/maintainebility design of the equipment to
these difficulties will be evaluated. Compliance with AFBMD Exhibit 57-8A,
Human Engineering Design Standards for Missiles System Equipment will con-
stitute a portion of this evaluation.

2- Personnel Evaluation; Where excessive time. or dif-
fileulties in the performance of system tasks is encountered, the con-
tribution of personnel selection, training, and job allocation will be
evaluated.

3: Procedural Evaluation: Where excessive time or
difficulties in the performance of system tasks is encountered, the con-
tribution of the procedures by which the tasks are performed and of the
presentation of these procedures in technical mamals » checklists, job
cards and other documentation will be evaluated,

4. Logistic Evaluation: Where excessive time is en-
countered in the restoration of the readiness of the system following a
malfunction, system data will be evaluated to determine whether the main-
tenance activities, defined under the provisions of WDT.57-7, Maintenance



APPENDIX IT
sAMOs/ MIDAS
OPERATTONAL SYSTEM TEST & EVALUATION PLAN
(AFR 80-14 CATEGORY II AND III TYPE ACTIVITY)
TO
ANNEX B
TEST AND EVALUATION
TO
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
(659hTH TEST WING)

APPENDIX II, ANNEX B,
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1. SPACE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT PLANS
DISCOVERER PROGRAM ---~--------2-2-----n--- dated 20 April 1959
SAMOS PROGRAM. “2... 1 wonnnn annem dated 15 November 1959

MIDAS PROGRAM- .--- - ----- 2. 2 > --@ated 15 November 1959

SAMOS ~PROGRAM-- ---------0.0. -W-

dated 15 November 1959
MIDAS PROGRAM-- - - . 2 2. 1. “vorrec~--dated 15 November 1959
3. PRELIMINARY OPERATIONAL PLANS

SAMOS PROGRAM (SAC)---.- -- 2 LL | vreeedated 15 November 1959
MIDAS PROGRAM (ADC)----.. . _ _ _ woocae-----dated 15 November 1959
4, 659MTH SATELLITE TEST WING MISSION STATEMENT-- ..... dated 29 October 1959

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TEST AND EVALUATION PROGRAMS .

APPENDIX I
SYSTEM TEST PLANNING, EVALUATION, AND OPERATION
To
ANNEX 3

1. WING MISSION RELATION TO AFBMD SPACE TEST PROGRAM

@. The missions of the 659kth Satellite Test wing (described in the
basic Plan) are accomplished concurrently and in conjunction with AFEMD
execution of various Space System Test Programs.

b>. AFBMD accomplishes its Space System Test Programs in three cate-
gories, as prescribed by AFR 80-14, namely:

(1) Category I - Subsystem Development Test and Evaluation for
Space Systems involve predominantly a contractor effort, with continuous
AFEMD participation and evaluation. Suh AFBND activities are termed
Technical Management and are the direct responsibility of the Space Systen
Directors and various project officers.
(2) Category IT - System Development Test and Evaluation for Space

Systems involve a joint-contractor-AFEMD effort during which the AFEMD
effort becomes predominant with ever increasing participation. This com-
plete process ie managed, planned and developed by the AFEMD Space System
Directors, various responsible project officers, and contractors. The
entire System-Development Test and Evaluation capability, which is at first
predominantly contractor-operated and Air Force-supported, is assigned to
the 6594th STW for control. The "control" function of the Wing involves
in the beginning regulation of test operation documentation and test pre-
paration, test commnications, coordination of all operating and support
elements, and test evaluation and reporting. Subsequently, in a gradual
process the Wing will expand and train this_" elopment Test and Evaluation"

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ai wim
words, the Wing is responsible for developing Space System Operational -
cadres first, for transfer to certain using commands and subsequently to
develop a Blue-Suit/ARDC/AFBMD Space System Test and Evaluation capability
(AFR 80-14 Category II}.
5. HE MISSION/PERIOD SCHEDULE WHICH FOLLOWS ILLUSTRATES THE RELATIONSHIPS
DESCRIBED ABOVE.
6. Detailed Wing Responsibilities in Test, Evaluation and Training:
Eleborating on the:Mission/Period Schedule, and the associated deacription
of activity in paragraph 4, the following detailed Wing responsibilities
are listed categorically:
a. AFR 80-14 Category II - Initial (Present) Phase:

(Wing Staff small)

(Wing Test and Evaluation element - small)

(Wing Operational Training Cadre - small)

(1) Control of predominantly Contractor Test and Evaluation

activity (with Wing participation according to strength) which includes:

(a) Preparation of System Test Directive based on DIO

(b) Preparation of Flight Test Directive based on DIO

(c) Preparation of Countdown ,

(a) Assurance of Military -(Local and/or Range) support
fulfillment at launch base and tracking stations.

(e) Activation and checkout of SIC and all inter-and intre-
station commmications.

(f) Assurence of timely readiness and maintenance of all
System Test and Evaluation equipment, facilities, and communications.

(g) Preparation of vehicle and payloads for launch, flight,
and re-entry (if applicable)

APPENDIX I, ANNEX B

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OPERATIONS

1. GENERAL

a. The operations functions of the 6594th Test Wing embraces those
actions necessary to fulfill its field test responsibilities and concur-
rently establish and achieve a military operational capability with assigned
operational type Air Force personnel.

b. ‘The 6594th Satellite Test Wing internal operations in the test area
include those tasks associated with the assumption of necessary staff functions
required to support these operations, staff supervision of remote launch, track-
ing and telemetry stations and recovery operations, establishment of SOP's
end participation in operation of the Satellite Test Center (STC) and AFEMD
Test Control under the supervision of, the responsible AFEMD space system program
agency.

c. The 659kth stw internal operations to achieve the operational militery
capability requires: active participation in various planning and programs
actions conducted by AFEMD which affect. this organization, assumption of certain
management responsibilities during the remote station activation installation
and checkout phase, management, Programming and scheduling action during the
training programs and assumptions of necessary staff function to effectively
support these operations.

2. ‘TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SE EU EI LIET IES
&. AFEMD will:

(1) Prepare operational plans and orders for the management and

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also for administrative and Command personnel directing the overall SAMOS. test
operation at Vandenberg AFB. It will be of metal frame with masonry and metal
siding, and metal roof, on a concrete slab on Grade. It will have a total of
approximately 100,000 SF of floor space, divided essentially as follows:

Vehicle Unit - 60,000 SF and Booster Unit - 40,000 SF. Special purpose areas
will be air-conditioned. Other areas will be provided with filtered ventilation
air to prevent dust infiltration to a reasonable extent. Function: This
facility will support the SAMOS Launch Complex at Pt. Arguello,

(4) Tracking and Telenetay, Vandenberg AFB. Description:

- (a) Interim. the interim portion of the tracking and telemetry
station consists of one 60 foot ddemeter TIM-18 Telemetry Antenna, a Telemetry
Receiver Building (approximately 2300 SF) a Tri-Helix Telemetry Antenna, a
Mod II Radar Antenna with van-mounted equipment, three boresight towers >» access
roads approximately two miles in length, utilities, security fencing and minor
appurtenances. This portion of. the complete station has been completed in time
to support the early “phase leunchings from Vandenberg AFB.

(>) Permanent Station. ‘the pemenent station vill consist of the

following, in addition to the interim facility:

(2) UBF Telemetry Antenna, 60 ft diameter dish with redome;

(2) UF Telemetry Receiver Bldg., approximately 2100 SF;

(3): Vehicle-commana Transmitter Building, approximately
1400 SF, with root- “mounted 6 ft diameter antenna;

(4) Angle ‘Tracker Building, approximately 1100 SF;

(5) Administration, Data Acquisition and Processing Bldg,
approximately 33,200 SF ana

(6) Interconnecting roads and instrumentation ducts, utilities ’

security fencing, etc. A11 buildings will be of permanent type construction and

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ANNEX F
INSTALLATIONS

1. GENERAL

a. ‘Technical Support Facilities programs for the Discoverer, SAMOS and MIDAS
are summarized in this Annex. Discoverer facilities requirements were established
to support a technical R&D program only. :

d. Space system development concepts for the SAMOS/MIDAS programs were
developed to meet both technical and operational requirements established by the
DOD and Hq USAF agencies. Application of these concepts to facilities requirements
resulted:.in the establishment of a "single set" of facilities program that would
insure adequate technical support facilities for the technical programs and
satisfy operational technical support requirements to the maximm degree possible.

c. The acceptance and approval of this facilities program’ (representing a
considerable saving in MCP costs) created e situation where utilization of the
"single set" of technical support facilities would of necessity require joint
contractor/R&D and operational command tenancy during concurrent and continuing
R&D and operational programs.

Thais facilities factor alone influenced the entire development and opera-
tional-training plans and programs established for these systems.
2. DISCOVERER TECHNICAL SUPPORT FACILITIES PROGRAM

a, All facilities required for the Discoverer program are existing. These
facilities » with the exception of the SM-75 Launch Complex at Vendenbderg AFB, were
programmed under the SAMOS. Development Plan in the FY-1958 Military Construction
Program (MCP).

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TAB A

BACKGROUND

&. ‘The Air Force Ballistic Missile Division, HEDARDC, has been desig-
nated as the Executive Manager responsible for design, development testing -
and evaluation of all USAF military space systems and for maximum participa-
tion and support of the Department of Defense, Advanced Research Project
Agency (ARPA), and National Aeronautics and Space Agency (NASA) space programs
as directed and assigned by HEDARDC. ‘The Deputy Commander for Military Space
Systems (Air Force Ballistic Missile Division) is the internal staff agency
responsible for the successful achievement of the Air Force Military Space
System objectives and the effective management of Air Force development capa-
bilities to support ARPA/NASA space Programs, as required.

b. Qn.17 August of 1956, the Air Force Ballistic Missile Division was
designated the Executive Manager for the development of the WB-117L Advanced
Reconnaissance System by ARDC System Development Directive No. 117L. ‘The
WS-117L, Advanced, Reconnaissance System is a Satellite Intelligence System whose
primary objective was to provide continuous (vieual, electronic or other) cover-
age of USSR and satellite nations for surveillance Purposes. - The need for
timely and continuous intelligence information, to assess a potential enemy's
capabilities and Probable intent, has become more eritical as the advancement
of technology has produced offensive weapons with intercontinental range and
greater destructive powers. The WS-117L Advanced .Reconnaissance System is
being designed and developed: 40 provide current, reliable prehostilities
intelligence information, which is required to insure Proper direction of

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sited to take advantage of support available at existing military bases » Or
contractor plants.

be Facilities requirements in this area will have to be reviewed and evaluated
against anticipated operational requirements.
6. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

a. Operating, maintenance and accountability functions of facilities manage-
ment for the Discoverer, SAMOS/MIDAS Programs are determined . primarily by the’
fecilities situation at. each operating location. Contractor responsibilities for
facilities management during the development Program are authorized with the
contract work statement. Facilities management of Personnel and non-technical
facilities, roads, and utilities are normally the responsibility of the installations.
staff of the host base. ‘he acceptance of technical support facilities from the
Corps of Engineers by the USAF under Real Property account procedures are normally
a function of the host base installations office. In the case where a host base
installations office has not been designated, AFBMD will. accomplish acceptance of
facilities, as required.
7. ASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks and responsibilities for development of facilities requirements, programs
and management are outlined in Appendix II of this Annex.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BASIC PLAN
1. Situation
2. Mission

3. Tasks & Responsibilities
4. Logistics and Administrations
5- Conmand and Communications
Tab A - Background
Tab B - References
Annex A Manpower & Organization
Appendix I 6594th Test Wing Organizational Charts
Annex B Test and Evaluation
Appendix I Test Controls
Appendix II SAMOS Operational Employment Test Plan
Annex C Operations - Training
Appendix I Operations
Appendix II Training

Annex D Logistics
Appendix I Logistics Operation (R&D)

Appendix I Logistics Tasks & Responsibilities
Annex E Communication

Appendix I
Annex F Installations

Appendix I Facilities Deseription & Function

Appendix II Facilities Management aa
Annex G Administration and Support .

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APPENDIX 5 ‘

INSPECTION, SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT

1. INSPECTION:

a. The Director of Security, AFEMD, will provide policy and guidance on any
matters associated with Inspector General type functions.

g The Commander, 659%th Satellite Test Wing will insure that inspections are
accomplished on Special Subject Regulations as required by AFR 123-8, and that
monthly Personal conference periods are conducted in accordance with AFR 123-11.
2. SECURITY AND LAW’ ENFORCEMENT:

a. The security and law enforcement functions of the 659th Satellite Test Wing
be

will/conducted in accordance with the policies established in the applicable USAF
and ARDC 125 and 205 series directives.

b. Security classification guidance and security policy for SAMOS/MIDAS Military ©
Space Systems will be furnished by the Commander, Air Force Ballistic Missile Division,
through the medium of Master Security Classification Guides.

c. The Commander, 659th Satellite Test Wing, is authorized to grant personnel i
security clearances in accordance with AFR 205-6.



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ANNEX G WING HEADQUARTERS LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION TO OPS PLAN 2-59

1. WING-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP:

a. The 659th Satellite Test Wing will not be responsible for the contractor
effort in connection with logistical support of the flight test program during the
R&D effort. ,

: 2. WING RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. Materiel planning for the administrative support of the Wing and subordinate
units. ,

b. Budgeting and funding for the administrative support of the Wing and its
subordinate units. ,

ec. Equipment. authorization document revisions and maintenance.

a. Surveillance of support agreements with Air Force or DOD activities for
services required by the Wing or subordinate units.

e. Providing UAL equipment at test sites for use by contractor during instal-
lation and checkout if required.

3. AFEMD RESPONSIBILITIES:

a. AFBMD will te responsible for the surveillance of material activities and
other logistic actions normally performed by a numbered Air Force. AFBMD will be
responsible for major air command action in instances where authority has been
delegated by ARDC. . ,

4. SUPPORT OF WING HEADQUARTERS, STC AND SUBORDINATE UNITS:

Scope
Wing Headquarters and Satellite Administration, facilities and housel H
Test Center . Base support agreement is in negotiation with

Hamilton Air Force Base and Air Defense

Command to provide supply support and other

military type services. (cont'd)

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ANNEX C
OPERATIONS - TRAINING

1. OPERATIONS
a. General

(1) The 6594th Satellite Test Wing and subordinate units.:activated
to operate and maintain the SAMOS/MIDAS systen will initially be under the
operational control of ARDC and will be identified by ARDC numerical designa-
tions. For Planning purposes, the tentative transfer date for the operational
system and associated facilities and Operational units for the SAMOS program
is established as 1 July 1962,. and for the MIDAS program 88 1 January 1963.
Subsequent to these dates certain: 659th STW headquarters personnel and
SaMos/MIDAS assigned units will be transferred from ARDC to the using commands.
Those personnel who have been identified primarily with the R&D program will
remain with ARDC. At this time, AFBMD field units will be established at
each location and will be responsible for carrying on the remaining R&D instal-
lation, checkout and field testing, as well as supervision of all contractor
activities associated with the R&D program.

(2) ‘The 659kth Satellite Test Wing mission and organizational struc-
ture was established to satisfy its dual role of systems development test and
operational employment of the SAMOS/MIDAS military space systems. System
development test functions and responsibilities are defined in Annex B.

b. SAMOS Military Space System

(1) ‘te samos military space system consists of the satellite vehicle,

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would be installed at the IZ (New Boston) tracking station and that the NE
station would be used for training MIDAS crews. Since no positive guidance
was available, it.was assumed that any R&D MIDAS equipment installed in the
New Boston station vould be contractor operated. and maintained.
5. MANPOWER

&. In order to Properly maintain identification of R&D test and evalua-

tion personnel and operational type personnel within the Wing Headquarters,
en organizational structure hes been established with a ."Deputy ‘Commander for
- Space Systems Qperations" which includes the operation: and training functions;
and a "Deputy Commander for Systen Development. Test", responsible for test and
evaluation functions. , :
b. Upon receipt of a Headquarters USAF directive, the operational staff
of the Wing Headquarters and subordinate organizations. will be -transferred
from ARDC control to the using Commands. This transfer date has been -estab-
lished.es 1 July 1962 for SAMOS » and 1 January 1963, for MIDAS.
6. PERSONNEL PHASING
Personnel phasing will be accomplished in accordance with manpower require-
ments tables, for each unit concerned, and will be reflected by quarters of

the fiscal years. This Phasing is established to satisfy ell training, support,

Operational and development schedules.

(1) AFEMD will be responsible for initially developing proposed unit
manning documents for the 659kth Satellite Test Wing and its subordinate units.
(2) All saMos/m—pas unit manning documents will be developed and
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consists of two installations, The first is an existing AC&W site at Chiniak
Bay, Kodiak Island. No new construction is required at Chiniak Bay. The second
is a new facility at Amette Island, consisting of a Tri-Melix Telemetry Antenna,
@ Mod II Rader Antenna, two. boresight towers, a W. W. V. Antenna Support Pole,
Van-mounted receiver, transmitter, Power-generating equipment on gravel hard-
stands, access road and parking area, perimeter fencing, and minor appurtenances,
All construction will be the minimm required to provide a temporary facility for
use during the interim launch Program. Personnel housing and messing will be
provided by the contractor in existing Pan American Airways facilities.

Function: The Alaskan Facilities will insure the acquisition of the Vehicle on
the first orbital Pass, and on subsequent passes, and will command the vehicle to

release the recoverable package at the instant required for impact within the de-
sired pick-up zone.

cat?) Magu, cali pone and Telemetry Station (Down Range Tracking Station), Pt.

(a) Facility: This facility will provide a down-range tracking

ané@ control station for high-latitude launchings from Vandenberg AFB during the
interim Thor-booster Program. From this station, accurate tracking of the
vehicle from launch to second stage burn-out, and ignition command, will be
effected,
(b) Description: The facility consists of the following:

(1) Tri-Helix Telemetry Antenna;

(2) Mod IT Radar Antenna;

(3) Two boresight towers;

(4) Van-mountea receiver, transmitter, and power-generating

secoment eat a

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(3) Lockheed Missiles systems Division is Tesponsible for the
technical management of the operations test program. Specifically, LMSD:

(a) Will prepare technical direction to the sub-contractors.

(b) W411 review sub-contractor prepared test plans to assure
compatibility and technical adequacy of test and evaluation techniques,
adequate coverage of system tasks, and maximm utilization of facilities
for achievement of operations test objectives.

(c) W111 perform technical ‘eurvei Llance of operations test
implementation,

(4) Will review test reports for technical adequacy, fulfili-
ment of operations test objectives ani advise the AFBMD on desirable systen
corrective actions.

(e) W121 augment the 659kth STW on an “as required" basis in
resolving problems associated with the operations test program.

(f) Will serve as chairman during early R&D test of the coe
Operations Test Working Group which igs the rebident technical team cam-
posed of all participating contractors, and 6594th STW on-site personnel.

(g) Wil2 monitor and evaluate the Progress of operations
testing in accordance with system technical requirements ani achievement
of program objectives and schedules.

(4) 6594th stw will represent the Commander, AFEMD in the conduct
of the operations test program. Specifically, the 6594th sTw:

(a) W411 exercise technical test control over operations
testing.

(>) wia2 conduct liaison with the let Missile Division where
necessary to assure compatibility of operations test activities with prog-
rams for which let Missile Division bas responsibility.

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ANNEX A

1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONCEPT

8. The 659\th Satellite Test Wing and subordinate units activated to
operate and maintain the SAMOS /MIDAS system will initially be under the
operational control.of ARDC and will be identified by ARDC numerical designa-
tions. For planning Purposes, the tentative transfer date for the opera-
tional system and associated facilities and operational units for the SAMOS
Program is established as 1 July 1962, and for the MIDAS Program as. 1. Jaayary
1963. Subsequent. to these dates. certain 659kth STW headquarters personnel
and SaMos /MIDAS. assigned units will be transferred from ARDC to the using
commands. Those personnel who have been identified Primarily, with the R&D
Program will remain with ARDC. At this time AFEMD field units vill be estab-
lished at each location and will be repponsible for carrying on the remaining
R&D installation, checkout and field testing, as well aa supervision of all
contractor activities associated with the R&D program.

2. GENERAL

—_———_

a. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will command. and ‘control:the following
SAMOS units during the period the Wing and subordinate units are assigned to
ARDC:

(1) 659Kth Recovery and Control Group

(2) 6594th. Launch Squadron

(3) 6594tn, 6595th, 6596th Instrumentation Squaéron
(4) 999th Data Processing Squadron

b. ‘The 659th Recovery ana Control Group will exercise command control
over the:

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ANNEX G
TO
WING HEADQUARTERS. ADMINISTRATION AND LOGISTICS
1. GENERAL:

‘a. The Air Force Ballistic Missile Division (AFEMD) will furnish major air
Command assistance to the 659\th Satellite Jest Wing, Sunnyvale, California
as required.

b. To adequately support assignea missions, this Annex with Appendices will be
revised as required.

2. TABLE OF CONTENTS:

a. Appendix 1 - Administration

b. Appendix ‘2 - logistics

c. Appendix 3 - Legal

a. ~ Appendix 4 = Comtroller

e- Appendix 5 - Inspection, Security and Lev Enforcement

f. “Appendix 6 ~ Medical

&- Appendix'7 ~ Information

h. Appendix 8 - Personnel

i. Appendix 9 - Aircraft Operations

J. Appendix 10 - Chaplain Services

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APPENDIX II
SAMOS OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION PLAN
1. SCOPE ,

a. This plan establishes the minimm requirements for Operational
System Testing and Evaluation (as described in AFR-80-14) for the SAMOS/
. MIDAS Systems and specifies the objectives, tasks,responsibilities, and
documentation necessary to support the test program. This Plan will be
executed by the Systems Operations. element of the 659th Satellite Test
Wing, prior to the transfer of the operational personnel to the using
Command ,

2. DEFINITIONS

&. Operational Testing and Evaluation are conducted on operationally
configured equipment in an environment typical of expected operational
conditions to attain certain specific objectives.

bd. Deputy Commander Space Systems Operation, 659th STW, is.re-
sponsible for organizing, training and qualifying a specific element of
the Wing in SAMOS Operational Test and Evaluation procedures.

c. ‘Bpace Syetems Operations 1s an element of the 6594th STW.
Specific cadres will be formed, trained and qualified in this element of
the Wing prior to their transfer to certain using commands,

a. Systems Development Test is an element of the 659kth STW (an out-
growth of the former AFEMD/FO) which primarily controls. Systems Develop-
ment Test and Evaluation Test Force as defined in AFR 80-14.

3. REQUIREMENTS

@. General.

(1) A test program to evaluate the operational utility of the
SAMOS/MIDAS Systems will be conducted at the operating sites by the 6594th

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will be standardized to the maximm extent, consistent with the operational
concept and support requirements of the various subsystems. ‘The organizational

structure of each specific unit will be established by ite manning document,

‘Organizational charts for the Wing and its subordinate unite are contained in
Appendix I of this Annex.

4, . WING ‘STRENGTES

a. As of 15 November 1959, and as reflectea in each Unit. Manpower Require-
ment Table, the following strength figures are provided (gaMos. only).

UNrr
Vesolth test Wing "Sunnyvale, Calif 4 Apr 59 165-276 29 JO
LeSpitn Launch Sqdn VAFB, Calif 1 Jun 59 35 253 288
Vé5outh Tnst.. Sqdn Grenier AFB, N.H. 1 oct 59 33239 272
—---— 6595th Inst. .Sqdn - Ottumwa, Towa - 1 Jul 59 33 239 22
Support. Augmentation 19 111 96 226
6696th Inst. Sqdn VAFB, Calif 1 Jul 59 33 239 a2
_————7 ligggth Data Proc. sqan  Quaha, Nebr 1gul 59 © 202 499 TOL
(659th Rec &.Control Gp Hawaii. 1 Nov 59 3 DD 2 26
‘Gora Inst. .Sqdn Hawaii 1 Nov 59 25 226 251
6593rd Test. Sgdn . Hawaii 1 Jur 58 aa er Zz ae

b. Preliminary manpower requirements information for MIDAS is included
for informational Purposes. This information is tentative only. Valid uaDas

organizational and augmentation manpower requirements will be reflected in the

USAF approved UM's for these units:

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following:
(a)

Vehicle Command Transmitter Bldg. , approximately 1300

with roof-mounted, 6 ft antenna, with radome;

(b)

Vehicle Command Transmitter Antenna, 6 ft diameter

with radome, on concrete support structure;

(¢)°

: (a)
radomes ;
{e)-
2100 SF each;
(2)
(g)-
radomes;
(a)
(4).
(a)
(x)

Data Acquisition and Process Bldg., 35,000 sF;
(2) UMF Telemetry ‘Antennas, 60 ft diameter, with

(2) USF Telemetry Receiver Buildings, approximately

Angle Tracker Bldg., 1800 sF;
(2) Angle Tracker Antennas, 10 ft diameter, with

Security Control & Identification Bldg., 150 SF;

Security Fencing and Control Bldgs;
(4) Boresight towers; and
Utilities, roads, and minor appurtenances.

All buildings will be of permanent type construction and will be air conditioned

to maintain electronic equipment reliability.

(6) & Tel

Data Ac Sition), Ottumwa, Iowa.

Description and Function: This station will provide the same functions and
facilities as the New Boston, New Nampshire station. The station will be lo-

cated at Ottumwa Naval Station (inactive). Existing building are available for

utilization as support facilities.

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ANNEX D

LOGISTICS
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3. STATISTICAL SERVICES:
8. Statistical services activities as described in AIM 170-6 and AFR 174-1 will

be performed by 6594 Satellite Test Wing.

4. MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS:
a. Management analysis activities as described in AFM's 170-2 and 170-6 wil

be performed by the 6594th Satellite Test Wing.

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information (QPRI), training functional analysis (TFA), personnel training
concepts (PIC), training plans (TP), training equipment and devices develop-
ment, technical mamals and personnel sub-system.test and evaluation
development. ;

b. The 6594th STW will be required. to participate and conduct the
Personnel Sub-system Test and Evaluation Plan developed by. AFBMD. The im-
plementation of this plan will require the Wing to develop a capability
for the evaluation and application of mman engineering principles to equip-
ment design, training, system functions and other related problems. The
scope of’ operational system test:.and evaluation’ plan ig’ outlined -is-Appepdix

II, Annex "B",
7. USAF TEST AND EVALUATION CAPABILITY

a. Hg ARDC has directed that an "Air Force Blue Suit" research and
development test and evaluation capability be developed for the accomplish-
ment of these functions. in support of USAF military space system develop-
ment programs. AFEMD has accomplished the preliminary planning and
manning with R&D type personnel on a limited basis, with capabilities at
Edwards AFB, AFMIC and the 6594th STW, Sunnyvale, California.

b. One of the assumptions. of this plan states that the 659lth STW will
ultimately become the AFBMD Test and Evaluation Organization responsible
for accomplishment of all test and evaluation responsibilities for USAF
Space Development Programs.

c. A¥FEMD will develop a USAF test and evaluation program which will
establish: personnel, equipment and facilities requirements for accomplish-
ment of these objectives. This program will be outlined in Appendix III,
Annex "BTM as soon as the AFEMD program is developed and approved. Basic
concepts for achievement of the ARDC, USAF Test and Evaluation Capability
by the 659hth SW is conteined in Appendix I of this Annex.

Amex B,

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APPENDIX 6
MEDICAL

1. GENERAL:

a. The Government medical facilities in the Sunnyvale area capable of providing
putpetient and inpatient medical and dental care include the Naval Hospital, Moffett
Field, Sunnyvale and“theVA Hospital, Palo Alto. In the San Francisco area large
government medical facilities exist such as Letterman Army Hospital and Oak Knoll
Naval Hospital. These are capable of furnishing definitive medical ami dental care.
General well-equipped and staffed civilian hospitals are also available. ;

2. CARE OF MILITARY PERSONNEL.

a. The Commander, 659th Satellite Test Wing, will contact the available
-government medical facilities in his area and in the San Francisco area.to determine
the medical and dentel support which can be provided his personnel, Preliminary
investigations indicate that the Naval Hospital, Moffett Field can provide outpatient
medical care including physical examinations for military personnel and will transfer
inpatients to larger medical facilities in the San Francisco area when indicated.
Dental care will probably be limited to emergencies.

3. CARE OF DEPENDENTS,

a. There is a large mumber of dependents in the Sunnyvale area including those
of many retired military personnel; so local medical care will be quite limited and
dental care non-existent from government medical facilities.

b. The Naval Hospital, Moffett Field will provide medical care available within
ite limited resources; however dental care is not available. Appointments. should be
made except in emergencies.

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(4) Technical Test Director (Test Director) is the operating
representative of the contractor or agency having specific authority for
technical test direction as defined in paragraph b. He is responsible to
the Test Controller for complete technical readiness of a test operation.

(e) est Conductor is the person responsible for conducting
a test operation in accordance with test directives, the operating pro-
cedures end/or the countdown document.

(£) Working Group is the resident technical team at oper-
ating sites composed of one or more well qualified representatives from
6594th STW, contractors and agencies directly involved in operations test-
ing.

(2) AYEMD operational Planning Directorate is responsible for
the executive management of the operations test program. Specifically,
this office:

(a) Will initiate the funding and contract actions necessary
to establish:the operations test program.

(b) Will review and approve contractor prepared test plans
to assure achievement of the program objectives and maximm utilization
of already existing program activities, data and requirements,

(c) W412 exercise surveillance of the implementation of
operations testing to assure achievement of the program objectives and
compatibility of phasing and implementation with other weapon system
objectives. and programs. ‘

(4) Will review test reports and direct corrective measures
where warranted by the date.

(2) Will augnent the 659%th STW on an "as required” basis
in resolving problems’ associated with the operations test program.

APPENDIX II, ANNEX B

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APPENDIX IT ~ TRATSING

1. ‘TRAINING CONCEPT -
a, As in all other weapons and space systems development programs, the
prime objective of the HAMS /MIDABOp;iignanis,,te, ba .achteve anwoperas. ©:

tional capability at the earliest possible date. Because of the urgent
requirement for this system, testing and tjraining progrems have ‘een super-
imposed on the seme time scale.

Db. The objectives of training is such that the end product of the program
will be a unit. trained on the latest. research and development equipment toa
degree of proficiency that will proyidee blue suit capebility. Proficiency
will be determined by performance in the actual operation.of the equipment
during ‘the research and development program.

2, . TRAINING POLIGIES. . To carry out the training concept, the following poli-
eles and/or procedures will apply:

a. Personnel. forthe training program will be provided from Air Force
wide resources.

v The individual and integrated training will be conducted on the latest
research and development equipment at the operational sites.

¢c. . Contractor instructors will be utilized in individual and integrated
training with the FYD instructors, as required to accomplish the mission.

a. FQ personnel will participate with the cadre to provide an. early blue
suit instructor capability.

e Basicallg, there will be one system and this system will become opera-
tional through an evolutionary: R&I) program. . Training will be accomplished on

this. system.during research and development.

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Peculiar :iteia:in PSC group (List 18) and all ar standard and common items in
direct support of operational units categorized in the FSC groups listed in

List 2 AMC Policy Letter.

(6) Responsible as Engine manager for the Bell L?-8) Rocket engine and
components.

(7) Budgeting and funding for follow-on support of :peculiar items.

{8) Provision of itemized listings of common and standard items for
the SAMOS/MIDAS system to applicable AMC's COM for budget and buy actions.

(9) Initial selection and approval of GSE (Maintenance Equipment).

(10) Preparation of WSECL's..

(11) Determine material storage site requirements.

(12) Inventory of all equipment and spares located at R&D operating
locations.

(13) Provision of controlled automatic shipment of all operational sup-
Port direct mission AF common and peculiar equipment and spares to all operating
locations.

(14) Issuing disposition instructions for all obsolete Girect mission
items.

(15) Responsible for the cataloging, standardization, engineering data
and classification, functions a8 prescribed in AMC Logistic Plan.

(16) Responsible for determining transportation requirements and techni-
cal support facilities items.

(17) Direct support Of SM-65 Atlas booster through SBAMA I0C EDP for
659%th Launch Squadron at VAFB. (865. WSM).

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fixed facilities established for operational control.

(8) Assist the SAMOS/MIDAS LEM and coordinate in the development of the
master list of items which can be repairea at organization level.

(9) Develop procedures for electric and/or electronic transmission of
maintenance status information from T/A stations to ST0/s0c.

(10) Establish quality control procedures on maintenance performed by
AF operational squidron personnel in accordance with AFR 66-1.

(11) Participate in the establishment of Job-Functional manual require-
ments. ,

c. Supply

(1) Assist AFEMD in the selection of initial production quantities of
basic end articles of the SAMOS MIDAS system required for the operation phase.

(2) Assist AFBMD in the selection of Ground Operating Equipment (GOB),
and the establishment of quantitative requirements.

(3) Participate in the inventory of 411 equipment and spares in the R&D
program which are identified for transfer to the operational inventory and wing
account,

(4) Assist AFBMD/ISM in establishing the basis of issue associated with
selection and support of Ground Support Equipment (Gaz).

(5) Assist AFEMD/LSM in the accomplishment of spares and spare parts
provisioning actions in support of SAMOS/MIDAS systems.

(6) Establich quality control Procedures on supply functions performed
by AF operational personnel in accordance with AFM 67-1.

(1) Arrange for the evacuation 6f obsolete Serviceable, condemed and
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That during the SAMOS/MIDAS development program period, SAMOS/MIDAS instru-
mentation and readout stations and associated communications links will remain as
integral facilities of ‘the SAMOS/MIDAS system.

2. MISSION
The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will:

a. Assume command end control of all subordinate USAF unite organized,
activated, and assigned which are required to support the development test and
operational employment mission of this organization as directed by Hq ARDC general
orders and as defined in appropriate AFEMD directives.

b. Execute development test and evaluation progrens in support of the
DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS programs to the extent specified in appropriate AFBMD
test directives.

¢:, Simuiltahouély ‘develop and achieve the initial USAF military capability
to operate and maintain the SAMOS/MIDAS military space systems.

a. After attaining the capability defined in 3c above, operate and maintain

the SAMOS/MIDAS systems until transfer of this capability is directed by Hq USAF.
3. ASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

@. The Air Force Ballistic Missile Division. will:
(1) Be responsible for design, development, testing and evaluation of
assigned military space systems.
(2) Satisfy approved SAMOS/MIDAS operational and logistics requirements
in terms of systems design and system employment need dates.
(3) Review and evaluate ‘plans and directives pertaining to space system

development, test, operations and training in accordance with current management
policy.

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APPENDIX I
FACILITIES DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
1. GENERAL
Technical support facilities description and the functions of these facilities
for DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS are outlined in the subsequent paragraphs. This
facilities information is furnished for the purpose of providing specific reference
tothe 6594th Satellite Test Wing staff for developing and implementing their
facilities and/or installations planning.
2. DISCOVERER FACILITIES DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS
a. The existing facilities required to support theDISCOVERER program and
their function are as follows:

LOCATION FACILITY DESCRIPTION ; FUNCTION
Vandenberg AFB Administration Building . Program Direction
Launch Base Bldg T-11356, 1,475 sq ft

Administration and Storage Bldg. IMSD Base Services
Bldg. 1-11363 1,350 sq ft

Engineering Building - LMSD Base
Bldg T-1. 2,500 sq ft Engineering
Flight Test Opns. and Supply Test Opns & Supply
Bldg. .T-11362, 1,940 sq ft
G. H. BE. Bldg. Maintenance & Storage
Bldg. -11354 2,950 sq ft G. H. B
. Sub-system "L" Bldg; Biomedical and
Bldg. T-11345 2,400 sq ft Recovery Package
: Maintenance & Checkout
G/M Assembly Bldg (Addn Bldg Missile Gheckout
- No. 9227) 9,600 sq tt
Shop and Administration GSE Maintenance
Bldg 3200 SF
Receiving & Storage Bldg. . IMSD Base Services

- Bldg. T-11344, 2,100 sq ft

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(10) Satellite Test Center, Sunnyvale, California
- (a) Description: (Increment Nr 1)::. This is a 54,000 SF building

to be located adjacent to the SAMOS roduction plant.

Function: Funetion of this facility is to control research and development of

@ large-scale data-gathering weapon system. - The facility will serve as a control
Point for data reception, Processing and procedures of the system. Bpace is pro-
vided for the R&D System Test Control Manager, the Development Flight Test Control
Organization, managerial contractor, and the technical and administrative person-
nel conducting the operation of the entire weapon system during the R&D Phase.
Specific functions provided for are R&D Test Control, communication sub-system
operation, engineering evaluation, flight test analysis, scientific data analysis,
verification, program information center, administrative offices, office services, .
maintenance and storage.

(b) Deseription:(Increment Hr. 2): This is a 46,000 SF addition

to the above building and includes the additional elements ana expansion of
facilities necessary for completely autonomous Operation of the center.
(11) Tracking and Terenctary Station, Ft. Stevens, Oregon. /
(a) This station was contained in the FY-59 MCP in previous issues
of the SAMOS Development Plan, however, it has now been deleted as per directives

from DOD.
( 22) Technica? erations Control Center and Intelligence Processi
Center, Offutt AFB, Omaha, Nebraska (Space Operations Control and Data Processing Facility)

(a) Description: (Incrementutr 1): : ‘ate Space: Operations Con-
trol Center and Data. Processing Facility wili consist. of a building. having.
approximately 216,000 sq ft of floor space,

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APPENDIX II
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
1. GENERAL,

&. As outlined in Annex F, for the most Pert, all actions concerning the
development of technical support facilities required to support the DISCOVERER,
SAMOS and MIDAS programs have been accomplished. Mowever, the operational plann-
ing, programming agencies and using commands will be required to constantly re-
view the current technical support facilities program for adequacy in meeting
operational requirements and the establishment of new facilities requirements
for support of the operational employment Program.

2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES -
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a. AFBMD will;

(1) Participate as a member of the site selection teams required for
selection of operating site locations with the 2I and overseas.

development of Master Planning facilities drawings,

(3) Responsible for the establishment and approval of ‘aesign criteria of
technical and support facilities required for the DISCOVERER, SAMOS/MIDAS pro-
&rems through the development contractor.

(4) Responsible for the development of necessary budget and funding
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and/or phase-in of the programs can, be accomplished. Statements of responsibilities
and relationship of the Wing with AFEMD/Contractor ana other agencies involved. in
these programs mst be developed, coordinated and published to provide the basis
for the establishment of necessary control and management techniques. to attain the
program objectives. ,

This plan is prepared for the express purpoae of defining the 6594th Satellite
Test Wing mission responsibilities and relationship in sufficient detail to enable
the Commander of that organization to clearly understand his role in the. overall
USAF military space system development and operational Programs and to provide a
basic reference document for AFEMD/Contractor Planning and programming agencies.
This plen covers the period up to 1 July 1962.for SANOS,: arid 1,Janiery 1963 for MIDAS.

>. Assumptions ‘
That the 6594th Satellite Test Wing will ultimately become the ‘ARDC /AFEMD
(Air Force Ballistic Missile and Space Division) Test and Evaluation organization,
manned by research and development military personnel, responsible for conducting
and supporting USAF space syetem development programs.

That the 659ith Satellite Test Wing will be required to participate in con-
current activities for achievement of USAF military operational capabilities to
include AFR 80-14 participation for operational type military personnel.

That SAMOS/MIDAS system facilities and installations to include launching,
tracking, data acquisition, data processing, data reduction and recovery, will be
released to the command and control of the using commands as directed by Hg USAF.

That 6594th Satellite Test Wing will retain its identity and required facilities

and organizational capabilities including R&D personnel to perform its test mission

subsequent to transfer of its operational capability.

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1. GENERAL

@. The current military space systems development programs in which
the 659hth Satellite Test Wing are concerned include the DISCOVERER, SAMOS,
and MIDAS. Development planning for the Commnications Satellite program
esteblishes a requirement for utilizing ground tracking facilities of the
SAMOS system which. will require 659th sTw coordination and support, A

brief description of each system follows:

2. DISCOVERER

&. This progrem wes originally established by ARPA Order No. 48-59,
dated 16 December 58, and extended by ARPA Order No. 17-59, dated
September 59, to provide @ total of twenty-nine (29) DISCOVERER flighte.
The purpose of this Program wes to develop a Satellite Research Systen
for making scientific observations, using earth satellite as.a platform
for detecting, measuring and tranamitting significant scientific data
to ground based stations. This program is one of Progressive improve-
ment whose goal is to continually increase the capabilities and useful
life span of the Batellite 80 that increasingly advanced scientific ex-
periments may be conducted: :

b. The DISCOVERER system is composed of a satellite vehicle developed
by IMSD, the THOR booster developed by Douglas Aircraft Corporation, and
required launch facilities » tracking facilities, a complex commmnications
and date processing network, with related facilities and & recovery force.
Though the system is designed for a transmitting capability, using tele-
metering as. the readout medium, recovery of the satellite is & requirement

to obtain all useful scientific data _—, the orbiter
observations. Annex B,

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(6) Determine the qualitative and quantitative personnel requirements
of AMC personne) to. be trained as mobile team members and AMC depot technical
representatives,

Proposed plan of AMC Participation during the Rap Phase.

(21) Insure that APS tool equipment calibration requirements are identi-
fied and are supportable at base level or through mobile team,

c. Supply - Lem will:

(1) Be responsible for logistic support, management of AF common and
standard items and Spares, .

(2) Advise Sppropriate prime AMA/Depot of common and standard items
required to Support R&D program, .

(3) Resolve log support problems involving AF common ana standard items,

(4) Manage 012 saMos/umag system peculiar itens categorized in the Fac
Sroups (List 1A).

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national planning in the development of effective counterforce weapons and

counterfarce strategy. . The importance of the successful achievement of this
program to our national security cannot be over-emphasized.

ce. From August 1956 to the present, the WS-117L Program has been revised
and accelerated to achieve its development and operational objectives at the
earliest possible date. During this period, the WS-117. Program was placed
under the control of ARPA and the program was reoriented to establish the
three separate programs of DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS

a. In October of 1956, the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation was awarded the
contract for the WS-117L System. The Lockheed Missile and Space Division (IMSD),
Palo Alto, California, was designated by Lockheed as the development and test
agency. The IMSD acting for the prime contractor for the development of the
DISCOVERER, SAMOS and spas Programs is responsible for the central direction
and indoctrination of all activities of the development programs under the dir-
ection of AFEMD. Complete coverage of each srogran is contained in the AFEMD
Space System Development Plans, which are referred to in Tab. B.

e. Inplenentation of proven AFEMD technical management policies. and
techniques resulted in the establishment of an AFEMD Field Office at Palo Alto,
California, on 15 August 1958. .This office was established as the liaison office
for AFEMD/IMSD development management activities and to‘participate in AFEMD/IMSD
test operations for the DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS Programs. On 6 April 1959,
at the direction of Ha USAF, Hq ARDC activated the 6594th Satellite Test Wing
at Palo Alto under Generel Order No. 28. ‘This Wing organization wes activated
to satisfy the requirement for the achievement of a military operational capa~
bility with the samMos/MIDAS system at the earliest possible date. Responsibil-

ities and personnel of the AFEMD Field Office were retained in the 6594th STW



Annex G - Contimed
Appendix 1 . Materiel
Appendix 2 Legal
Appendix 3 Comptroller
Appendix 4 , Inspection & Security
Appendix 5 Medical
Appendix 6 Information Services

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design. AFBMD will approve'all revisions of planning documents.
>. Operations and Maintenance

(1) At present the actual operation and maintenance of the satellite
space-ground communications’ system is conducted almost entirely by contractor
Personnel. As the 6594th Satellite Test Wing personnel become: trained in specific
work areas (see Annex C.), they will replace contractor personnel during test
operations. It is anticipated that the entire system will be operated and main-
tained by Air Force personnel as the operational date is approached.

(2) At this time, the contractor will act only as advisor and technical
representative. Operational and maintenance of the satellite space-ground communica-
tion system by the 6594th Satellite Test Wing, will include command and control of
the SIC, remote stations used for tracking, control and data acquisition, all intra
and inter-station communication links, and computing facilities associated with the
satellite space-ground commnication system. Certain specialized work areas, such
as programming, operating, and maintaining the system computers, may best be continued
as the contractor's responsibility. Such work assignments will be recommended by
the 6594th Satellite Test Wing and approved by AFBMD.

(3) Those equipments and facilities that are leased for use in the space-
ground communications complex, will be operated and maintained as specified in the
applicable lease agreement.

c. Procurement of Leased Facilities

(1) Inter-station. facilities:

(a) The initial procurement of the leased communication: system and .
local services is the responsibility of AFEMD. During the R&D Program, AFEMD will
budget for and retain Commmication Service Authorization (C6A) authority for the

operational leased commmication network. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will

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recommend changes based on operating experience.



by the using command, and joint tenancy agreements with other commands shall be
entered into as required. .

(2) The using command shal identify ite special protective equipment
requirements in the UAL in sufficient time to insure availability of such. equipment
at the operational site by the unit equippage date. :

(3) Medical care, other than first aid, shall be accomplished in accordance
with the procedures reflected in Appendix 6, Annex G of thia plan,

10. Material Services
a. General ‘

(1) The 6594th Satellite Test Wing Structure is prescribed in the organi-
zation and manpower Annex A of this plan. 6594th Satellite Test Wing units will be
administered on a separate squadron basis.

(2) Mortuary, leundry, dry cleaning, clothing repair and exchange services,
recreation} fire-fighting equipment and service; etc. » Shall be the responsibility
of the host base, as prescribed in AFR ub, ‘The degree to which these services will
be provided has been determined Jointly by the host base and the using command and
is reflected in Appendix 2, Annex G, of this Plan. Vehicle, aircraft and instal-
lations repair facilities, physical security of outlying sites, and other services
of this nature onal be obtained by augmentation of host base facilities wherever
possible. Only those services which cannot be provided.by the host. base will
become the responsibility of the operational units.

(3) During the facilities design effort, cognizance shall be taken of
Space and fixed facility requirements within squadron areas for on-site recre-
ational activities. Special Services items such as athletic equipment, motion-
picture equipment, library books, etc., shall be Provided by the host base, through

the applicable Special Services or Library account. . ae
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(1) Alaska Readout Station.
Manpover requirements for the Alaska Readout Station vas dased
on a 2h hour operation of the following equipment: 2 UBF Data Receivers, 1 Angle
Tracker and 1 Command Transmitter. Manpower requirements for this station are
as follows: ;
‘121 Operator/Maintenance Crew Personnel
91 Bench Maintenance Personnel

80 BaD Supervisory, Supply, Training, Commnications and
Administrative personnel.

220 Total SQD strength

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will be fully air-conditioned as required to maintain electronic equipment.
reliability, Function: The interim tracking and telesetry station provides
an initial ground terminal point at which the performance of the orbiting
vehicle is monitored during the early test flights. . The permanent station
is required for later programs. Its function is to intercept and track the
orbiting vehicle; transmit Program commands and time signals to the vehicle;
receive, index, record ‘telemetry date; exchange trajectory data with other
stations and provide for training of personnel for the manning of this or
other stations.

(5) Tracking and Telemetry (Data Acquisition), New Boston, New Hampshire

(a) Description: This station will be utilized in support of the
SAMOS R&D programs. It will Provide the following functions:
(2) Intercept and track the vehicle;

(2) Transmit vehicle Program commands and time signals to the

vehicle;
(3) Receive, index, record and process telemetry data into its
reassembled form; :
(4) ‘Transmit telemetry data to the data analysis center;
(5) Receive, process and record vehicle instrumentation and
environmental data;

(6) Exchange trajectory and vehicle data with other stations,

and :
(1) Receive general operational and command information from

other stations and the data analysis center, The station is located. near Grenier

AFB and will utilize its support capability. The station will consist of the

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(16) . Prepare, maintain and submit to AFBMD a Wing plan and time-phased
program reflecting proposed progressive development of theWing capabilities to meet
the mission requirements.

(17) . Perform normal Wing staff functions in accordance with the approved
organizational Wing structure.

c. AFEMD Field Office, Vandenberg AFB will:

(1) Provide support to the 659ith Satellite Test Wing in. the accomplishment
of the testing and evaluation mission.

(2) Assist and provide support to the prime and subcontractors of the
systems employed. ;

(3) Perform other specific functions as directed by AFEMD.

a. Lockheed Missile Systems Division will:

(1) As the prime contractor for the development of the DISCOVERER, SAMOS
and MIDAS military space systems be responsible for the technical direction of
all development activities of the systems.

(2) Conduct test operations under the control of the 659/th Satellite
Test Wing.

(3) Be responsible for overall flight test planning.
4. LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION

The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will assume normal Wing administrative and
logistics functions locally and for attached units as required. Support will be
given by AFBMD when the Wing does not possess thts capability. (See Annex G)

5. COMMAND AND COMMUNICATIONS

a, The 6594th Satellite Test Wing activated by ARDC General Order No. 28
dated 3 April 1959, organized at the Lockheed Missile and Space Division Facility,
Sunnyvale, California is assigned to ARDC, Administrative and operational control

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LOCATION

Chiniak Tracing VHF asc e Van Installation Same as Annette
tation with Tri-He: Antenna Tracking Station
Cape Chiniak, Alaska :
Existing AC&W Composite Bldg.
Hawaiian Control Wing E of Hale, 6,000 sq ft Center for Direction
Center Makai Bldg. of Capsule Recovery
Hickham, AFB . Operations

3. SAMOS - Facilities Description and Function

@. Consolidated technical support facilities requirements for the SAMOS program
which are included in the -FY 1959 and FY 1960 Military Construction Programs (MCP)
are listed as follows:

(1) Leunch Facility - Pt Arguello, California. Description: The complete

launch facility will consist of two launch stands with flame deflectors » under pad
instrumentation and equipment space, service towers, umbilical masts » fuel storage
and teamster facilities » water and electrical power transmission and distribution
lines, headstands, an Operations building which contains controls and instrumen-
tation and is designed to protect personnel from blast or direct fall back of a
missile. Guidance will be effected through use of the GE Mod ITI Guidance system.
Function: These facilities will provide for all ATLAS Rap boosted launchings.

(2) G/M Assenby Butiain, interim) - Vandenberg AFB, Califomie.
Description: This facility consists of rehabilitated building that provides an
assembly and shop area for.the AGENA vehicle and its THOR-booster. Rehabilitated
buildings also provide office, sub-system, leboratories and shops. Utilities,
security fencing and parking areas are alao Provided. Function: This facility will
support the THOR-boosted SAMOS flights fron Vandenberg AFB.

(3) G/M Assembly Building (Command & Administration) Vandenberg AFB

Description: This facility will Provide space for the receiving, assembly, check-
out, and maintenance of the AGENA vehicle, its ATLAS booster, components and sub-

systems and office space for operating Personnel. It will provide office space
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PERSONNEL
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(k) ‘he operating elements of the Wing Headquarters, . Instrumen-
tation Squadrons and. Data Processing Squadron, will be manned on a -2h-hour, ..
7 day week basis. .Bench maintenance activities. will -be manned.on-an 8-hour,

5. day. week basis . :

(c) the launch equagron mst be manned to support complex 567A.

Vandenberg AFB.and Launch Complex $2, Point. Arguello, plus. associated assembly
. facilities. . The initial, concept of maintenance and Launch responsibilities.
for this unit is that. boosters and satellites will be received, inspected,
checked out. and prepared for munch in the SMAB by both bench maintenance and
" booster/sateliite crew personel. -The booster/satellite will then be taken
to the launch. complex where it will be inspected, erected, checked. out, . counted
down and launched by booster/satellite crews asserted by launch complex main-
tenance personnel. Normal working hours, except. during the launch phase will
be on an 8 hour, 5 day week basis. (Launch ang refurbishing tasks will be
accomplished by ‘AMC. ).


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b, Motor Transportation will be provided by Military vehicles when available.

When military vehicles are not available, General Services Administration vehicles,
will be used in lieu of. .

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(>) he Commander, 659hth STW ia delegated authority to reassign
airmen personnel within the Wing and subordinate units, excluding units located in
overseas locations. Reassignment of military personnel to and from overseas locations
will be governed by current directives and requests for reassignment to and from
overseas locations will be forwarded to the Commander, AFBMD for consideration. .
“(c) The camender AFEMD will have final epproval from the reassignment

of all individuals to and from the 6594th SIW unite and other ARDC units.

(3) Militery Perdonnel. Records System.

(a) The 650hth STW will maintain the: personnel records for all Head-
quarters 6594th STW personnel. Triplicate copy of officer Effectiveness Reports
will be’ maintained at AFEMD.

(b) The maintenance of the military personnel records for personnel
assigned to the 659th Recovery Group, 6593rd Test Squadron (Special) and 6593rd
Instrumentation Squadron will be the responsibility of the Commander, 6486th Air
Base Wing. Hickam AFB, PACAF.

(4) Medical ana Pay Records

(a) Medical and pay records will accompany all individuals to auty
stations for use in securing medical gupport and pay from the military installation
to which the unit is attached for administration and logistic support.

(b) The 6594th Recovery Group, 659th Test Squadron (Special) and the
6593ra Instrumentation Squadron will secure medical support and pay from the 6486th
Air Base Wing, Hickam AFB, PACAF,

(5) Pranotions

(a) Officer promotion program.

i. AFEMD will prepare and submit necessary reports as required to

implement temparary promotion programs. ,
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(2) The LSM will determine the disposition.of direct mission items which
‘become obsolete or which are not economically feasible to repair. Disposition
instructions will be included in the WSSL.

(3) Evacuation of servivesble, condemned and items marked for disposal
will be accomplished through the host base facilities. Packaging, transportation
documentation (B/L's,etc), shipment, and salvage shall be the responsibility of the
host base. ,

i. Cataloging

(1) All peculiar items provisioned in support of the SAMOS/MIDAS space system
shall be cataloged in accordance with Air Force,and Federal Supply Gataloging policies
and procedures es defined by applicable. regulations, manuals, specifications, handbooks,
etc. Cataloging action will be initiated eas the particular item reaches approved
status a defined in ARDC Regulation 80-4. Cataloging action for all provisioned,
system peculiar items and. spares will be the responsibility of the cognizant IM's.

(2) The SaMoS/MIDAS LSM shall prepare and publish a Weapon System Stock
Control List (WSECL) as soon.as the required item classification, identification,
standardization and source data become available. The WSECL wil. include all Air
Force standard and peculiar items required. in direct mission support of the oper-
ational, squadrons and/or. sites. Missile booster components, GSE and spares applicable
to the Program will be cataloged and published as a supplement to the SAMOS/MIDAS
WESCL. These items will be listed as the support responsibility of the SM-65 WSM.

Jj. Standardization

(1) Standardization, maintainability and. interchangeability of equipment,
components, and accessories are required to insure maximm efficiency, reliability
and expeditious supply support and maintenance. AFR 73-1, AMCR 67-15, AMCR 65-32
and. AMCL 67-17 apply. ,



LOCATION

Vandenberg AFB
Tracking Station -

Kaena Point

Tracking Station

Oahu, f.H.

Point

Trackin Station

N.A.M.T.C.

Pt Mugu, Calif

Pvt. Joe EB. Mann
Ship

Annette Tracking
Station
Annette Is. Alaska

Annette Tracking
Station

Annette Is. Alaska

Interim MAB
Bldg 1-11352, 15,200 aq ft

SM-75 Launch Complex
Thor Launch Pads 4 and 5
Associated Blockhouses
and Servic Structures

VHF Telemetry Receiver Bldg

- 2,300 sq ft

60-foot Dish Antenna
Tri-Helix Antenna

VERLORT Radar Van

. Installation

Mark II Optical Tracker

Administration 6,400 sq ft
and VEF Telemetry Receiver

. Bldg with 60-foot Dish

Antenna and Tri-Helix Antenna
VERLORT Radar Ven Installation
VHF Telemetry Van Installation

. With Tri-Helix Antenne

VERLORT Radar Van Installation
VHF Telemetry Van Installation

" with Tri-Helix Antennas

VHF Telemetry Van Installation
with Tri-Helix

VERLORT Radar Van Installation

FACILITY DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION
Missile Checkout

Launch. Thor-boosted.
Discoverer vehicles.
at maximum rate of

two per month

Launch and Orbital
Tracking and Tele-
metry, Data Reception,
trajectory measurements
and calculations to
determine time to
initiate boost.

Orbital Tracking and
Telemetry Data
Reception

Launch Ascent Tri
and Telemetry Data
Reception

Final Stage Leunch
Tracking and Tele.
metry Data Reception

Orbital Tracking and
Telemetry Data
Reception Including
First Pass Acquisi-
tion and. Recovery

Package Tracking
Pan-Am Leased Personnel
Housing
APPENDIX I
ANNEX F
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ANNEX D - LOGISTIcs
1. GENERAL

8. SAMOS/MIDAS development plan idéntifies the Atlas ballistic missile as the
booster for these satellite systems. The logistic system devised to support these
programs considered the peculiar, needs of the specific.space system and the logistics
systems developed for the Atlas ballistic missile system.

b. The Commander, Sacramento Air Materiel Area (SMAMA) has been designated as
the Logistic Support. Manager (LsM) for the SAMOS/MIDAS programs. Support of the
SM-65 booster and associated ground support systems will be by direct contact
between the 659/th Launch Squadron and the SM-65 Weapon System Manager at San Bernardino
Air. Materiel Area (SBAMA) with status monitored by LSM.

ce. The R&D and test programs for SAMOS will be logistically supported by AFEMD
through contractor effort. The Air Materiel Command (AMC) through the SAMOS/MIDAS ISM
will furnish logistic support for the R&D and test Programs only for common and
standard Air Force items requested by AFEMD. The contractor has full responsibility
to support the flight test program: during’ ‘the “Rad effort. His logistic operation
shall have the capability to procure, store,. tuansport, issue, maintain, modify, and
repair the supplies and equipment necessary. to maintain the launch schedule and to
support the flight test objectives. In accomplishing this mission, whenever practi-
able he shall use Air Force standard items obtained from Air Force supply sources.
Overhaul and spares support of Air Force standard items vill be a responsibility of
the prime coamodity depot. General housekeeping and maintenance support required
by the contractor at R&D facilities on or near military establishments are furnished
in accordance with existing support agreements. The R&D Logistic Operation is
outlined in Appendix‘ to-this Annex.

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will be exercised by Detachment No. 2, Headquarters ARDC (Air Force Ballistic
Missile and Space Division) » wWntil transfer of 6594th STW--persontiel and‘ subardinate
units to°qperating commands’ is directed. by Hq USAF.

b. Channels established for AFBMD direction of specific space system development,
test and operational training Programs emanate from the Assistant Deputy Commander
for Military Space Systems. This staff agency has full responsibility for development,
test and operational planning and Programming .of those space systems in which the
659th Satellite Test Wing is concerned.

c. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing interrelationship with specified develop-

ment test, operational, training and intelligence agencies will be as outlined
in this plan.

0. J. RITLAND Tab A - Background
Major General, USAF . Tab |B - References

- Organization and Manpower

- Test and Evaluation

~ Operational~Training

~ Logistics

- Commnications

- Installations

- Wing Hq Administration & Logistics

Qy wOAWP

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(2) Follow-on Support

(a) The SAMO8/MIDAS LEM and/or SM-65 WEM as applicable will maintain
record of the stock levels and asset Positions of each operational squadron so that
automatic materiel replenishment from the control storage sites can be accomplished
in accordance with established procedures.

(b) Requisitions for direct mission support peculiar and standard Air
Force items will normally be submitted ‘by the operating squadrons for emergency .
requirements to prevent equipment from being in "Out of Commission for Parts" status.

(c) Ady Force standard administrative and housekeeping indirect mission
support items shal) be requisitioned through the host base supply account in accordance
with the provisions of AM 67-1.

@- Accountability
(2) The SAMOS/MIDAS LEM and/or SM-65 WE&M.as applicable shall retain accounta~
bility for all Samos /MIDAS ‘direct mission support items located at the launch sites,
tracking and acquisition stations, Space Operation Control, and Data Processing
Facility.
(2) All. operating sites shall maintain AF Forms 1120 (Unit Property Record)
as.custodial records for all direct mission support UAL Property items.
h. Evacuation of Material
(1) Evacuation of reparable items Bhall be on a direct basis between the
operating squadrons and the repair facilities identified in the weapon system stock
control list, published by the L&M. The limited quantities of peculiar components
and spares provisioned under the Air Force "Slow Build-up" policy in support of the
initial phases of the operational Program precludes the utilization of normal
vreparable evacuation procedures. A maximum of five days is allowed for handling

and in-transit time fron the operating site to the repair —
. ANNEX D - LOGISTICS
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2. “AFD will exercise temporary promotion authority under AFR 36-13,

36-24, 36-30, 36-45, 36-56, and 36-38.
(b) Airmen promotion program

1+ The Commander, 659%th STW is delegated suthontty to promote
aimen to grades A/3C, A/2C and A/1C.

2. The Commander, AFEMD, will make final’ selection of airmen.to be .
Promoted to grades S/Sgt, T/Sgt, and Master Sergeant. Final selections will be
announced on Hg 6594th STW Special Orders.

3. Hq ARDC will make final Selection of airmen to be promoted to
grades E-8 and E-9. Final selections will be announced on AFEMD Special Orders.

(6) Separations.

(a) The Commander, 6594th STW will review and Process request for
separation actions originating within the Wing and all. subordinate units, and will
initiate final action where final authority for such action rests with the 6594th
STW. In these cases where final authority 1s retained by AFEMD, Hq ARDC or Hg USAF,
requests will be forvarded for consideration in accordance with pertinent directives.

(7). On-th-Job Draining. ; .
(a) The Commander 6594th SIW, will be responsible for the OJT programs
: of the Wing and all subordinate units.
(8) Personnel Bervices

(a) The Commander, 6594th STW wild sdminister the Personnel Services

Program for the Wing and all subordinate units. Coordination with military

organizations adjacent to duty stations will be accomplished to provide adequate

personnel services.

APPENDIX 8
ANNEX G
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the use of DFAE notices. Job and Functions (Organizational, Operator Maintenance)
manual requirements will Jointly be determined by using comend, ATC, AFEMD, AMC

and the LSM. General, job and functional manuals will be written to current militery
specifications. List of Applicable Publications (LOAP's) will be delivered. ninety
(90) days following the assignement of a technical order mmber and technical orders

will be assigned immediately upon firm contractual application of a mamal. Inspection

work. cards, sequence charts and inspection manuals willbe required as outlined in
T, ‘0. 00-20E-1 and WDT Exhibit 58-9A..or superseding military Specifications Printing
and distribution of all manuals will be accomplished through equipment Contractor
Call Contracts managed by the LSM.

ec. Modification

(1) The policies and procedures Prescribed in AFR 57-4 will be used to establish
modification requirement, Major modifications of commmicatdons equipment, boosters,
satellites, and associated equipment shall be performed on site whenever possible
with mobile repair teams from the depot-level repair facility. Modifications which
cannot be economically performed in the field, or which require equipment such as
special stands, -envirommental conditions, or calibration ‘equipment which exceeds
the capability of base or portable standards, will require return of equipment to
the designated repair facility. The repair facility.shall maintain a continuous
capability to modify existing equipment to the latest configuration, as directed by
the Air Force.

b, A Joint SAMOS/MIDAS. Configuration Control Board (CCB) will be established
by AFEMD with membership from AFEAD, operational commands, EMC, the LSM and the Air
Training Command before the first R&D SAMOS or MIDAS launching from Vandenberg AFB.
The CCB will provide Air Force evaluations of proposed modifications and will assure
control and documentation of contracter modifications, fixes, engineering orders,

(HO's) and engineering change ‘Senne 's) during the evelopment test phase.
ANNEX D - LOGISTICS
AFEMD. QPS PLAN
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ty wae ten BEE
4, STAFF CHAPLAIN, AFEMD: .
a. The Steff Chaplain, AFEMD (WDSX), will keep the Commander 659th STW advised
of ali policies, changes, and directives in the Chaplain area of activity. In.

addition, the Staff Chaplain, AFEMD, will monitor all required reports and render

assistance in the establishment of an adequate Chaplain program for the 6594th SIW.
Only those reports in AFR 165-8 will be required on a regular basis.

APPENDIX 10

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SE om
APPENDIX II
ANNEX D
LOGISTICS TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. GENERAL

a. The basic logistic concepts reflected in Annex D of this plan are ex-
tracts and summation of the logistics concepts reflected in the ANC Logistic
Plan for the SAMOG/MIDAS military space systems.

b. The implementation of this logistic concept will require active partici-
pation by the 6594th Satellite Test Wing and ite subordinate units during the
time period prior to the operational ready date. The tasks and responsibilities
contained in the subsequent Paragraphs are included for ‘the purpose of providing
additional guidance to the 6594th STW in fulfillment of their logistics mission,
Statements of responsibilities for assisting AFBMD and the BAMOS/MIDAS Logistic
Support Manager in logistic planning and programming and provisioning activities
will only be implemented ‘by requests for assistance by these agencies.

2. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ATR MATERIEL COMMAND
8. Management (The SAMOS/MIDAS LEM (SMAMA) and/or SM-65 WM (SBAMA) shal;
(1) Develop and define the total functional automatic data Processing
systems procedures.
(2) Identity system input-output elements of information and document
format.
(3) Insure that the EDP System implemented ia compatible with the
standard functional integrated data Processing system being developed by SBAMA,
(4) Prepare for fq AMC staff coordination and publication, implement-

ing manuals and directives.
ndix I
Annex

x D.
AFEMD..OPS PLAN 2-59



Gy Wee,
procedures and schedules by virtue of the authority tested ‘in each working
group member by his parent organization. The working group is called into
session by:

(a) The chairman of the Working Group.

(b) Conmander 6594th Satellite Test Wing.

It is considered mandatory that each contractor assign a well qualified
individual to the working group. :
e. Planning, Preparation and Execution of Operations Tests
(1) General

(a) Planning is the responsibility of all contractors. ‘This
joint responsibility is implemented through the generation of general plans
by each contractor for his system or subsystem and by his assistance in
generating integrated and detailed plans and directives for individual
operations. Preparation and execution is performed in accordance with the
detailed plans of contractors as approved by AFEMD.

(2) Operations Test Planning and Documentation

Operations test planning will be prepared and documented in
the following form:

(a) Program Plen; A program plan prepared by the contractors
will define the scope and content of the overall test program for subsystem
testing with regard to test objectives, test preparation, proposed test
and data evaluation techniques » and proposed test execution. The plan will
include identification of the degree of utilization of already existing
activities, data and requirements, identification of new tasks, and speci-
fication of the organizational plans for implementing the operations test
objectives. The program plan will be supplemented by:

i. Data and Support Requirements Document: This docu-
ment summarized the data end support requirements necessary to conduct the

APPENDIX II, ANNEX B
Seen, fC AFEMD-OPS PLAN 2-59


ANNEX
OPERATIONS ‘TRAINING

T0
AFEMD OPERATIONAL FLAN
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Defense Alarm System (MIDAS). ‘The Lockheed development contractor was assigned
to the Lockheed Missile and Space Division, Palo Alto, California.

(6) In August 1958, the AFHMD Field office was activated at Palo Alto
as the liaison office for AFEMD/IMSD development management. activities and also
to participate in IMSD test operations for the DISCOVERER, SAMOS and MIDAS.

(7) In April 1959, this Field Office formed the nucleus of the 659th
Satellite Test Wing, which was activated by General Order No. 28, dated
3 April 1959, at the direction of Hq USAF to satisfy the requirement for the

achievement of a military operational capability with the 8aM0s /MIDAS system at
the earliest possible date.

TAB A
AFEMD OPS PLAN

ma 28 ano a
4


6. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS: .
a. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will issue all Temporary Duty Travel Orders

for assigned military and civilian Personnel for travel within the continental limits

of the United States and for travel to the Hawaiian and Alaskan Areas in support

of the SAMOS, DISCOVERER and MIDAS, or other assigned Programs. Leave orders for
aspigned military personnel for travel outside the continental limits of the United
States will be issued by the 6594th Satellite Test Wing. The Director of Administrative
Services, AFEMD, will furnish detailea instructions and assistance for the issuance

of orders. The Comptroller, AFEMD, will provide necessary funds.

b. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will issue Travel Authorizations for contractor
personnel for.travel to Hawaii and Alaska and such other places as may be necessary
to accomplish the mission. No fund citation: is necessary as Travel Authorizations
are issued solely to provide for military, non-revenue travel by military or
government auto,

c. The 659kth Satellite Test Wing will issue other orders as required for
performance of their mission with the exception of Permanent Change of Station Orders,
which will be issued by AFBMD.

7. MATL AND POSTAL:

a. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing will coordinate mail and postal requirements
with AFEMD. The Director of Administrative Services, AFBMD, will provide Staff
Assistance by personnel visits or as requested by the 6594th Satellite Test Wing.

8. MESSENGER SERVICE:

a. The 659/th Satellite Test Wing will coordinate with the Lockheed Aircrart

Corporation the requirement for messenger service between the 6594th Satellite

|

APPENDIX 1
2 ANNEX G

ee ie

Test Wing and the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation.


k. Engineering Data

Adequate engineering data will be provided ‘by the contractor in accordance

with AMCR 5-24, AFR's 5-17, 81-13, MOP 71-77 MOL-D-703271, MIL-M-8857 and T. 0. 0935-2.
1. Classification

SAMOS/MIDAS items to be integrated into the Air Force logistics and material
management system ehall be classified in accordance with rules relating to Group 14
and Class 4935 of the Federal Supply Classification stryctaree. Items not falling
in Group 14 and Class 4935 will be classified in the appropriate Air Force or Federal
classifications in accordance with the Air Force S-I-1 end Federal Catalog Manual
N-1-3, elassification guides and Department of Defense Handbook H-2 series. ‘
3. Meintenance ;

a. General .

(1) There shall be three (3), levels.of maintenance performed on SAMOS /MIDAS
Systems. These levels are organizational, field and depot. Organizational maintenance
will be performed within the operational squadrons situated on the operating sites,
launch areas, and squadron maintenance areas. The using command will be responsible
for all organizational and field type maintenance on payloads, satellites, boosters,
Tracking and Acquisition Stations (T/A) equipment. Data Processing Facility (DPF)
equipment, Space Operations Control recovery group equizment, (SOC), and relatea —
support equipment including direct support facility items. This does not Preclude
the possibility that it may be advantageous as requirements became more definitized,
for the operational commands. To establish a separate field level maintenance
organization to accomplish part of. the maintenance workload, Depot level maintenance
is the responsibility of the Air Materiel Command. It will include that maintenance
which is beyond the capability of the using organizations end will be performed
at AMA's/Depots, contractors! facilities or through the use of mobile depot Level
maintenance teams. ;



(1) 6593rd Test Squadron
(2) 6593ra Instrumentation. Squadron

c. Subordinate units Proposed for the MIDAS program which will be under
Command and control of the 659th Satellite Test Wing during the period the
Wing and subordinate units are assigned to ARDC are:

(1) 6599th Instrumentation Squadron (N. Atlantic)
(2) 6598th Instrumentation Squadron (United Kingdom)
* (3) 6597th Instrumentation Squadron (Alaska)
(4) MIDAS augmentation (6595th. Instrumentation, 8q.)} Ottumwa, Iowa.
* The 6599th Instrumentation Squadron will be manned initially by ADC during
July-September 1962. ,

a. The 6594th Launch Squadron will be responsible for accomplishing actions
necessary to receive, inspect, checkout, launch, boost, guide, and adjust into
orbit the satellite vehicles. It.will be responsible for assembly, inspection,
pre-flight and maintenance of all boosters and payloads and operation end main-
tenance of all GSE/GQE equipment, and will record ana evaluate required systems
performance data for both SAMOS and MIDAS systems.

e. The 659th, 6595th and 6596th Insttumentation Squadron will track,
acquire and receive reconnaissance data from the satellite for tranamission to
the Space ‘Operations Control and will direct the T&A stations in control of
the satellites. Organizational and field maintenance capabilities,-as well
as AFW supply support will be integral parte of the squadrons. ;

f. The 6597th, 6598th and 6599th Instrumentation Squadrons will operate
and maintain the readout stations of the MIDAS space systems. These squadrons

ANNEX A
AFEMD OPS FLAN
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(1) ‘Initial Phase - No Wing activity - all contractor operation

a. AFR 80-14 Category I:

under AFBMD Project Office Technical Management.

(2) . Final Phase - Wing Blue Suit space System Test and Bvaluation
-apability resulting from Final Phase Category II below, could be applied
here to afford "Space transportation services" (transpirting R&D payloads
into space) to aid Category I: Subsystem Development Test and: Evaluation
of unique subsystems. ‘

D. AFR 80-14 category II - Space System Development Test and Evaluation:

(1) Initial Phase - Wing controls entire contractor test activity.

(2) Final Phase - Wing features in-house "Blue Suit" capability
to serve AFEMD Space system Development Test and Evaluation requirements.

ce. .AFR 80-14 Category III - Space System Operational Test and Evalue-
tion:

(2) Initial Phase - Wing trains and exercises Operational Space
System cadre under operational type environment prior to transfer to the
using commands.

(2) Final Phase - Minimum Wing activity only - as required --in
support of full Category III process as implemented by using command under
operational conditions. The evaluation will be made by a test force or
team of predominantly using commend personnel and at the using command ,
ARDC, or other available installations as required for best test accomplish-
ment.

ad. |The Final Phase of Category II Wing activity, as listed in para-
graph 4 b (2) above, the full Wing capability involved therein, will not
be accomplished until after the initial Phase of the Category III Wing
activity as listed in paragraph 4 c (1) above, is accomplished. In other
APPENDIX I, ANNEX B

: 2FEMD:OPS PLAN 2-59
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(2) Unit Authorization Lists (UAL's) willbe prepared by the operating
command based on the WEECL's and the command 's estimated total equipment requirements.
The UAL's will be coded to differentiate between direct and indirect mission support
items.

(3) WSECL's and UAL's will serve as a basis in computing budget and buying
Programs for standard central procurement items.

e. Material Storage and Stockage Objectives

(1) Material Storage

(a) AMO will determine the type, location and number of AMC atorage
sites required for supply support of the SAMOS/MIDAS program. Such factors as total
direct mission support items required for the program; location of depot level
maintenance facilities (AF and contractor); locations of prime, associate, sub and
lower tier contractors fabricating material and effecting direct shipments; specific
locations, type of equipment installed ‘and atorage sapability of ground sites; avail-
ability of reflex communications tie-in; and faciltiy availability will be considered.

, (>) Material will be stored at AMC controlled storage sites in accordance
with the storage and Preservation criteria established in Section 6, Volume I, ARM
67-1 and other pertinent publications listed in Supplement II to referenced section.
Storage and preservation requirements for contractual depot level maintenance storage
sites will be specified in Appendix B of the Statement of Work.

(2) Stockage Objectives ;

Stockage objectives for weapon system peculiar items will be governed
by the "Slow Build-up" Policy of deferred procurement so that the impact of engineering
changes on supply stocks will be minimized.” Detailed procedures stipulating the
methodology of computing stockage objectives for all surely points will be incorporated

in the AMC Logistic Plan for those ov
ANNEX D - Logistics .

AFEMD OPS PLAN
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Air Force Ballistic Missile Division (Hq ARDC)
Los Angeles 45, California

1. COURT-MARTIAL JURISDICTION:

a. Court-martial jurisdiction for military personnel assigned to Hq 659hth
Satellite Test Wing will be the sone as that exercised over Detachment #, Ho ARDC

b. General Order Number 183, Ho ARDC dated 4 Feb 1958, will thus apply to airmen
personnel assigned to He 6594th Satellite ‘fest Wing at Palo Alto, California, i.e.,'
general and special court-martial jurisdiction of airmen will be exercised by the
Commander, AFFIC, Edwards Air Force Base, California. Summary court-martial over
such personnel will be exercised by the Comnander, 659hth Satellite Test Wing.

c. Court-martial jurisdiction and Article 15 UCMJ over officer and warrant
officer personnel will, remain with the Commander, Hq ARDC, Andrews AFB, Wash, D. C.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD PROCEEDINGS:

Administrative actions required by AFR's 35-62, 36-2, 39-16, 39-17, and other
directives affecting airmen assigned to Hq 6594th datellite/ sill fosiov pertinent.
AF Regulations and be governed by appropriate echelon of court-martial authority
enumerated in Section 1 above.

3. ATTACHMENT FOR LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ‘PROCEEDINGS:

Satellite
Military personnel assigned to subordinate units of the 6594th Test Wing will be

attached for legal and administrative Proceedings to the military base they are on or
near, through the media of concurrent use agreements implemented by the issuance of

appropriate general orders of attachment, in accordance with paragraph 5, AFR 11-4.

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At such time as the complete communication systems for SAMOS and MIDAS are installed
and operating satisfactorily, the budgeting and CSA authority will be transferred
to the 6594th Satellite Test Wing.

(2) Intra-station Facilities and Administrative Support:

(a) AFEMD will be responsible for budgeting for and initial procurement
of these facilities at the STC and T/A sites. As these facilities are installed
and utilized, and the 6594th Satellite Test Wing is manned with sufficient
personnel, the budgeting and CAS procurement authority for these types services
will be transferred to the 659th Satellite Test Wing.

d. System Analysis
(1) The engineering analysis of space-ground communication components and
overall system is the responsibility of the system contractor under the technical ,
direction of AFEMD. The 6594th Satellite Test Wing and the AFEMD Field Offices i”

will monitor this analysis and submit recommendations for improvements to AFBMD
for evaluation and implementations.

(2) The analysis of the operational procedures and techniques used in
the space-ground communications system during tests will be the responsibility
of the 6594th Satellite Test Wing. Resulting changes to standing operating
procedures recommended by the Wing will be coordinated with the ground-space
communications contractor and approved by AFEMD before implementation.

APPENDIX I, ANNEX E



TAB - B
REFERENCES
TO
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN

2-59
(6594TH TEST WING)

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Analysis Program for Ballistic Missile Weapon Systems » 88 being within the
organizational capability are edequately supported by equipment provision-
ing, logistic management, and technical maintenance instructions.
d. Responsibilities
(1) Definitions

(a) Technical Test Control is the specialized or professional

gaidance and direction exercised with respect to the development and con-
duct of tests by the Air Force contractors. This authority will rest with
the contractor in early R&D phase but will shift to 6594th STW in Phase
II. Included in Technical Test Control is the authority to s¢hédule, con-
duct, alter, stop, and evaluate individual tests in accordance with the
dictates of safety, undue interference to other tests, technical feasibi-
lity of.any test, undue expenditure of funds or property, compliance
with contractual’. specifications concerning the tests, and limitations
imposed by available test resources.

(>) Technical Test Direction is the determination and ex-
ecution of article test programs in accordance with directives or con-
tractual authority of the Air Force. Ib includes the formation in con-
junction with the responsible agency and test center of general test
programs and detailed test plans, the preparation of articles to be
tested, the prosecution of article tests and evaluation of test data,
the reporting of test results and the reorientation of the test program
and plans based on these data.

(c) Technical Test Controller (Test Controller) is the Air
Force representative appointed by and responsible to theCommander 6594th

STW for technical test control as defined in paragraph (a).

APPENDIX II, ANNEX B
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APPENDIX I
GROUND-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
RESPONSIBILITIES
TO
ANNEX E
GROUND-SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
To
AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
(659KTH SATELLITE TES? WING)

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APPENDIX I
LOGISTICS (R&D)

ANNEX D

AFEMD OPERATIONAL PLAN
2-59
659kTH TEST WING

Appendix I - Annex D
-  AFEMD OPS Plan
2-59



Maintenance Functions

Kome-Plant Site. A maintenance activity will be established at the prime con-
tractor's Sunnyvale facility. This maintenance activity shall receive reparable
items from the bonded storage areas, analyze the reparables for required
materials and spare parts, and effect the necessary repairs; return serviceable
items to supply; establish master repair schedules based on requirements de-
termined from analysis and R&D experience and prepare data for reports referred
to under "Control Function."

Launch and Tracking Stations, A maintenance activity will be established for
the R&D Program at each launch and tracking station. This activity shall re-
ceive reparable items from the bonded storage areas; analyze the reparables for
required materials and spare parte and effect the necessary repairs; return
serviceable items to supply; and prepare data for reports referred to under
“Control Function."

Transportation

Transport of serviceable and reparable materials between locations as required
to support the 8AMOS/MIDAS R&D Program will be by Government carrier, prime
contractor's carriers, or approved commercial carrier, as circumstances may

dictate.

Appendix I - Annex D

. AFEMD OPS Plan
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Air Force Ballistic Missile Division (Hq ARDC)
Los Angeles 45, California

OPERATIONAL PLAN 15 Noveaber 1959
Serial No. AFEMD 2-59

TASK ORGANIZATION

AFEMD

65940H Ter WING AND SUBORDINATE UNITS

AFEMD FIELD OFFICES

LOCKHEED MISSILE SYSTEMS DIVISION

1. SITUATION
2. Curent

AFEMD development and operational Planning and programming for the DISCOVERER,
SAMOS and MIDAS programs have progressed to the point where the 659th Satellite
Test Wing, as the AFEMD Field Test end Military Operational Organization in these
programs, will be required to develop its capabilities to effectively accomplish
that portion of the AFBMD functional responsibilities which have been assigned.

This organization ‘will be required to actively participate in flight test
activities which entails continuous test planning, programming, scheduling and test
control of three separate programs being conducted simultaneously. Existing
Discoverer test operating locations will be supplemented by additional test operating
locations facilities and installations required for developing and flight testing
the SAMOS/MIDAS military space systems. It is also planned that the wing test and
evaluation responsibilities will be expanded by the provisions of the established
military test and evaluation program (ARDC Supplement 1 to AFR 8-14). This
program will be conducted by research and development type military personnel in
support of AFEMD's responsibilities for current and other USAF development and
operational sqace programs and ARPA/NASA gpace projects.

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d. Budget and Funding .

(21) Peculiar Item Support. AFEMD is responsible for budgeting and funding
for initial quantities of peculiar items. Budgeting and funding for follow-on
support of peculiar items is the responsibility of applicable AMC Inventory Managers.

(2) Common and Standard Items. Until such a time as appropriate UAL's are
developed for SAMOS/MIDAS Space System Squadrons by the using command, the Logistics
Support Manager and/or SM-65 WEM as applicable will be responsible to insure that
itemized listings of common and standard items required for the SANOS/MIDAS Program
are provided to the applicable AMC Inventory Managers.(IM's) for budget and buy actions.

c. Provisioning .

(1) In order that ARDC/AM! responsibilities for the selection and provision-
ing of ground environment direct mission support equipment can be clearly delineated,
all such equipment will be identified as either “operational” or "support" by AFBMD
in the early stages of the R&D program in accordance with MIL-D-9h12C.

(a) Equipment will be identified as "operational" when required to
launch the prime air vehicle (satellite and its missile boosters), maintain guidance
control prior to the orbital phase, track the satellite and read-out and acquire
reconnaissance data, and operate the space operations center and data processing
facility. This equipment will be referred to as Ground. Operational Equipment (GOE).

bs Equipment will be identified as “support when required to overhaul, assemble,
disassemble, transport, safeguard, record, store, actuate and/or otherwise maintain
the original functional operating status of the SAMOS/MIDAS systems, support system, -
and items or components. This includes maintenance of the GOR, This definition
includes special tools. er test devices including measurement. standards or calibrating
instruments required for support of Ground Support Equipment. This equipment will
be referred to as Ground Support Equipment (GSE). :

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(8) Actively participate in the Preparation and review of UAL for the
Wing and its subordinate units.

(9) Direct a12 subordinate units to maintain AF 1120 (Unit Property
Records) as custodial records for all direct support UAL property items.

(20) Establish requirements, requisition, receive and control all ed-

ministrative and housekeeping indirect support items obtained from the host base.



(2); Maintenance of commnications equipment and facility items will be
accomplished as described in AMC logistic plan. For maintenance of command
communications fixed facilities for operational control (such as telephone and
microwave), the operational’ command will augment troop capability, where necessary,
by separate contracts or agreements.

(3). Prior to eventual design stability in the operational program, the research
and devélopment program will continue to dictate considerable modifications. Therefore,
it is anticipated that during the early operational Program, it will be necessary for
the contractors to provide the bulk of the technical support assistance. This will
be made available through operational command technical representative contracts,
contractor services contracts » and AMC initiated depot support contracts. As design
becomes stabilized, these contracts will be reduced to facilitate attainment of USAF
objective for organic support of vital weapons. The objectives of this policy will
be accomplished as early as practicable, commensurate with design stability and
economy. Support requirements and equipment characteristics will be continously
analyzed by the LSM for integration into the AMC depot system.

(4) Management of maintenance Support of facility type items (RPIE) at the
various operating sites, which are determined to be direct support items and are
an integral part of the SAMOS system, is responsible to. the SAMOS LSM for providing
maintenance support for those facility type items (RPIE), which are applicable to
SAMOS and which are also utilized in support of the SM-65 (ATLAS). ‘The SAMOS LSM
in. conjunction with AFEMD, the operational command and the 5M-65 LSM, will compile
a list of items which dtrectiy affect the performance of this Space system. When
items have been mitually defined as falling within the direct mission category,. the
SAMOS LSM will teke necessary action to support these items with procedures used
for other direct mission items. (See Chapter XIII, Paragraph 1.a.(3) for support

policy on technical support facilities).



c. Isunching of these vehicles are conducted at Vandenberg AYB,
California, with test control emitting from a central control point
(Satellite Test Center, at Sumyvale, California) (S1C). Tracking
facilities are located at Vendenberg. AFB, California;, Amette,. Alaska;
Kodiak, Alaska; Keena Pt., Oahu, Hawaii; and Point Magu, California,

The recovery force is. located in Hawaii.

d. The Test Organization for the DISCOVERER. program is.under the
overall management of. AFEMD, with IMsD performing technical. direction
of the development program. In accordance with .ARDC ‘regulation, the
DISCOVERER Program Office, AFBMD exercises technical test. control which
is performed by the Deputy Commander for Test. Operation 6594th Siw. during
the test planning phase and flight test. operations. Test operations are
executed by IMSD and DAC under the control of Deputy-Commander for test’
operations, 659kth.stw.

3- SAMOS

&. This program was established under ARDC. System. Development
Directive No. WS-1ITL, dated 17, August. 1956, and revised under subsequent
ARPA Order No. 48-59, dated 16 September 1958. The development objective
for this system is to provide a satellite reannaissance system capable of
providing reconnaissance information. which can be integrated into the
USAF Intelligence Data Handling System and disseminated to operational
military egenctes.

.b. The SAMOS. system is composed of the satellite vehicle (LMSD),.the
ATLAS ICBM hooster (Convair) » launch facilities, tracking facilities, a
complex communications and data processing network, and a recovery force.
This system will be designed to have a readout capability, however, to
meet the stringent requirements, a recovery payload will also be provided.

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