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a. Ike (VW) frail Ye.nzeun . ! ::::: Yfao AV .c-C . to -Cc•ti..q. .11.4.17.:), tubj: IIClritrton Al?AY 04047 ) -)ta, prc.....-..-et: Dirve..).....,.. ..1 ,t. for 4:,11.,...L..7.sa-j z 1 . 4.0neKof Xcv 31nrizon .Pro; 41.8,to.1 Cu!, .%, .:1;•!n, W * • V.M :n51:17, * itpr 5r... . . .9• noc, fro, Cater !T:?: to Ccr:. •'t /.:i..), CItt: Jo.:.1..11 7-4-1.:8 03141V.S.
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10. ARM Or.t.Ir :?o. 17..2'4 Ii CCiji C.
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13. ARPA Or ter No. 17.-59, Actc,71,:att Ca. 3,its' to Ccol•, rtzt•J: 12:Ltro )h.:.;;,aution; conarmationU Dec 58.
15. VAD0 Ltro to Rt ARL•Z, mkt: :: ••11. Doois,;),Ltion fox Prertop 9 Jan 59.24• 15nr Jonfru, UDrots to VI cubit Wveat fnr for Cant waat AP 04(017)97, 5%
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:.•;..:Mpg Ave . Co:Ars UZI) t. bi-ructfirs 14::: 71, 9 241;
.n I as, tolt::lo crn. 22. Weieranden for Co3. Coz frtrn t':: ;2)
•83. Korsoroattka rot Lt.CO3. rt.Lt1r frr snsb:: Uri! 3 •eint Copubf.3.1.tr, oe
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Ltr (OW, AMID (1:074 to Urtjaen D. J. 1:Arito no enhj: 9 r.ar 59.
$5. M% Order lro. 17-59, iuttrAitunt Lu. II, 10 Apr 0•1,71
86. MM order No. 17-59, Tonal-Aut Co. 5, 13 Apr 59.74
g7. Lostdseol Aircraft Corp to Capdr WAD, ut • : AndytLe aid Stobility •Otedles 41:0 12710 Plight Matra Motion. • 71724
Ltr frau Irickbolla Airertft Corp to Ocuqrs AY32:08 rub;: Contract AP 01spe7).97Oder AM Backup Preen rip 2 My 59.
Hog (0/023) from Lockheed to Van E. S.• Cilberecoo Aneadments tocal no. 23, 6 cry 51).
AIWA Order No. 17.59, fbronkwatt Co. 6, 18 Uny 59.. 32. CM Patorw► lcs for relt.tvle oldrooceG, adhl: AltrA Order 17-59 (ea emended),
18 iby 59.38. itr trait AVM (1VUM) to UM, rub,): litter Contrast Oupplemotte2
Acreaccut 35 to Contract A? 04645)-65, Cloud Loop Propellent UtiLtz-Wes 1tystcs4. k Jun 59.
33. MUD reports "rubs: Tranoit II PrO ►resi Provost, &wort for Ilor 1959,8 ains 59.
311. Plea Is, Vock37 Dior? - 11 *.rn 10 Jrne 59 -free' DM (1/27), 18 Jun 59.APP) Order 3)o. 17-60, Atuthent No. 8, Projoeb Code Nos on imeLteatedbalcr4 1 Jul 59./..VA Order Uo. 96-60s Proje4 CoJo Co. 3600, 3. Jul 59.
37. AMP Rocort, sobj: WAtZ32 II Vrozvez Procre= Report tar 30 Jun 59.
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MPS litr to Liu, M•.,ln,stno, 3• Jul 511.
40, Arm itvor bl flub j: Loatts) co: • • isite Vti&lciu, Itw; 59•
fa. mos rtC43 COO t to, trinC, A•.::
Lt • fru) lackhee to Corsiv, gal! et•r.4..ettot no• AP ple(6hr)-.**mita Twrautotzo:s p.00et..o. MK: 59.
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MI, 'Lica fral itozEil to tlyte3 (14• c0.1. • ilzor), Plizta; TerscItta;:loa 87atertof Atlno Boonton, 1'; Ave 59. •
IMO r •port, 444: Noktille:.ticAt o: Ifthi.cloi 31 Aug 59, 8 Cep 39•
116. IA:r =TA to WAY.S), subj: 1.1::::ovcror MI:•1/U M ►tt oria3o 10 Cop 52.
Ltr VD= to IWZr.2 Vt.11 Duren), oubj: L'11, non 165-43., Stv..47.oti At tl.trie Set:wort far ..11v.m. 71.7 210 59.
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51. •as, Clto VD:Z0.2.0.3114, 9 oat, 59.
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33.. ARPA enter Ro. 96-60, Ann•imnt to. 1, rrojeot Colo llo. 3500, 15 Oct 39.
54, Mr (Cool V* C/Cp31.toh) /ran 1:02.11rto. 13211114 oubj: Spam ProzrznosStatus Report, 25 Out 59, ibtoh.
55. Ltr (4/Cp3) trim to ur► ) (co. i)rorto), oubjt tdocaveror Kam,ond Cam Cot (Steer) •Conficuration and flobodole, 26 Oct 59, •
2 Atoh: 1. Mort, Vitae* .‘„"”ntoon Prinroun; 2.chertb, Confieurations,48 isth ohurt COPSID/UP0.1,, co. .
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61. Arr..4.0 rove:to rr.tly.,: of ?chicle) 30 Nov 59, 22 Dec 59.
6. Ltr rAck2 Olglot.) :f1)=P-6, to C.cralr ./07.11# tubj: Procedurefor Coortitation ni7 Diocoy•-•: .r ilvinnerios Approval:4 5 Jon CO, vA Atcb:Relort,*.): foprovaus on lbgineeringgadingl,tiona to sIceatt e.t Loetheees Facility nt Vandenberg ATS.
•63. latr fru: S•ID223; to ZVI; Pol,.); Control 02 Accra Vohir.lo Cbangari following
AP Ahcopttwee# 19 Jot 60.
611. AVNO rapmt# (C/C.1,3), Pro:;er2a ?regroup Report no of• ' 31. 60# 22 Vel)
. •65. Ltr (C/Opk) from az= to /.7.:).1 (rim), subj: Aumentation of Pr4ul3ion
Prrip.nn, 23 re) 0:1.
66. mg, Cite AFIer 739:6, 27 i)2c C0.
G(. Phi fra2 14e.thmel to AIT:t) (VD:IRS), uu123: Sterxturdipotion Provisionsin !Ito tzena Courlt.e.tratical Interim Report) Ii Mar 60.
• 68. Meg (D/Op3) from IAAeed to 1::VO, Cite ItSSD 35 104 8 Hur 60.
1690 AFRO Mort (014)8 nub.): IA Pro Programs Report en of .
29 Feb 60# 8 licr 60.
• TO. AY= 2.tr (Oncr3 w/o Conf/0p3 lam:Am:ea) to VDrir# utrbj:Toottiv or Agana Steer:yamu by Air Porte Agencies:, 9 liar 60, vilatInk sCIO mkt, 5 Ape 60.
71.•Ltr' (Unel vie C/C21: rol D. 11. Contracting Officer,to JrCom ARDC# t0j: RASA Ordez Uo. S-.11601-C# 23 X4z 60, v/atch:Statement of Took; v/i (C) Ater, ILISA kor nle. Launch Schedule.
AV (1/017&-1) Ltr to multiple reldreaal isubjr Mena Vehicle CaptiveTeat Program, 11 Apr 60.
.M10) Dullotin No. 71, 12 .*.pr 60. ..*
RASA izena Isrozanni, MEC end AF It..nogaaent Relationehips, 3.11 Apr 60.
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we It:. to AIM (AW), ruh,1: galtr.v.iitnt Relative" ulth- •the 17.3A Concern..Inc the DADA Accra D Prctr.u.1, 1G Jul 6O.UDZ ltr to /J730 Gt.931:), c •.11,1: Win kat-. A Prcv,rezta 16 jut CO.01. ATIT.2)
.1/00-16) at,' to liath (Col Dvenr), cubJ: kolia Cheekcut Philouokby,9 Soli•82: • VDflA ltr to U1 c.-1G rubj: isucisa Chilthout risilocophy;• 19 ED:, 60.ARCM 0/1013) Ltr (1)/Gp3) AIM; (IWO, cubj: Rmucet for Study--Aidue•Agena't r4unch fres A::2, 19 Dv 67.
Apo Drama) ztr to urzzu 44;4 ouw:Atob, Ltr, LCOO/366172, watch. a, 22 uep 6o,81. VA) ltr to MX; sag: WM Asena C.chadules 8 Ilov 6o.
1114C (Tlga) ltr to Lod:heel AircraftCorp* auk,:18 S Ir4plamentation orToot Fhiloeopby, DISCO:12ZR Prceren, Contract AP 04(64)-558,niotorlow. report or tho Agana 11 Praxes for 1 Jul. to 31 Dec 60,
cooristustion, 3 Jen 61._Wop3) DO Col Itatl J. Reran to LW (14r• Gibson), ambit Aces ►
89. am (L1A111 to Loildseckl Com,. cubJ:atation or rev Testritiocolsby Discoverer P•osren Caitraeb Oh( -558, 5 Jan 61.
91.90 2istorleal Depart, (C/Oph), ROA keno
. "31" Proaren, 17 Jan 61. Mic (VOA) fran llq USAF, cite AFDLI)-148 78828, 19181.8Z Zan 61.
914 Nes tear Be to MD* aubj: Contract AP ohstllocop (610-558, InplemeatationIkv Te Fh kr, Discoverer Pr01,21:20 3 Feb 63.1-:',:•-•93•` (14121/2) to Lockheed, cubJ: Hake or Buy Structure S. to8/stesee 0011treetej 13 Feb 61.
209• Mat Ceey of Defense listorrovluti for the Mat Scay of AP IRO) (C/Oph),BIN: Titan III Launch %lick 13 Oct .
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s9 • CAI outi Lnrou • .:"iet; cne ; :7•t.:CP111• U• I: 'much YchialePima= - Cre,T,;t—t1t.r. fIrcupi!ur.:1;) 14 Feb v11•
11.1. ATI:417 (WA) r:. 1:1VCorpo •ation, n3 Ab CI.
07. AVLID (CDUA) Lt • (Utcl vio CAA ALI .) tO Pr. 11611.1st H• Mut%1,► •thnivo re.ti. ► on ket 211 •/1 Atch:Te •hnical Data.
99. MD (arm) lbr to Lochhcol,Philoowhy ltaplemantation,Dy-paaa or VA:Ault/erg Mit rolMing, 14 Jue 61•ow (OVA) ltr • o .A11 8.We's subj: Discoverer nilApproval PrOet"....:12VD, eh Jul 61.
100. Mag (0/00) fraa w.r3 to La.lp info g.ttle: Dna DCAC, Cite OAPS 92454 •
OIMOOM Aug 61. ,
101. OM)SOC72:E) ltr to SC.% (Dr. Hou ttufe3ler), rub.): Uletoriea3. Surraorr,AHD: AP= Wpiort of Avr v/:::: vi Crone ILP.SA Irogrms, 9 Aug 61.E,go (stwn) iikt• On•) go .0.teh), to Stil.1 (Dr Ilochefoller),His ►orical aceltry, XrAga ITC thippo •t ot Amy I:avy• (*ace HASA Program,9 Aug 61, NA ittch
Aeros ►ace Corp Lt.r to Col I:. L. Mann, aubj: Standardizing the /wimp111 Sep 61.
CIID ( •n) Ur to Clilefa of Orrice,: ilrouth Branch levels zuh4:Devoloment Utiltsr.tion or tbe Ago.na D, 18 Sep 61.SOD (Cfr: Ltr to Aorozpaoe (bry OW. grower), raj: Stnadiatized ;
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....II.Mut Cuaretav of Defense IVoaaranthen for the Anat . Bey of AP MiD) • ;Igcubj; CtanderalLod Azana (C/Cph), .4 Oct Gl • 1- :0;•
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1 .7*107. Hog (C/Op3) fra, CAP • to CO, into AtotiC cud DM, .Cite SAM 63294
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113. .Ltudy or t7te ACQW.. '1)" t y the.. (c,/cirh), 25 Oct 61.
.uh. Active'? u.7.z, 3.7 Oct- ra.• • .
11:4 Ansi ltr (*ph) to A:nun Vobiclo. (Az;clut D), 26 Cx';
3.1.6. kene. orn cc .1 OM:Vs Li:04.1ml M.? 63.
3fi2 nfsto for. ale: a."EatJ: Accra, 3 Nov 61, v/1Mob: Mi.:oral:Am for Direatc.r: 31 Och 61. ,
118. sop (OWM) Ltr to Cul rvann, X•cr.0 to be Corsolderod whenAcouleruttnz ► •c Bett.:sliti•, 6 mor
13.9. trp3D"L..74) Ltr (01••), rub,): "D," 6 ►ov 61.
LockbeuI 1tr to P. IL O'Grftt•: tut.j: Antr-ry Inerbruotions Zonnedbv Dr Cetaryk in A• 'tls" D notio tt o r Vo .:bveur 7, 3,961, 9 nor 61.
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Ltr, sad: Orconiuotic•in3. nil Perromel F.eusoigrnocnto,13 Nov 61.
Ltr to Deputigro g M tracts of ajor Staff =icon, uubj: Project 662k20 Nov 61.
Ltr to Dcirales and Chief& of ike ior Miff Officeo,zumt of Project Office 662A: PO liov 61.
121s. vet ono. vio *ph Ateit„ oubj: P.cpna D: 20 rev 61.•
325. Iles frets )Iq USAir to /.F► C: info SW: Cite Amu 90792: 222309Z Nov 61.
126. SSD Mr (C/0/► ) to Lod:heed: oubj: Agana D Structural. Criteria,eft uov
lEr. AVM (SMOI Ltr (C/Op ii) to sobj:-Instrnetions on Stondard MonaNovel, 211 Nov 61.
(CAA): Acena "D" Ccorerence: 27 Nov 61, Atoll: filar—W17
of botractione losuol by Dr. 13horyk in Acton D tieetim on November 7, 1961.
129. Kano of Vnicratrovlitz from IOC (Lockheed AFPRO)io al henry B. 10:clicamen:28 by 61.
oubj: Notablic.%.
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• kV (000) from X ti:;.%2 to Arsr, Lira aite !FLOC-F 82530,301909Z Ear 61.
moe (000 rmaiSHO% to Loukhcw:, :.:et 30 gov Cle
132. Rog ified3) Iron 0.7.2 to :MX, DCAC, city !13 83.34h, 0122orw.Deo .
3.33. Cuittod.
131$. • Ltr to berstice Lra Ci.icfa or r.• jor stum czneoo, cub,): Nowt?'for *sena.
Co (81,4)D) Ltr (OA C93D, avbj: Agana R/DX-21 Interface, 3.8 Dee 61.
SW (8031)) Ltr to AMC (Om Sehri qvc:r), onbj: Instructions on StandardMont. Frogmen 18 Dec 63., v/3. itteh: Program 61QA 1,14eirdoment endOperation:$.1 Pion, v/6 Atch.
137. Ltr Ltr to 0S3 (Lt Cot Stratbr), sub,): Asena D Provremming Data,39 Den 61.
3.38. Rog taus wx, Cite 321e0 AOT1763/62-41/100, 280030D Doc 61.
139. BUD Ltr • to CP.Z, cubj: Procurement at Optional Eplisimit, 28 Dec 63..
1110. X08 (C/Op 4), Cite IsFgaPV-E7 90915, 02321a Jon 62.
141. in frees BS; cubit 2.121.ofing to Dr. Chat*, 5 Jan 62, (CAA. . .
1112. Ltr (C/Cp4) from SSD (13S0)) to Distribution, cubit Fund Requirementsfor Proven 662A, 13. Jen 62.
143. SSD (mor) Ltr to SCA (Mn. •Arnold), sub,): Bole Source Zustificiationfor Casplexes 75-3 ona. 75-1,11 Jan 62.
1411. -SSD (USDA) Lbr (C/Up Is) to SS= (Nor Loobry), sub& Agana DFerformeneo Data, 3.8 Jan 62.
145. SAC HVR, 23 Jan 6a.
11160 rhar Ms sub,): 18 JonuorY - 19 Jcounry .Agena D &Lefts, 24 Jan 62,
347. BCD (ashes) Ltr to I= (16„1 Moore), subj: Additional Instrumentationon Discoverer Flights, 5 Feb W.
11$8. OSXD NPR, subjt Discussions vith O'Orocn and Staff, 3.3 Feb 62,111 Fob Q.
•149. SB.YA Ltr to SPZ, SW end Ws 404: Aiwa D /dammed. Cmpenent Improve-
ments 20 Fob 62.
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156. A:nt .Cite •r....357. • Loelthcod Ltr AF:;: ;:i (: • *.).• utaw • tY.'''..r•kz.r... ) Coats Leann 3 Irakatut Da a1:::7
158• so Issincroy ,. to •': ,j J. ra: ..L), r.rw: er Thor Atom II-Conficuratiola: 12159.. tiM(Sr.."/X4 J•tr to hvbj: /colt: 18:71 r.nd Holi.fica-Lloa, 3.3 i•:!.a.
•160. 630(S7Z) Lti" to 14•::.141 •:? /2 oitcer;3).6^A ,, nec;uost foruthority to Me row C 731 cu..:;cr..linutical 22 G2, (CAA).161. (iO4)) c`tbv:1 1 Ctel;r:r.ob 1.IP 0!;-69,-21 • incentiveFee Itilj otat
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162. IR:2,1 (34;:t1) Ltr to l •;;C::: C. J. cubj: Proveas 12,40larr ovenects to 1.M.". Arco:Intl:1d tv.:ttc:ii 23 1•;:r 62.t (WC's:), ni5j: : •Leivicicn Lat."' Arlacca Pitakcsa- Agcne !It 2 Apr C.
Report (B/Cp:;), cubj: Efzi VE.V Puna r.equircaont for6);83-A•ona D, 2 Apr 4.;2.
165. SSD (SW) 3t? to SSW, LT/4: Retintrv•Jont for Ow rent3/Tr ove-tientPropulsion telvicoly Co. r:Attee• 2 Apr 62.366. Ilecotitted Contract LP 0;05)•A, 6 Apr 62.16y. so Caw) Ur
to DCO (YACem Pctor), cubj: Atltec Iannchoo at AR14 . andcvlject.
Pao 9 k4r 62, vil /44,eb: ltr fitea ()on Raton to Con.R1t1ando 19 Mar 62,
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168. t'.: 1, .rubj: C *i• t • e?:, V. (3;,:.
162. to: .1.1.1+- k;en. ► Aportitions.3.n, 2') Ai . 14..
370. Iftr, r..ze J. so....t"ers 110 t::111,, 25 Apr 62,•Atcth: 1/1.1 Ar;6 ") C •OY; t Sr or .Aceu%
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171. (CI) Lt? to :/.....t: L. at CeCI told Doan-es,27 /..y'62.
312. sCo (c2I) Lti. Lo ( ►r.trn D)-Gbjectiveo forW 638 30 Apr 62:
X73. SSD (SSW) ar to ran, Contract. At" 64(695)-65 - Itcn.vir or 'Hake QrProzraot r:urcuant to 14114 Arrl Lopplentent 2, 5 May 62. •
171$. 12118 Oubj: rc-62 )mnairsh or the Azana D Contracts, 10 iirky 62.
CM (MD) Lis to 4, IAN D Optional Nquiprient, In lloy 62.
bSD (SSD) Ltr to SSCVI Uurra), oubjs Uniterikunitol Contraato,111 V.ay 62.
M. 7.728 oubj: Volerrdontior: boluotr.toll Facilities Dell. AurooyotemeCaspany, 36 Var 62, vn. At•th: 11.0:1 mono oubj dta 15 /by 62, Atch,Cy gra to 1/18:: from 3s11 ro date.
•3:78. SSD (ssn) Ltr to S'ilE) (LtCul Mum), mitoj: Technical Support Contract,
21 14%► 62.
3.79. UADA ltr to non niackvay 19411.1un, 21 Hay 62.
Aoot Sew of Worm nerowpaitum (YCJO) for tbc Secreaary or Deems andIMSts, nut* Da'/ilit.SA Azer.:. te,rte..4 • bp 23 ticr 62.
• 1401; (c/cp4) Cite 8sn-1-(.4, 1 Jun 0.
Hoe Cite 0311-2-6-7 8 2 Jr• 62 (OA.
MD 0.53) Ltr to AVM (Col Voyloo), Lod:heed, cubit AVM FAirvelllancoof -SO Contract Spares Procoroncnb, h Jim 62.
1816 Kea free:WM to SSD, into WO, Cite EWA 12•6•236 121408Z Jun 62. ..
Ltr (Unel v/oS/Cp3 Atch), nubj: Depeot for Infouisati ., by the SpaceTechnical Objectives Twat Wow, 13 Jun 62, VA AtObt. • " assoorY
Wu ((eaph) frctr. Dau3,30n Aircraft Co Inc, 151 1i1 2. Jun 62.
103T. PIPP, Ohj: Ctcpcccnt Yr1 .,..00tE4:nt Lri..:fia4.: to :4-iYAn ondDr. Chur7k, 25 Jun 62.
2C8. NVn (c/oph) fr:1 /e4er. b. ITorenb1.4,:n,.25 Jun 6n, 27 Jun 62.•189. 1/.714 eub4: ►L1•.: I Juu
isoe •axz, Ctto Ji,VA og.1.3.4 pn 0
SSD (SSTI.i) L •• (Chph) tr• :411t1;,, Agcna D OptionalETUztmot UnLOIL Mattis:, 3 Jul 62.
WO (SSVZO) Ltr to OWL, rA410: Com•roion of AMR Complex 14 to anAtlas/Agana Conrigurntion, 5 Jul ea.
193. fr...V (OSB) Ltr to cultipla paresis aubj: Agenn D ConfigurationCootvoi, 9 Jul 62.
1916 POD ltr to multiplt otArcao, •ub): Conficurction Control ofAgents Do 11 xa. 62.
19i. CCU Status, Cont •act A.? oh(49 ► •21 Au o • 12 July 1962.
ESA (bIZDD Ltr to =CT t.n:1 MX; cubjs Procram Dessignation Change,12 Jul Q.
SSD (SSU) Ltr (C/Tp4) ►o Gra-1 (Col Vricklaml), subj: internationalPrograms, 12 Jul 62.
SSD (MOW to Me (WM Col Uudedb •ra), cubj: 6101 Monthly ProgranProgress and Statuts Repo ► t Period Being 30 JUuc 1962, 13 Jul 62.
SSD (SSU) Ltr to OMR (:gr. Poontgotery), aubj: Preliminar ► Impact.Evaluation of Impending Acronym Industry Strike on SOD Programs
' (Reports Control Symbol (Rcs) A1414,42, Atch: Report. •
SSO (SOU4A•a ltr to 6593 Tcht Orou4 :nib& LR81Rocket &gine, 20 Jig 62.
SSD (SSHAA) Ltr to Lockheed, aubj: &ems Natiple Start Engine Compat- •ibility quithDCO Nisaional 25 Jul 62.
COD (tOM) ltr to ASD, cubjs Requeat for Typo Designation, AgenaDVehicles 26 • 113. 62. . • .-
lirmg troaDousian Aircraft Co Inc to Lockheed* 1 Aug 62.• ••
Am 204. SSD (SOW to fallvsUbj: AP 04(6951;194, Authority for Uon-Competi-tiro U4gotiatod Procuremonts Aug.
205• ft from SSD to ARDO, Cite SOO 24.3, 2 Aug 62.
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206. 8.311 (3S.M.) Lite i..n. :t)s.A.bove r.r..j: ;:nr .. ): .e..1...t I.:41; .i: Dosiviszevasp. 3 Aus W. :
206a. SSD (Sta,D) Ltr to Al.vg. ,, LO:Y.1•:.1. tubjt t:epirlx.1.% :Or VehicjgTrensporter, 3 Alt,
207. SSD (ELO Mr to ,401.410 tult:r..;.:-., LIN; iivelativol g:ittv.:10 for kcnr. Bp :10 Aug 62. •.
20C. OW (ssre.r) Mr to Lethi OW 1.t.re.ez) cob.): Trtext•ri at /teem D Proc,nlon ?Nourtgorzorst, 13 law ',.?I a
.•OW (SW.AA) Ltr to !mei•hea► , Lubj: or Ateric-D PrelaunchCanditionn, 20 Au t2.
8...% (SSHM) Ltr to Lcst4hcod, nebj: Agana Witiplo Ott ext Engine Ccec-patibility with Da) and NASA rrozrai, 24 Aug 62.
213. Status Report on Agana D (Pm:wall-010 Alypt 62.
Mit. Mug from SSD IAA Lai:Ili:Ws C.1:4: 216.0-33, •; Aug 62.
ticascrandtra of Agrcomut oubj: Eraw.gencat lIclationships Between SW-SSZI, 8SeiC cal Ileke, 5 8 62.
SSD (E! X) Ltr to multiple redress, nubs): Authorization for type ofContract; Contract AP 04695)-10, 7 Be; 62, 41 atch.
217. ' SSD (13SIM) Ltr to DS; subj: Agana D zer-63 Bequirmsente toSupport SOB ?scene Ilequiromento, 11 Sep
230. SSD (ED!) Ltr to £SYR, cubj: Agana I31:/'-63 ;tending II:nutriment' toSupport•1:ASA Progrrs Requirezionta, U Sop 62.
Keg fro: SW to WAY, Cite SSII-1349-30, 13 Sc'' 62.
Msg frca: SSD to AISC, Cite SEI-13-9-11, 13 Sop 62.•
SSD (SSW) 1.1FT: to Copt George V. wattno 17 gep 62.
SSD (Si) Ltr to Lockheed, subj: Production of Optional Kits underthe -68 Contract, 24 Sop 62.
223. CAD (SSG) Ltr to flecy of the Air Force (SAM% .1:W401-62 and Pr-63Agcna Punding Require-tants, 2T Sop 62 (B/0p35.
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209 Nes.frou OVOX•30 Room far relapse 15 tug 62.
210. SSD (SS1L3D) JAr to Latiplo a••lrcas, cubj: t.tato-DHALC Orientation,3.6 Aus •
•rt.) :•20. (s,u) :Lir to Iie4-.1Ap.1) c..nrielrz!lon In:Tv:Um
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Lockbood it; to air.i9 1•:•fir.,„;e1.::41, tit.l'eoz;ron,1 Oct 62, vh. Ateb: ro,:rcx, 14:14..L.:mrtt
pm. lot Ina (U:tr.3 w/o CAA Ateh), CV) SSVV, etthjaltatuia ro•c!tot EncinoNita, 5 Oat 62, Chrtt.
220. M e (SSE1) btr to Luu1,10:cdp rd;J: enure La.::: for 14:.:.rerment orthe AC-1 Syotec, 8 Oct 62.
Ws, Cite SZU 12-10-23, 12 Oct 62.
OM (S CU) btr to SS4, rubj: Aetna trecontntion, 25 01 0* 62.
231. meg (0440 8 Cite ssu 1540.28, 15 Oct 62.
232n 14t lead 89.1/ (MO to S$V721, tadji ;co* D/Getlint Conficuration,"16 Oct 62.•
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233• Memoranaws to CM (Col Pletcher), sebj: t,-03A Requirements Dosed onV? Boosted :Unions, 18 Cat 62.
SSD (3311) Lb: to AFRO (Col Vcyl ►c); Lod:heal, subj: AFPR LogisticsSurveillance or Neuron 3-01A• 19 Oct 62.
SSD (fit) Ltr to SSMS (WAibert), subj: Optional Equipment Require-ments for S-01A Vehicles, 22 Oat 62.
SSD (8311) Ltr to MEW, DUN: Cole Cource Justification, ContractAv *05)424 22 Oct 62.
Nig, Cite SSR 23•10-37, 23 Oat 62.
SSO (sous) Ltr to SC) (Col liadrick), subj: /scum D OiC OptionalWit, 33. Oet 62.
SSD (sin) Ltr to SSVIts subils Asene. D IT-63 lktullog Requirements toSupport VASA, 1 11ev 62. . ... •
240. 88D (SW) Ltr to Lockheca, subj: B-03A Vehicle Asatunneut Philosopkto2 Nov 62.
2k1. SSD (Sea Ltr to Lockheed, subj: Fixed Mace Rocket Csizrier Problem,8 Nov 62.
242. SSP (IM MO Thr to rpsltiple oldruvon, Bubb Roquest for Authority toMcbcnd Derinitization_Data end. to Cbli gatio )'undo - LatterContract A'' 0/1(05)..05, Mental), 1h Nov- 62.
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BED (BUZ* Ltr to, s.....;•••!7:11 2. 1 . *: • • sni\j: /01'4' 1.41;.•Lott= ewe-- •••• • ' " ' i.*Ylt C2.2113. (0.4(2.1) into_
11,1?=0 1 • 44:•!!246.. 101, (C/0:4:), , Citt: 7r-^intt m--• C.247. SIM (LIMO YAr 1.00.1:,•:, tr.1!j:
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.20. Historical Dnta - jul-*sue 1%2 Pre). 1 .Ssylo to r_ezttp 24 Jul 53.ILWA Ltr ' to Gels. B. A. Se 5 :run 63.
Contractor 7trformat•::: J.vreltautit.ittlio
1:•.4.)ort /t,, Costrul. 04(695)4;rub 63, (C/G
khood. ntit s to.1 :Lae, californial14 Lee p4).251 • :Ltr vE4 Ccn D. A. Sebrlever to Dr. hfibctrt C. l'rmenti, ar. • 6 Isar 63,252. Cpace
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Pmecege, EO r.nr 63 (Oil).233• uss, Cite 36-4-35, 16reoCe kr 63.•291. EISD (OW) Ltr to Diatribution, s• bj: Letter of UraderctotAirzLevin Rese BetveetiEASA rrelt Center an: Sanace nysto.es; Division X02* Trr.nsferof VASA Mena Cuebraets, 9 14er 63.233• SSD (MC) Ltr to razal : ctrl SP1205, subj: Cor‘figuration ControlKanaccinst of Progrim E-01A iloastce• Vehicles, 19 Jun 63 (s/Gp4).236. Rug Cite APRS= TSTri. urektedi exot /kg Cite 1720A 13-7-22, 1520457Jul 63.257. APCO (MAR) Ltr to Ir•titIPICI e.:Wrosa, auk,: Tansmittal of,14emorcsulavaof Awl:tomato 20 Aus C3, v/3. Ateb: t7134tV-ITZA ;
r!cmorandua of AgreementRASA Office of Space Sete:seen Agana Launch %Mole
PrOZ21211, 9 Aua 63.
gsa. (ssrA) Ltr (C/Oph) to Sfris Annual Report(3 Oft 1902 - 3 oct 1'153), Bel) 63.of Achievements
ix:Xi:deice Release Ue: 1396-0, 21. Oct 63.Reg Cite leipA 7-11-6, 0719562 Uov 63.
261. :Ammer). Report - TreAster of r-r..; Azena 11/•oarclie fro:a AVM) to ;MCAVAC, 31 Dec 63. '•
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265. (2►117,) Lhi i.•.:A;;;;4) tt.• :...port., 1 •:!•ilwryso %Tittle 1.C5 14, 1:: Mk: 6h, vi, (0); •2 (0); (U); 46 (a).- .•
.266. 8:.01) (S.%) !•t* (1•:L*3. i rick Iti..o.)0
nail): Mama ts,:vrto 6ho ••.fi •atah:1ott • 1•.0 Sae fro-: Csn Ceir-lt.r.:ra • 41 •
261. WM (S.%) Ltr (Una,. voio AtIl+) to AIT: (f.; •-ra St•hricavorsG •neral Dyn•-•:..1.4.4Artre:fx Um: Tvoz-...; •. to SLV-3/44;7!;tt Taylors).Ocksadlity, frr ”t71 Op VP! AVilj hteit 1.00.
248. 132Ut Ritao •mthr; for Grue•...3:. We: n • .,. Cooper (IX.N.P.,4, cub.): licquost forAuthoriti to 31.11.ce gujor i.zout Sobumiletator.; to i.ncoaluto :str.tuop10 Doo 64.
269. ( ►3* .tetr (f.VGIsit) to ATM a.• d tg.711P (in ti.t.n..), subj: Ratuoat torDattrnination tird rindirg;.; Pis.rate.nt tb AFPI 3-211i 1 25 Jau .45.
2(0. SSD (GSVA) JAr (CIC04) te• ►S:12, Liztorical Roiport, 3. J •ly 1964 -31 Dvaesabor 3.Sesit, 5 Pet, 4, ►/5 ttei. Ltda.
accia At.lea "yam Tarc •t Venial* kyrlosup l•anactramt 'and RoaponsibilitiesAgreement bottroon the No • ion;s1 lso •onrAtien anl Sp• ce Adadniet •adon ' •Kennel almacernrt Cantor tni Unici..-.1 Statue t.l.rlrerce I►ir Fora* SyateaaCommada Space System; Divinice, 1•:2.r 65.
rm. MID (553A) ar.bj: reourau et,12. /yea cols l'hickartysand Mn ot AD, 9 YAW 65.
ganorandun for Gen INvik• Tart.: Gen Ccor_tro trou Col Hcal3.tccp tub&Advanced Life enpiwrt .Cepaule, 2 /..fr 65.
•SSD (86:) Ltr (C/Cple) to AMC end lig 1:2A1.46 (in turn), subj: Request forDotcrcdnatIon, cad PludInza Eursoont to Arer 23-1404. 65. •
WA (SSW) Lt • to MC (GC00), cal: Roo:oat tor Organisation Menge - •Gemini Agon ► Diviolon (cssinj, 29 Jul 65.
•b.13 (BMA) Ltr (C1700 to SIM, c144: VastorJcal s Bakadte 1 January 1965 -30 JUne 1965) 9 Auc 65, v/5 Atoll: 146 1 (*IA).
Naz. Cite ssa loan, 20 Cll. 65.
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279. le:71 Lt' Col(Dricaon !:01,
200. Ros Cite Z0 3o • .5 LLY
g2C1. S.M (V.7.7..) . Ltr (O. •!:) to LV :z , . u!,4: 4 .'.....1....• -tea .AI:ea... i it 5 ist,..a•:1. (U); 2. orittt.11; 3 (U); h. ( 1.2); 5 (C); (. (U); T. Co), Pba 6.1.SSD (Ma) Ltr to U:4! nna 1:q uv te, suh,;: :::::otst for Petorminationatitarimitazu Pawcutnt to APEX 3-=11h, 8 Jul C6.
SSD (CNA) Ltr (CPulvio Chin% Ltchc 2) 4; 5 es 8), mi.4 •j: HistoricalBoport for the To •lna of 1 Ju •• •ry 19% - ZO June 19(A: 29 Jul 66.•
281:. CSD (JCV) Ltr to f7.013 (Gen 1:n1.1.0. cubit Lon% Cuit: . :we anti Controlthlbeyetcma Develosacat, 1 rob CT, (C/Op3).
205. SSD (SSVA) Ltr (Unnl ti/ob/C12. 1.44.1) 2t 7, Cl is 9) to DSV, cubJ: Elutorical'Report, 1 JUl 66 to 31 Dec 65, 3 Fab 44.•
286. DAV Ltr (043) to :Mk httituac COntrol Watca Configuration,8Feb GT.
20T. MAF (8P-73) Ltr to CNA (Major Lel% cubj: Standard Asenation, 13 Feb 67.
288: Arm (Rio) Ltr to Dal (SZGV/Col D. V. 3111or), cubj: M y/caeca /scanDevolopment, 2614:ar6y.
209. SSD (OSVAP) Ltr (00) to SSE' (1.r. ECCUllan), cubj: Users orStandard Agana Vehicle, 7 API' 67.
290. SSD %VA) Lir to BSV (rplamilton), anbj: loved liana DevelopmentProBrael, 28 APal
290a. Briefing Charts (Wm) Hc2ort ox'' Special Board on Mean Procurementsaw, 1140,44%
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290b.. (Chr3), Cite SSD 67-12, 24 •ey' 67.
P900. MoS (OA, Cita SCBS 22931, 262111Z 67, 11.cq 67.291. SSD (SSV) Ltr to saw (Qntilartin), sub j; SSD Pomiition on SIM .
Propocol for a Batt Production Nancsamont Concept for Mena, 2 Jun 0.
292. NPR cad May Hobert H. Cre.rford, 7 Jun 67.
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Performance 1:equi •eman'i::, 32 Jun 67.
• 2918. DAY (01,-2) LA...r (CA1p3) to imitiplc. rut' I: Ittyroved Aqcna,1, AM o.
go. Lockheed Lr.tortIG chortr, EUbJ: cuswiltvi izentto 21 Jun 67.
296: ' DAP (8P-1) Lim (C/Op3) (Gm CoOpt...r), Imprond Agena,23 Jun 67.
297. MYR se PAillaborb F. Owlord, Xxprov0 A:Ana HaquirmontsMeeting, 2) Jun 67.
W. Briefing brio on Agent 1) and X thurciziant :eroVcas, 11 Jul er.
20. CAM (1247A) htr (Una v.to C/0.1A Matt 5 an 8) to WI sbj: HistoricalReport, Er OVI. 67.
Prevail Plan, subj: Cuatveintd St arAnra Agana, pot DogincoringProem Plan, Contract YoliC199-67-C-01V2, Jul
Briefing Charts, aub3: Ste • ie:O. /cepa, 28 Jul'
ono (wwA) Dtr to OVIS (Cen Martin), oubj; Ice= D ContractStructure, S Aug 67.
MOO (S 0) lit, (C/00) St.PSP (Oen Martin), ruhj: igproved.AgenaP3Aght Teat, Lt Aug 67•
304. • NIP (SP-1) Ltr (C/Op3) to CC-2 (men Cooper), tub.): Dainroved AgenaPlight Teat, 01 Aug 67.
309. CAMCO (iv) .Ltr to SAPCP (Gen Martin), oubj: Pct Production Menage-neat Concept itor Acme, 22 Aug 67.
DAP (8P-1) Lim (043) to CNC-2 (Cruz Cooper), oubj: Znprovok Agana,30 Avg 6Y.
306i. 8A100 (INO-2) Itr (C/03) to MS (Can Martin, au)* ZoirovalAcs, 7 80P 67.
306b. DAP (8P-3.) Ltr (!/Gp3) to 386-2 (Gait Cooper),Ikuuyienent Coneept for Agana, 8 Sop 67. .
306a. Memorandini for Con 0 •80111. (C/Oph) cod MOO= Paul T. 000Pur, subj:Bev Production ganageart Concept for Agena, 18 Sep 6T.
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311.- Ws? (:.,1'.1 .tpli..2)• (We) ti/if /7.°!:?...) to V.•• 1:::1 (X.beol.oubj-: 22 Jr:a 1.;:!, AUL- btv...4.b..rul.O.312 • Tye . (:245) t•; r.S4,1 11114011.0 HOPOrts 1 July ••19 October 12:.;T: hisr
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At the N-6 %wawa direction neating of 2C-29 Deeenber 1960. thebasic eaafigeratica of the Agana 1 vehiele loam finalised mod rewire-sweats for the bealga were given verbally to U. This ecatigooratloais the .stammierdised Awns proposed by IfiValt sa a result of recenttermmtigatteaa with Lockheed, end immludes a model 10205 forwardaldpboly mai equisaat rack With a sore effieleat arrangement of .egulimarta •lat this rook as abeam co Lao brewing OC-1212.
The aselor structural Mapooente of the vahicle are as !allows:
♦ Formant Sftd-body mod equipment reek - - MD "We/ 1tZto5Aft add-body emet amine thrust cons - - " " 5202
e. Propellant teak amiably (22) - MDI, la 62n5
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3. The 121120 2-6 preliminary equipamnt 3.1et. zasso/Trettr3, alaculd bemodified to motors with paragraph 2. aho y., and to seat the rewire-seats of a six doqr edeolca. The ocommunication wad control equkammtto he provided la as follows:
a. Unitised Type II tele:atter'b. Viti► exit edema
1111 orbit eaten*Zwit orbit esteem switch
a. 117 soupier TIC1,001111111ST *A IX
VIC ► AP assembly v.:. I.h. ieneducarsS. Coax cable*
Ito total dry velext of the Mune, inaludiug the adapter section butnot inaludieg attitude ccertrol gee, ar the vessels far this gas, shouldmat exceed 2080 plods.
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ILIplcr..eLlation of Vow Test Philosophy Discoverer Program,Contr.ct r.F 04(447)-558
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California
IN2fercr.co your =Osage,L71). 3M651,6, ag..jt 11..-plwentation of::ow Toot Philosophy Discoveror Program, Contract ,-F 01464** a.:ate. 40 December 1760. .
Part, 2 of your rootage referral to atovo, is not understar.dablosince the groan. objective of the U Test Philosophy is to docroasethe costly pc • iod frua manufacturing to launch for each vehicle. Itis cANctal that implementation of the tier Test Philosophy will roaultin :‘ auLstattial credit to the overall Discoverer Progr.as.
.s. .i of your referenced menace alto neods clarification airecoTit. l/s7..);01, •;:u.jt Osboission of Toot Premier* to Implecont V I*Toat Milocoptcr for Contract AP 04( ••47)-55e, &WI :sutzittal a r.crd toot procedure for Force approval which provide:1for Ziscovoror vohiclos rombor 1111 an.t micas meat. • It is not cm:siderealunrcr...onak,le to issuce that sattmisaion of the test rrocodure •mn La40.1Ca cerziderAblo ovaluation atal an ultimate IMO conclusion that the:ow :idl000phy vas round out in the beat interest., of the Contractor
...nd IL, ass &wirier. part 3 of your referenced meta& .tends toCOW :0;i' :.hat the teat procodure W413 cubmittod for Air. Force approvalprior-to adequate nib evaluation and of
::a ;Trost the inforcation re-.uestad .W latter, mato subject.:',ovo, datcd . 18 tiovasbor 1%0, furnished at the oarlieat
Touitile date. Purthor it is requested that the Contractor reaffirmtho 1434.511.11itil of ettaining the basic objective of the now testhilosorly aa st3to3 in MID letter to hes•
•Luza procedural improvccont activity on %fetus testing is intendod
to insure r.untmum utilisation o: testequipment through hrpass of..CT II l'or some yohicles ar4 reamtion of repetitive testing at any testcon+er. The gross objective is to damage the costly period fral =Ira-:::cts..-iLz to launch for each vehicle."
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Aston Program is to place a separable spacecraft es • prescribed lunar
trajectn7 or into earth orbit to isather octestifie iaferosiles and data.The program viii first danoostran the capability of jettiessing the space•
craft shroud and saparatiss the spacecraft foes Pb. Asses vadat.. Ma
program will also develop and damestrato the earthing/ of the Apaa I retrosystem to retard the second stays. To eaten these objestives, the 'RSAviii use the bookstand and esporteeee wised by the VW is their Satellite
Span prosiraas is tarn of Awn -gegissirieg, preeederee'aed launchoperations.
101/011011.0-- Tha spacecraft for the hoar atastoss ($awr) are
anuf.actured by Jet Propulsios laboratory seder .contract vita nth. gasspacecraft are instrumented and desigood to ascomplish the fallowing,
a, lithe setestifte studies of latexplasstery India such as the *dros
geocoron, intatiplaastary dest,field• sod .ag ed portialgs.
Obtain high reioletiee television photolysis*s of the moos.
c. Load a survivable package as the lase surface oostaisies •thermometer and saiminatar.
(0051IDS1111.11)— The satellite spacecraft are obtained older the dixactiss
of Goddard Space night Center wo. atmorousisa aatatuas (Nimbus)
are designed and probated by .IC sidle the $•27 sainting satellite is •
Catalan eestetbettee. is the Zetematteeel fieephysteal bee.
DOWNGRADED AT 3 l'5AR INTERVALS.
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-feamaTIF-Y. mat •-• - agun• sath•gp.h it is intended that thisprogram mill co• taus for •t eel leers b. 1942, oily the launches
through 1962 • firm. Mg .reat sob t is as follows
IMPLIINS slinkJuly 1961 ‘tlas/Agena s . Lamm Test Vehicle
October 1961 Atlas/41Pa s Wear Test Vehicle
January 1962 Atlas/Agrms 1 Wear Impact
Nisch 1962 Thor/Agena • • Scientific Satellite
April 1962 . Atlas/Ague 3 Lunar Impact
June • 1962 lier/Apms S Mationologieal Satellite
June 1962 Atlas/Asses 3 Ammar Slyest
September 1962 lher/dIon'
Desember 1962 Thar/Agena 3 Meteorological Satellite
Mit Lunar flights wilt be leueshsd fres the Atlantic 11Lsstla Seem allethers rill be made fres Vaadanherg lit lame Sue.
The Atlas/Agene 3 beeswax' system is savable el placing apptradastely"
SOO pounds in the viciaity of the woe. The ther/Agens 3 booster system ea*
place appreadastely GOO puede into a GOO aeutieal mile eircular polar earth
orbit.
--460•1141101111A14— Pronamibumessibilitlia • Nader NASA. Order No. 1144014.4
the Air Force is supportiag the NA ► Apse 3 Pregram. This mill permit MA
to take full advantage of the tesheieal and speratiseal ►ackground add
experienis developed by the ALT farce la epees Mester project's permit
contraetors to diesherge their seetreetnal obligation with NASA mod NSW
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.4011.. TESTS Of ME AGENA SATELLITES VAS REVIEWED BY THE UNDER; • ...SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE DURING A PRESENTATION IN THIS XQ ON
:17-JANUARY 1961. REPRESENTATIVES OF ARDC AND AFBMD PARTICIPATED.
: ADM PLANS FOR THIS FACILITY OUTLINED BY LT COL BLUM ARE .
. • CONCURRED IN. PART II. IT IS DESIRED THAT THE AFBND CONTINUOUSLYREVIEW THE RELATIONSHIP OF TXE SANTA CRUZ TEST FACILITY TO THE
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.• SUNNYVALE, SANTA CRUZ, MISSILE ASSEMBLY BUILDING, AND THE PADEgVAR DS THE OBJECTIVE OF STREAMLINING TEST PROCEDURES MDREDUCING PAD TURNAROUND TIME. PART III. THE RESTRICTIONSIMPOSED UPON THE AFIMID BY OUR MESS AGE AFD3D •MS T1 SA 6 ARE
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-• N; .. • .: ' trajectories. Agen os involved in management of Agena B Launch '.: Vehicle Program aro e NASA Office of Launch Vehicle Programs -C.
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(CUP), larshall Spec Flight Center (SFC), USAF Ballistic , . .. .
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:T,sponsibility of tho Jet opulsion Laboratory':::' and 'Goddard .!Space Flight Center (GSFC) ho will supply tha spat craft. !espective responsibilities f these organizations ax4 defined. ,in 3.0 below. Interface cm4 ntogration matter? between vehicle
• 'and spacecraft programs are c rdinated by committees whosefunctions cro describcd *rarein • •:
1.2 NASA Atlas-Agena and Thor-Agela ehicles are basically similar • ;: ito the vehicle components of the
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Discoverer, Midas a:-.3 Samos. In Or to take advantage of : .' ';::4.existing USAF capability and pr •es, tho NASA is implementing :....,-;....1,
the Age'sa program through rstabli USAF Satellite SystemschLnnels.
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2.1 . .1.d purpose of this document is to defi responsibilities,..:caedures, and implementing organization or the NASA Agena BLaunch Vehicle Program in a manner which Is
2.1.1 Enable NASA to fulfill its responsibi ties for achievithe bad,: missions of the NASA Agana B ogram.
2.1.2 iaable NASA to inqure that its technical pwrformanceand operational requirementi are total
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disseMination of panty, approval of the budget, and • -insuring th‘ • pros= content is consistent with NASAobjectives and fisca/ resources. He is the °antral ••contact point ►t NASA Headquarters for the Agene LaunchVehicles Program snd shall be cognizant of all matters 'relating to th: Agena Laionch Vehiclet Program and its .
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3.1.2 Operating manapment responsibility and authority arevested in the Marshall Space Flight Center. Thedesignated representative for carrying out ►SFO functions •is the Agena Project Director. He is responsible for theplanning and execution of approved Agena Vehicle Projects,including techniosl direction, approval of specificationsand contracts, sad preparation of the budget. The AgenaProject Director will assign, under his direction' s= •Assistant Project Director it MIND and a Plant More-;tentative at LMSD. The Assistant Project Director willact as the NASA representative for the normal 'conductof business with MOWS= and associated contractors.The Plant Representative will coordinate and be cognizantof NASA activities at Lockheed.
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vehicle and spacemft. Problema and recommended solutions are. 'presented to the WOW vehicle or spacecraft Management authority:!for action. The Board, committees or panels do not possess line. i•management or project direction authority, nor do their members'' ?by virtue of their position on the Board, committees of panels. .However, the members are selected because their positions intheir respective organizations permit them to make managementand program direction decisions at the Board meetings.
4.1.1 The Atone B Coordination Board provides coordination 'for joint vehicle-spacecraft matters of policy, mission . •requirements, poriormance criteria, and planning. Netter''•which cannot be resolved by the Board will be submittedto the Directors of Space Flight Programs and LaunchVehicle Programs with alternative recommendations. TheChairman of the Agana 8 Coordination Board is appointedfrom NASA Headquarters staff with members from HNC, '.JP1., GSFC and NASA Headquarters.
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5.1.1 Direct contact and liaison between authorized NASA repro- •sentatives and associated contractors will take placeas required to discuss technical matters.
5.1.2 Technical direction of contractor engineering for NASApeculiar requirements, within the scopt.of existingcontracts, 1111 be exercised by direct NASA liaison, withcontractors. The NSFC Assistant Project Director at BNDand the Plant Representative at Lockheed are the authorised,
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representatives of the MSFC Project Director for thisfunction. Any NASA ections.which is likely to affect :.the statement of work, cost, schedules and/or any other-,AF contracts at Lockheed will be handled through BXD.
•Direction of =tractors, outside the scope of existihg,contracts, wiis ad implemented by MSFC through smq(Bmcin accordance with jointly approved procedures. .1
Recommendations concerning vehicle matters, as agreedto ay the Agena• B Coordination Board orlts-associatedCommittees, shall be carried out by the WPC AgenaProject Director or OLVP Program Manager, as applicable.Items incapable of resolution by the Board, committeesor panels shall be referred to the next higher authorityas discussed in paragraph 4.0..
BliD/BUC will furnish . NASA with copies of all requestsfor proposals, contractor proposals, contracts andamondmants relating to the procurement of vehiclei and
NASA requirements will bo placed on contract throughindividual contractual actions between BMC and con-tractors. Items procured and funds expended on NASAtasks will be clearly identified and accounted for byrespective contractors in fiscal reporting procedures.Insofar as poisible, NASA procurement will be accomplishedby contracts separate and apart from contracts. for the'USAF Agena 3 program.
support for NASA Agena vehicles and boosters. Accompanyingendorsemots.and recommendations by BRD/BMC at theirdiscretion are encouraged.
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5.1.9 Inspections and tests required for acceptance of NASA •vehicles and support equipment will be witnessed jointlyby Air Force Plant Upresentatives and authorized NASA
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6.1.1 The MASA LaUnch Opere.ions Directorate (LOD) will haveovorall responaibilitlf and authority for plannidg andexecution of launch operations.
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6.2.1 Each of the groups described in 6.1, above, will participate'in day-to-day preparaticas for launch. Direct liaise; • . •between all groups is authorized, subject to the limitationthem formal agreements can only be made by the controllinggroups defined in 6.1.3, 6.2.2, and 6.2.3,'below.
6.2.2 The Agana B Sub*Working Croup of the Joint Atlas-Space.Flight Test Working Croup will act as the . prime mechanismfor coordinating flight preparations. Actions of this.group which affect eme NASA programs will be subject tofinal approval of LOD.
6.2.3 During the pre-launch phase of vehicle assembly; teat madcheck-out, the LOD will observe the operations of Lockheed .and Convair. This is intended for familiarisation purposes.Technical discussions aimed at improving reliability, pro-cedures, etc., will occur provided that no changes will bemade by the contractors without express certification,f IND.
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.6.3.2.1 Mission Director assigned by 3101. or GSFC provideslocal direction of all mission activities at AMR,collating Inputs from space track; comeceidations,Spacecraft Test Engineer, etc., to determine total.mission readiness for launch. Re informs theOperations and Test Director on'all pertinent mattersregarding worldwide system status and confers win.him on mission status: r.
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1.. As Aerospace builds in numberi of people and in capability, moreand more issues as to the way in which AFBMD and Aorocpaco worktogether, and the responsibilities which each agency . should have,arise. Many of these issues must be decided on a case by, caseoasis and I think considerable progress is being made. There is onea rua which I believe will become a matter for decision in the nearfuture. This bee tad* with the role of Aerospace is space systemsat the launch bass.
As you know, in the Ballistic Missile Program the STL hasin the development of Atlas, Titati, Thor and Minuteman occupiedoesentinlly a line position at the launch base, • ssnctioning in the roleof test da . 444.-. The' ATL responsibilities in this role are welldockuuentu . :relieve that the arrangements made, which havepplia priu..trily to Patrick AM and to the Ballistic Missile Progr...s,
wore appropriate for a major now missile system under development.The technicar supervision required at the launch base to insure thatguidance, re-entry vehicles, propulsion, and airframe were properlyintegrated and chock. d out required at that point in history more .technical management talent than the Air Jor ge had in its inventory. •
The same situation does not preyail today In the.apacebnainess.at least insofar as mound space bopatore are twat:wed, For overtwo years, we have been operating at VAIB without benefit of an"STL4ike" test director. / think the results speak for themselves. ,.Further it is Colonel Codes feeling that Systems Engineering andTechnical Direction is basically a function properly performed atInglowood but which should not be poiformed in the field. It iscertainly bard to determine what Systems Engineering is going to •be accomplished at YAM on the Atlas•Agena combination byAerospace. I would therefore propose that a policy be establishedto the effect that Systems Engineering and Technical Direction doebnot ext....miLteleuneh activities and that Aerospace Cor
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. of the manpower and dollar. shortage which either does, or will exist -for AerosPia*. I feel that are should reduce their activities to technicalassistance at both of our launch bases.
4. 1 have discussed this matter with Colonel Cody and with ColonelWignall and they concur with the Ideas expressed herein. I am . •equally certain from "sounding out" some Aerospace personnel thatthey will nion•concur so that before the issue it officially raised withthem. I need your assursase of support in this proposed policy.' • Your •
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The Agana B eons' vith en adapter that fastens to the boosterat a construction joint. This joint up to ACM Ms beenat the paylced.adopter mounting ring of the ecerospanding adssila. at the Atlas thisling has a diameter at 71 tubes vita bolts nearly wally spaced*caption is that foes holes are slightly misplaced to eat as locators).ilestrleal canneetare to the Agate era fixed inane this adaptor mod UV
stiseomeoted_prior to separation by pyrotechnic actuated spring ejected.discanaeots (standard cum sonaectors attach to booster wiring). Theadapter stays with the booster after Agena *operettas. (C)
Ba Ealeratica requirensats.
The booster tuft amply a signal which closes relays in the Mena.11111"y closure actuates the separation devices mrd Unites retro rocketsmanited on the Adapter (Notes Agena guidance Alsatians ars also necessarysuch that separatiai is one of four sigeels which Gee= in this Mae atflight). (C)
C. Special requirer.ents at separation. •
The booster mutt asintain its attitude through sufficient time• .or the Asa guidance systat to be actuatAd. If cessation at attitudecontrol occurs...valor to separation, residoi1 rates in all three axes rustremain below llsec. rc.-ing separation, booster formed thrust suet besero. (C)
Description of the Agana D.
(I) Total gross 'might is iable 4eeuds.Lt an mission; naxisusleVeeted 21,00V; minim% 15, (a)
(2) ra•zttal vaunts for013,500# Vallee ID Pi? Gad Yev Ohreabout 1%000 sing-ft- and about 330 sing-ft In roll. (C)
(3) Agana B threw: at separation is sero. (C)
(h) Drag of the Agana.
A curve of C vs. Mash suntier is enclosed (see l'iggure 1).This curve,uses a reference area of 76.‘ cis ft. (C)
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The booster suet he cutoff such that the error In velocityat booster apogee is lees then 5 Am. (3)
Velocity butte to be provided by booster.
Mina presently delivers a 198000? vehicle to 300 nauticalsass with a 3 sigma probabiLitY of perfanance with 114000 fpsvelocity. Agana velocity depends on stecion and weight. (S)
Acceleration sad temperature profiles for the Atlas and AgenaB. •
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both Atlas end Agena. Tagarature profiles vs flight tineare a function at selected booster contiguratica• material andtrajectory. Agana tamp:raterss are not a ccadition on boasterdesign balms the trajectory heisting rates. (u)
Limits and tolerances of acceleraticas temperature, pressurecad vibration for the present vehicles.
Atlas Units are unneceseary for a solid booster study. TheAgana lisdts are depeachat on the nissioas however, for the19,000# vehicle, longitudinal acteelerstiam Unit. Is 7.351.lateral load Unit Is 1.58 with the other factors enable ofaccepting the trajectories. Vibration Unita of the Aganahave not been derived (the vibration spectres has beenanalysed to determine test specifications for oomesonents basedon total booster • Agana characteristics). (c)
(10) Attitude sad dynamic pressure Halts of Agana B.
Attitude data is significant onl vhen considered with thecombined booster Agena serokenemics.•A representative east-mat bending ameent amid shear cum is inolosed (rigors fe). •The following data is rotenone for Figure ht 30,000 tootaltitude 7.5 deem* angle of attacks MACS 1.4, 859 petdynode Pressures weight of taa,k76 pounds, 2.031'e lassitu-dinal aceeleration 0.332g os lateral, acceleration. Ramiepressure Unit is :bout 900 pet (variable vith nose configure-tin). (C)
B. resign details of separation of Apia B from Atlas.
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Naos solid rockets cf ft size capable at' performing the mission40 1$ awe exist, aseeptonee opeolfientis a do not =let 411301rept Ingears' tenni. Seed Mr Force •specIfications far aeronauticalrocket motors do exist. These are: •
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These .dairats aro all dated 6 April 1959 eel all have an eamednentteeth' 16 as 1959. (2)
I. What ers the vial ereiromment llaitstless for launching sad'title saations?
retat *ad Units are nornally 20 loots steady with 30 MotAtreettems In the unaupportod cmodition (pinta removed).
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''. a. Enable NASA to fulfill its responsibilities for achieving ..,-.;..i:: • ::;:i1.
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e. Provide NASA the benefits of contract adstinistrationservices and procedures already established for USAF programs whichemploy the basic vehicles to be utilised in the NASA Agena B Program.
a. Responsibility for produresent together with logisticand management support to meet NASA Agena B launch schedules areassigned to USAF. SSD will be responsible'for operational, admin-istrative and technical support for NASA Agana B bum& vehicles.This shall include personnel and facilities in support of launchoperations. •
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••4. .AttaChed is a current schedule of the NASA Agana B program.
This-schedule includes leundhes from both APETC and Vandenberg APBas well as both Atlas/Agent B and Thar/Agena B booster combinations.
`') This office has been informed that this twenty vehicle schedule willbi iingmented to approximately thirty five launches in the very nearfuture.
5• Fund estimates for the programer* somewhat complicated by thefact that NASA currently-has ordered twenty one first stages (nineAtlas-and twelve Thor)'and twat** Agent Bs. It is fUrther complicated inthat the Thor boosters are not biting funded on an incremental
basis. Current agreements provide that the Thor booster costs willbe'funded lathe year in which the vehicle is launched. A thirdvariable in the Lost estimates is the complexity' of the Agema/Space-craft interface for dOwnstreammissions. With this preface thefollowing fond ultimates reflect the twenty flight program currently
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Cumulative through Fr 1961' $ 38.7 million
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6. link currently has under study further additional flights whichmight increase . the program to approximatelythirty five flightwthroughcalendar roar 1964. Informal infatuation received by this' office .indicates that NASA. has budgeted the following amounts in anticipationof such a program increases
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concerning ', standardising" the Agana. This is a subject of great interest to us 1- -x • . since there are often. many well-known advantages to standardisation, and also . • •f-)43 -:%. because. the Agana is. an important . elernen• in many of the projects ol which we • .e? . 1. are currently assisting you: Further. it seems apparent that any variant of the • '1.1.- I . • : Agena concept 'will play an important role in future, as yet undefined, space t • . ' !.
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. This study has confirmed the feeling that there could be, indeed, many benefitsfrom a type of design cleanup and standardization. It certainly appears the pro. •pulsion equipment can be easily "standardized"; indeed, little variation exists In .current configurations. The =ciliary power system, with some design cleanup. •
. also 'deems to be easily standardized as long as liodbility is left for some choice, '•perhaps from a spectrum of sub-assemblies (batteries and solar arrays and
eventually peihaps SNAP uzdts). The structural portion of the Agana can well also **1
use design review and be reasonaily frosen, particularly if the sldn thickness can -• • • vg,:kvary for payloads of different weight, as we understand is the present intent.
- :Cuidence.and control equipsnent shows considerable variation al the present izi the . • . *.•'Various Agenas. liowever, since certain portions of it have . causal grobaS difficulty
' (such•as horizon sensors) this may be primarily an indication that more criticalengineering cleanup or improvement is called for.
We do feel that three basic points bear' watching:. • •,
1. One Must be cautious that redesign (which may breed, some new problems). goal no further than is justified by economic pay-off (including. of course.the aspects of reliability), as well as shortened time schedules, project : ► -4
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feeling that no significant compromises 'should be made in a re-engineered.. Aisne which compromises it as a th#st stage in favor of payload space
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Because of our deep interest in this activity and the fact that many of Aerospace'scurrent effictive projezts depend on the performance and timely delivery of Agent's, •
j . ' we desire to help on. the s standardisation program to our fullest ability. We feelthat we can be most helpful only if we can assume the General System 'Engineering
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1. In June of this year, SSD entered into a study contract with LMSCfor the purpose of determining preliminary design features of a stand-ard Agana. vehicle. The results of this study have recently been madeavailable to SSD.. These results have been judged sufficiently favor-able toward achieving a standardised Agana vehicle as to cause &dep..
. tion of the concept by the Air Forie. Briefings on this concept havebeen made throughout this complex, to the Commander AFSC. to.•various offices within the Air Staff, and to the Under Secretary ofthe Air, Force. The information and the concept was favorably receivedat alllevels within the Air Force and SSD has been instructed to imple•meat the.standard Agena concept.
.2. As a matter of policy, it is intentd that all Agena vehicles ached- L.tiled to be Paunched liabsequent to Januar.). 1963 will use the standa,td-ized Agena which has been given the designation of Agena D. SSD has •been directed to proceed on CPFF contract with LMSC to engineerand produce the Agana D. We are further instructed that a fixed price •type contract will be written with LMSC as soon as data for such a •proposal, and negotiation are available.
'3. The Agena. D development will be managed by the Agana office (SSZA).Results of the preliminary design study are available through that officeand it is'anticipated that additional detailed information relative to •performance and interface design will be forthcoming within the nextthirty to forty five days. Your known technical mission requirementswhich could affect the basic vehicle design or the selection of the •Agena D components, should be made known to the Awns, office immedi•ately so that they can be considered during this design period.
1 . .4. It is mandatory that all programs riqiiriZg the Agena vehicle maketheir numerical requirements known for calendar year 1963 to the Agenaoffice at the earliest po gisible data: •
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This is in responsenee to your letter dated 14 September 1961. I. appreciate the interact which Aerospace has shown in standardising.the Agana, vehicle. As our conversation on 14 September disclosed.the concept of a standard Agena vehicle, together with its preliminarydesign, has been completed. As the attached memoranda:as points out,the briefings have been conducted to all levels of the Air Force withresultant approval of the concept and SSD is proceeding with the detailedengineering required.
0 In regard to the three basic points mentioned in your letter,* wecertainly concur with these points and while I feel the Agena officehas already considered these points is detail. I am providing a copyof your- letter to Colonel Elam for his further consideration.appreciate your offer to help OA the atandardisedAzeas program. Iregret that you f301 you can be helpful only if Aerospace assumesthe General System•Engineering Technical Direetion .rolea it is notthe intent of SSD that this be an Aerospace responsibility.
3. There is obviously a need for your participation and t believethat it is desirable to lava a focal point for Agena technical matterswithin the Aerospace Corporation. A mall office of one or twoindividuals within the Aerospace Corporation could provide a focalpoint for Aerospace program offices to obtain detailed informationon the various configurations of the Agena now in existence as wellae the Agana D vebiclo and could be. used for technical assiatzz.ce tothe Air Force on some specialised occasions. I believe this haspreviously been su„,.verested to the Aerospace Corporation in a bitterfrom General=land to Dr Getting dated 14 September. •*AerospaceRole in SAMOS. MIDAS, and DISCOVERER, projects. I should behappy te. scuss this with you further if you have any comments.
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SUBJECT: Standardized AG N'
I have had two cor.vcr.-;:-..---:=5 s:: ca the briefing and our discussionsOctober 3 relative to a :::.-ograrn stax•.lardiaed AGENA. vehicle.One of these was with Dr. Chz:y:: ar.:1 other was a. long meeting withDr. Sterling Livingston and two of his assoe..ates, Messrs. Fox and Mathews,from Mar.agerae=t Control Systems, Inc. , an activity, which along withI-Zarbridge House is furnishing manager:7.c= zervIces to the Don. • We havereached the following' conclusions:
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I. The idea of a standardized AGEXA as presented. in the Airrorce briefing of October 3 is certainly Ii it can be done witha reasonable expenditure of effort and funds, it seams vary likely that itwould prove to be economically and :3=c:tic:malty warranted over the longpull, based upon our current assessmz.n: of space pr.ograrn requirements.
v .•Accordingly, this office approves the undertaidug of a first
phase effort which will be aimed at eamblishing, with considerably greaterconfidance, :Ito feasibility of accornp11...hing what is claimed, and establish-ing orgar.inarional and procedural mechanisms for bettor insuring that weachieve the desired results in accordance with plan.
The Faso I effort that I contemplate may to a certain extentalready be underway, judging from what Dr. Charyk told me. It shouldhave the following characteristics and ob:* catves which I believe reflectthe sum of our discussions on the subject: •
a. First, the contractor should be required to formulate apreliminary design of the s=ndardized vehicle. This should be accomplishedin approximately sixty days. It should be sufficiently comprehensive andcomplete so that we can be sure -
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' • b. At the end of preliminary •design we should boable to review in report form, not 4...L.` form, a set of drawings,spocifications and descripdvo •&corm= •.including par:s lists,- for example)which could be cub:Ice:ad to the cridcal rovtavi of a knowledgeable group ofindependent technical appraisers.. Tho &came= I am think...u2 of would bea normal, logical and necessary r.s.-zt of :ha over-all design proceoa. Ifthey have not been generated, there is no point of put •Ang more d.osignorsto work on a eatpanded scab. If they have been ger-Q.v.:Ude they can servoat: a basic 'Loth for assessing the adequacy of the &et= ma: as a basis forproceeding teen it within.the contractor's
C. • In addition to this import.-..--.t design effortduring Phase I, arrangements should bo specified for the on-going rnar.age-relent of the program in considerable detail. the items that are ofgreat importance are: - -
(I) How well is the contractor organized for this job?Will it be mixed in with everything else he is doing? If so, that is likelyto be uosadsfactory. Is he prepared to e a project organization •with very Little depood.ence on funcdor.ally z.:.-zaz...ized groups withiii his •plant? If so, the prospects for .goot manaLQmont and contratwillbe °oho:iced.The contractor's ability and intentions in this regard should be specifieddetail, including a description of the assignment of key personoel and theimpact of this job on .other work.
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(2) I can think of no reason for rat introducing PERT'tec.hr.iques for project es mating and control for both d.ollara and schedulesin. accomplishing this job. The Phase I period should also include arrange-ments for establishing this system
. (3) The PERT system is no batter thai the raw data Whichserves as input and the adequacy with which the output is suitable for use
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feat should cor.templated is a phased or convert--i from cost. reirnbur:A;rcent basis to a fLviid price In order to itnple=nt such
objectives would be necessary to estLblisk. from the begt:-..no g costcollection centers and accour.d.ng pracdces, subject to audit, which willenable the Air Force to negotiate rEajor. segments of -ae u.r.dertaldng ona exact price•basis in future months and years. Without such cost cer.t.::.-sand accounting practices, .this•traasidon. would be—diiacult or impossibleto make. • -
•. . (5). A stz-tr_teuz yv....;ect policy relative to major
objectives and with part.icular on the manner in which changecontrol will be applied is of considerah:e importance, and should beevoked during Phase I. This policy guiaincit should govern' programactions at all levels, but should place paricular restraint upon working .level project management, both in the Zorce and in the cont.:actor'sorganization, to avoid the disruptive, costly, Titr,e--Consiuieing . and. oftendeleterious effect of changes. The preliminary design phase, properlyaccomplished, should make such changes during the subsequent applica-eon engineering period reladvely mmecessary and correspondingly rare.
. • .. ••.4. Dr Charyk has agreed that .11: v:511 prove valuable to.udlizb
' to assistance of some-M .2magement c,cnsultents whoicrieivicei can beprovided through contractual arrangements made by the OSD. Specifically,Mr. J. Rona la Fox, who may be reached in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
.. at "(Skive:mit./ 4-8-00, is prepared to work directly VA*. 4;1u-ft-actormanagement and with Air Force representatives durinitile .lohase I •peridd for the next approximately 60 niays to dedniere ee.organizadonal,procedural, accounting, repordng, review, aud. me le-tanisniscontemplated and outlined in paragraph 3 above. Dr. Maryk and Iagreed that you will make the arrangements with Mr. Fox and put hitsin contact with the appropriate Air Force and contractor representatives.Mr. Fox and his associates are part of the organizatien headed by .Professor Sterling Livingston, who is presently acting as the Director
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Standardized AGENA. Vehicle n should be Luco=2orated in budget and in'budget' eitimating dec.:aunts as a separate line item. The fig forPhase I Should be shown as appropriate in FY '62 doc.:--neaMdons and
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Attached are two copies of memorandums prepared by the Assistant Secretaryof Defense, Mr. Rubel, on the standardized AGENA and the TITAN III launchvehicle family. While these copies 'have not been officially transmitted to thisCommand, they are being forwarded to you so that preliminary work can be under-taken immediately to Initiate Phase I as outlined in both memorandums. •
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A meeting is being set up with Dr. McMillan on the 19th of October which youshould plan to attend to discuss actions which should be taken by the Air Force ingetting both of these programs approved and under way. I presently plan to attendmyself and General Holzapple will represent the Air Staff at this meeting.
& Although it is anticipated that this Command will not receive detailed instructionson the above programs until after the Thursday meeting, it is requested that you usethe attached memorandums as a basis fot*Ring-certain work under way as I am ingeneral agreement with the courses of action proposed by Mr. Rubel
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2 Cy DDR&B memo for AsstSecy of the AF(R&D), 4 Oct 61,sub): Standardized AGENA. (C)(2 cys)
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by the Johnson Committee
25 Oct. 1961
C3‘."."..:e.:Fir.,=0 AT YEAR INT7.:WAL.-...AFfER 12 YEARS.
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Prepired by:
Dr. Abb M. Zarem
40141.64, M amaa A. Marsh
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Ltrodzicz 1
The "Stc-ndard" Agana - What cad Why 2. .
Committee's Mode of Operation 3
Comments on Engineering 5Planning 5•
Tooling 6
Manufacturing 6Vendor Problems 6
Testing Problems 7Reliability
Required Conditions 10
Summary and Conclusions 12 .
Recommendations 14
Limits of the Committee Studies . 15•
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Organization Charts 17 an 20 •
Original LMSC - AT Schedule ' 21 4.. ZZ • ti
Committee Proposed Schedule 23 • ....'1
LMSC Detail of New Schedule 24. •
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On October 17th. 1961, the Honorable Dr. Joseph V. Charyk,
Under Secretary of the Air Force. appointed the &Hewing committee to
investigate certain aspects of the Agana Satellite Programs
Clarence L. Johnson, Chairman
Dr. Abe M. Zarem/-4
Dr. James A. Marsh
Major Henry C. Howard .
The verbal directive from Dr. Charykto the groupstatedthat under
special urgency it should "investigate ways and means for improving the
reliability of the Agana vehicle and recommend improved procedures for
getting the standardized Age= D into earlier operation.". • .r.. • ....- . .-The Lockheed Missiles and Space Company at this ate were
proceeding on plane which would fly a "diagnostic vehicle" about February"
1963. Pee page yz. for the over-all develipment schedule.)
The committee (less Major Howard) met in Deriank. Calif.,
on October 18th to discuss methods of attacking the problem.-
On October 19, 20, 23, 24 and 25, the whole group spent full
time at the Lockheed Sunnyvale Plant, except fora trip to Vandonlorg
Air Force Base to become acquainted with operations and certain person • .
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The so-called "standard° Agana ben bees miteelivedifons ►
the present Mena "B" aerodynamic term. to accomplish the Moorings .
(a) Provide a redesign of the structure sad equipment
arrangement to improve greatly access to equipment and to obtain.• •
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Unarm cable and plumbing .runs and better reliability.•
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Make maximum use of proven Agate "3" tmeipment
and payloads.
Standardise the basic .velticli design to allow better•integration of various payloads: •. u: •
(d) Simplify checkout and pad problems....•
•(e) Provide interchangeability and a bettor tooling posture • • •
so that high rate production can be achieved nominally. JAW.' *ids:•per month. ••r•c.
(I) Cost reduction Jr pre the maattaabsr ,f s. . . • . . •
testing, launchinfand actual operation. • 7
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thrust and fuel volume of the vehicle. but the committee Injected thin', -..;: • ...e-ecapproach in its study. became: - . - • ..-,i-f't4:1. . .. . • t:.,...•...;.- • •. . ••• ‘--1,. . .1. • . *.st .'..:1,:_t ,
(a) Much effort has already been expended to deals& aid..„,•
. ••• . .1***14t•••mock up the present "Standardised" Agana •(henceforth refirredtO
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There little or no gamble on the aerodynamic or structural _
changes going from the "4" to the !pi• version.
A major configuration change 'would jeopardise the desired•
OPeratioisaidate as cost of the "D":
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(d) In the time period proposed in the original LUSO Agens: "Dr •
ached* (page 22). it should be possible to &slim and coastrist a. .
prototype of a much more advanced article haling better perforManct,
more payloid capability and othe • important desirable characteristics. .
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After being appointod and briefed, the committee proceeded to
LMSC at ihmayvale. Mr. Willis Raabe discussed a few iodises*:-
aspects ot namogeinest =Intention at LINZ sad their approach to the . • •problems involved. • 3
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. . •The chairman then proposed that the committee be permitted to
call as various indtvhbaals at 1114 to talk to them privately or la• • ••
cm acbjecto at Mends LITSC agrood to this appresch mod were very .• •I.I
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cooperative and forthright is all regards, providing dais lead iafeentatioa
A separate mect:r.: was held with the AFPA (CeL Jim Voyles)
and Air Force of:acerb of the 6394th Test Wing. ands brief decussion
took place with Lt. al. Ed alum, Agana Project Disecttire SSD.
After 12LSC presented their original schedale for producing
the Azena "D" (page ash the committee proposed as alternate program .1.- . . . .1 (page 43), with a request to LMSC to study the plan, evaluate its prob. :
isms and possibilities, and return with a list of necessaryconditions
which would have to obtain if the revised schedule was to be met.
An arbitrary 8 month program acceleration was proposed
by the committee, compared to the original LILSC•AF schedile.
On the basis of the above, various factors affecting the pro.
gram, such as engineering, planning, tooling. manufacturing, testing,.
etc., were discussed; the mockup was reviewed; and a trip was made
tb Vandenberg Air force Ease to witness the launch preparations there.
Several special meetings were held oa the subject of
reliability.
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ON ENGINEERING
Present engineering work on the Agena is hamstrung by
complex systems, multiple approval requirements, hordes of people and
too =any houses. It was stated that some 2500 to 3000 drawings would be
required to build the Agana "D". It was agreed by LMSC engineeiing
personnel that if the only drawings made wore those required to build
and service the now Agana "D", the number would be reduced to 200 to
300. The committee propoccd that a motel ratocit •tp be constructed by
December 25th, 1961, or sooner, and that it be used to prove cable runs,
checkout boxes, etc. L.V.SC engineering and Manufacturing people agreed
to this date and procedure if simplified procedures *Ovid be instituted
and a firm configuration approval be reached the first week •Ncrasnber
1961. This 1103=3 feasible to the committee, based= a mock•up review.
(An Air Force group arrived to review it, also, the same day.)
PLANNING
The basic planning function seems to be based on standtrd
spans and insufficient critical examination by competent management
personnel. There seemed to be little pressure to improve launch dates
of the Agana "D". For exaraple. a 1T•rnontis span was planned for a
mere redesign of the Agena "13". The first Agana was completely de-
signed and flown in loss than 11 months.•.
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Tooling the Age= "D" is a simple task. However. LMSC
has no major tooling capabil•ty. The committee proposedsending to
Sunnyvale several tooling people trained in U-2 procedures. to set up
a group and build all required tools close to the engineering and Kann•
lecturing groups of the Agena "D".
3.1.ANUFACTURING
The manufacturing head at LMSC.stated that he could meet
the schedule requirements of the accelerated Agena "a)". He can work
from the metal mock-up and, in a short time. reach a rate of five basic
vehicles per month.•
VENDOR PROBLEMS
Some discussions were /*eclat* LMSC personnel to deter•
mine what vendor problems mist today. Outside of quality control and
reliability, no major problems exist. The average lead time for re•
ordering unchanged equipencat (similar to the Agens "B") varies from
three to six months. A major step must be taken to do source inspeo•
tion at many vendors' factories. They should be much more active
inspecting hardware and processes, and not just generating paperwork.
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Tooling the Ar„czs. "D" is a simple task. However, LMSC
has no major tooling capability. The committee proposed sending to
Sunnyvale several tooling people trainedin 17-2 procedures, to set up
group and build all required teals close to the engineering androamt.
-lecturing groups of the Agana "D".
MANUYACTURINO •
The manufacturing head at LMSC.stated that he could DIVA
tba schedule requirements of the accelerated Ages& "D". He can work
from the metal mock-up and, is a short time, reach a rate of five basic•
vehicles per month.
1/1":DOR PROBLEMS •
SoMe discussions were heldwith LMSC personnel to deter•
mine what vendor problems exist today. Outside of quality control and
reliability, no major problems exist. The average lead time for rig.
ordering unchanged equipment (similar to the Agana "B") varies from
throe to six months. A major step must be taken to do source bop**.
Lion at many vendors' factories. They shouldbe mach more active
inspecting hardware and processes, and not just searatlag paperwork.
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System tosftg nt Sa..-...—rrale is r3agood by atrocious
accessibility problems, nrcleir.des of changes bora one Initiate to the
=Xt, and lack of sufacicat spare parts. Often, to sot a bird at, parts
must be taken off one up to line, upsetting its reasonable progress
considerably.
At Vandesborg, tie committee was veryfavorably impressed \
with the LMSC operation. It does not seen% likely that much time can
be taken off the 21 days required to launch aftpr receiving the bird.
The LMSC functional organisation prevents the ProPsin
director from having line autiority over birds . for whichlte I. supposedly
responsibbs a. , the Discoverer Program Director has 1116 people
assigned to him, but 1200 people work on the program. 'A substantial
portion of these 1200 are assigned to system teat and roastaisetortas In
separate divisions of Ll.r.SC. •
RELIAEILITY,
There is general agreement that the over•all system
reliability of the Discoverer program is between. 30 to 4016. No sub,.
stantlal improvement Is anticipated with the present configuration in •
the near future, although two approaches are In wellies being Considered.
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The Standard Agena “D"..with its associated access•
ibility, maintainability, prod-scibility features.
Product Improvement Plan • /Minor backtp subsystems
that can improve drastically the recovery reliability (i. e., atuiliary
comroaa.d. control, power, subsystems, etc.).•
Both of the above programs west be pursued with dispatch. If implemented •••..-t. •
properly, a considerable improvement in Agena reliability can be ob. •
tamed.
LMSC is an above average example of how a contractor In
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manner in which it functions in the organisation (see organisation chart) •is hopelessly complex =4 can't possibly be effective. Adding reliability
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people in staff petitions, all up and down- the line, is not the answer. ..1: .41
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r1...t:.-.•.$:sign engineer, each man in manufacturing and each of those testing and •i•., • :..•..,. • • :hi -;=•
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done in a staff capacity. However, the line responsibility must be ...il ••
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parts, and establishing and maintaining lists of reliable parts can be
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It is al=ost impossible to understandbow 1,000 people in
Cuality Assurance and 208 people in Reliability on be so ineffectiso.
It was discovered that the man who has the responsibility . •for reliability coordination with Space Systems also hal the responsibility
for cell off of the birds to the Air Force. He definitely has a conflict
of interests.
Acceptance testing and evaluation of perfosmance on most
subsystems is being re-deau at Lockheed. This is a very real source
of unreliability. The most reliable subsystem that is abcontracted is
$S/13, the engines. Those are accepted entirelyat the vendor's plant. .1Engineering quality assurance and liaison is effective in this case.
In contrast, there are two subsystems of • relatively complex•
nature that are taken apart and iceoptance testedat LIASC -• the IRP
unit, built by Minneapolis Honeywell, and the Hawn built byrairobild.I.
Certainly, the vencbr desisning the equipment in eadtcase is much more
qualified and should be given the task of conducting these tests. LMSC
engineering and quality assurance people should be resident in these
plants to see what goes into those boxes during their 111111aufactares and
to witness in detail all final testing, thereby making formal aconites°s
at the vendors' plants and taking particular care in handing and ship.
ping. The cans should not be opened byLlifiC but should be returned • ••
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orsse the ander tar aardielss. additional spares sae iresdred fin youlide
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Accountability of parta3 and cc by lot anunbar .116 netemployed at a law enough level.
. The tasting program deem not have a model of the Agiaa is •make some fundamental system checks to uneaver rollabllitiand prform " 5"t
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. REQUIRED CONDITIONS WHICH MUST BE .GRANTED LMSC TO MEET THE PROPOSED •JUNE 1962 LAUNCH DATE ; .• • •
. .. • . • •If LMSC is to Unpleasant the piogrant OUtUned ea page..t y:...•tho following. conditions would have to be granted bYthe Air Force:
ot • • • .. • •. • • •• • • . •1. A DX priority should be assigned the Ageni "D" pro_; Sh.ig • • • • .
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: .• • :.--:;• ".•. . •ately adjacent to the tooling and asanufactarfai area. •.; • . •
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The Agena Office is basically a service organization.. It
supplies engineering services to all programs using the Agana Vehicle
in the areas of Airframe, propulsion, auxiliary power, guidance and
control, and aerospace ground equipment. Its Production and Procure-
meat Branch supplies procurement and production management services to
those Agena using programs not having their own capability.
It is awe program office in the sense that it is responsiblefor all aspects of the Agena D, which will become the standard Agena
used by all programs in the future. When this occurs, all programs
will order the standard vehicle in a fashion similar to that used in
obtaining Atlas and Thor boosters.
Incorporated in the Agena Aerospace Ground Equipment Branch is•
an activation group which is charged with the tack of assuring that the
Agena portion of all launch facilities are constructed as appropriate
and in time to meet program schedules.
The above functions of the Agena Offlee are treated in greater
detail under the branch descriptions.
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Tne Astro-Vehicle Branon of the Agens office comaists of the Air-frame Section and the Propulsion Section.
AIRFRAME SECTION: Responsible for the ae-o4ynamic and structuralconfiguration of the Agena vehicle. Responsible for equipment installa- •tions design and analysis of aero-thermal effects during ascent andon-orbit setellite.vehicle operation. The Airframe Section serformsan essential service for each Program served by the Agena Vehicle.Contractor plsns, proposals, work statements, and specifications arereviewed and analyzed for acceptability and adherence to Programrequirements. 'The design and qualifying structural test o. all vehiclestructural componentmare monitored. Specific attention is given toascent and to on-orbit structural requirements to assure that vehicleequipment installation design is satisfactorily accomplished. Struc-tural improvements derveloped under one program are carefully reviewedfor applicability to all programs. Program offices are kept advisedof the airframe status of the vehicle carrying their payload.
•These several objectives are accomplished principally through the
medium of technical design review conferences cond • cted at thecontractor plant. In these conferences the detailed status of eachconfiguration is revie• ed and enalyzed. All engineering changes arereviewed. All qualification tests and their status are reviewed.These meetings are conducted st regular periodic intervals -.newdevelopments are revie ►ed, problem areas are explored, and the incor-poration of design changes and improvements specified.
PROPULSION SECTION: Responsible for the development of liquid andsolid rocket propulsion systems necessary to ►ewt Air Force spacesystem requirements as pertaining to the Agena satellite vehicle.Monitors the activities of the Systems Contractor and exercisestechnical management and direction over engine development and test,pressurization feed and load systems, pyrotechnics requirements, smallsolid rocket motor development, test and application and the develop-ment and test of secondary propulsion systems used for attitudecontrol and orbit adjust functions. Assists in the establishment ofrequirements for changes in propulsion subsystem design, the utilize--tion of new propellant coMbinations as specifically required by theAgena satellite vehicle.
This vork is conducted in a manner similar to =utile established in theAirframe Section above. A major difference exists in that in propulsionactivities a major sdbcontractor, i.e., the engine subcontractor isinvolved. This situation entails added requirements for monitoring and
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the pro-pulsion Subsystem B and for all other required ascent and on-orbit equip-aunt involved in Subsystem C, Electrical, Power; Subsystem D, Guidance andSubsystem B, Communicaticg and :cntrol. The two Subsystems A & B are anintegral, pair serving all other subsystems and all mission peculiarequipment and the payload. Technical management, engineering surveillanceand control are full time jobs. Improvement through standardisation toimprove producibility and reliability are in process. Comurb4gberperformance propulsion systems are in process. Simplification of SubsystemsIs also in process. The state of the art is constantly pursued to affordthe M. vehicle the most efficient and reliable structure and propulsionsubsystems attainable.
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1. :Me r-ectrceine artm...:» Is rezpecnnIt auxiliary power,cadatte, and cemt.--..1 equf.zta used cm ...e Accra vehicle. SpecificfmactUxts of the Iran= in ctrryin; cut ti..4s rezpoultility aredescribed Wow: .
a. Provide technical support to the 3iscoverer , Xidas, Pro ran I,Projoven II, Advent., 1:14Sk Rano:, :ASA SateMu, VS121A, Vela RotelProgram Offices.
. . b. Review work statements to insure that mission requirements areincluded and that proper =phasis and controls are incorporated.
c. Review vehicle subsystem, and .equipment specifications toinsure that system parameters are properly stated and that thespecification completely specifies the mission requirements.
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d. Review cost proposals and furnish recommendations to theresponsible Program Office as to the validity and adequacy of thoseits contained in the proposal pertaining to auxiliary power,guidance and control equipment.
'e. Review technical literature and interview manufacturersrepresentatives for new equipments and dev4Opments that may be usedto Improre the Agent vehicle.
ftercise control and supervision over the contractors throsgbthe medium of technical review meetings.
CoordineLe subsystem requirements with the appropriate programoffices to insure that equipments selected are the best available tosatisfy mission requirements.
Conduct investigations and evaluate telmsetered data to 'determine cause of equipment failures during flights of Agana vehicles.
Review and evaluate results of acceptance and special tests onauxiliary power, guidance and control equipments.
3. PUrnish technical representation on vehicle acceptance teams.
' k. Participate in design reviews and monitor the development ofthe relieving types of equipments:
(1) Auxiliary Power Section
Plight batteries
Solar cells and arrays
(c) Voltage regulators
Power amplifiers•
Electrical power converters and inverters
(f) "over transfer switches
(2) Guidance and Control Section.
Pneumatic control equipment
Hydraulic control equipment
Horizon Sensors and Scanners
Velocity meters
(a) Inertial Reference Packages
(f) Control HOment Gyros
(6) Pitch Reaction Wheels
(h) Sun Position Indicators
(1) Flight Control Electronics
(J) Primary and Secondary Junction Boxes
(k) Computers and Timers
Agena Aerospace Groumd Zeuipment-Braech
Responsible for project managementof Point Arguello Imr..mch Complex 2(PALC #2) and AMR Space Launch Complex VO. 13. This includes ail !Unctionsrelating to programing, planning, preparation of financial plans, vorkstatements, development plans, and schedules necessary to insure adequacyand ttneliness of requirements identification, procurement, delivery ofequipment, and activation for the two launch complexes. •
r • 1Responsible for progrmming, planning, integrating and project management
for all phases of Agana AGE installation, checkout, and validation insupport of Discoverer, Mddas, Program 101, Program 102, Program II, NASA-Agena B, Advent, Saint, Vela Rotel, Snapshot. Specific installations andprograms for which responsible include A ► R Launch Complex No. 12 for Advent;Point Arguello L ►unch Complex no. 1 for Midas, Procrum 101 and Program 201;VAFB Launch'Complem 75-3-5 for Procram 102; VAFB Launch Complex 75-1-1 forNASA-Agena.
3. Responsible for tLe denim d• velor.ent, test, and Umely deli • ery ofcheckout equipment, uzed in 'hv contractoec facility, the test bases andmissile assembly ul/ flinr. systems using Agena vehicles.Determine qualitati •e unl %win t. l • ative requiremtnts, denim cpecificationn,phace scheduline of tquire.• •n • • evelopmfmt, fabricutian und end productacceptability for •.1.1= equIpeont. Conducts technical review and determinesthe technical justi •ication far euen item of equipment recorsr.ended by thecontractor, technicul evniuution of contractor equipment denign testcriteria ani rezulticc tnct duta, U2 determine the adequacy of approvod• est criteria und ucceptutility of equir-ent t •cLed. This responsibilityencompassec t.L • follovicr. maZor areas:
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Prot. = 102.
Modification us required by changes to MIDAS, 101B, 201, andDiceoverer Program.
j. Repetitive technical review of new work statements and resultingcost proposals for all programs.
4. ismneh Control Zezipment. Des...--e1W-itativeri.V.q=cititattverequirements, design specifications, and develcrAnielltese schedulingfor 4mne Laench Control Sysueme. Conducts technics/ evaluations ofcontractor equipment, test criteria, and equipment test data to deterntnethe adequacy of the approved test criteria and acceptabi/itproftheequipment tested. Conducts technical evaluation of equip/mit to insuremaintainability, importability, logistic and operational adequacy. Thiseffbrt encompasses the following :ajar areas.
Point Argue/lo Launch Complex it
Pad 13, AMR
3. Closed Loop R.F. for:
Point Arguello Launch Complex 1.
Pod VAFB
(3) Pad 75-3 VAFB
(le). Modification of Sag as required in support of 1018, Midas, 201,Discoverer, RASA, Project 102, and :Avant.
(5) Repetitive technical review of new work statements andresulting cost proposals for all programs.
5. Handling and Servicing Equipment. Responsible for the design;development test and timely delivery of Agent Greyed BendLtng andservicing equipment for Satellite Systems. Determines qualitative andquantitative requirements desige specifications, equipment listings,development phase scheduling, fabrication and end preempt acceptabilityof this equipment. Conducts technical reviews to determine justificationfor items of the equipment. Approves test criteria and acceptibilitY ofthe equipment tested. This effort encompasses the following major areas:
Point Arguello Launch Cesspit= #2
Pad 13
Snapshot
Program 102
Midas (Bldg 15)
Modification of ACE as required in support of 101B, Midas 201,Discoverer, NASAL, Project 102, and Advent.
g. Repetitive technical review of new earl statements and resultingcost proposals for all programs.
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As the number of ictemms using the Agena vehicle increased,
the problems of coordinating the various types of documents "(program
plan, voik statements, cost proposals, design specifications, make
or buy lists, etc.) also increased. This Branch was created to handle
and integrate the replies received from the engineering sections of
SSZA. It also is a contact point for nevrinmpme offices and assists
them in their preliminary plans, supplying information and assistance.
In recent weeks the initial efforts in documenting and directing the
Agena D prgorma has been carried on in this Branch. Two miscellaneous
activities, Reliability and Specification Control, are also incorporated
into this Branch. Since the Agent D is rapidly developing into a
sizable progrea, this breach will have to pick-up and maintain the
programing functions associated with the program. The increase of
three officers and one secretary is required to handle the impending
workload.
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Chief J. S. Pl=er, 'Lt Col (U) •
Aerospace Ground Zquipsent Section
AGM, OPTICS
Chief Z. F. Blum, Lt ColAsst Chief R. 0. Sait ►, Lt ColSecretary V. Murray
•Administrative Branch
Admire OfficerAdmin Asst
I. ZimmerMail & Vile Clerk
D. Gardner
AsTRovinaas BRANCH .
Chief
R. K. LeBec.k, Lt col
Air Frame Section
Chief
O. L. Auerbach, MajorL. S. Nolan, Capt
A. Aharonian, CaptZ. W. Pope, Lt
Secretary
D. Mbugianes
?revulsion Section
Chief
O. IN Watts, CoptJ. E. Wallace, Lt
Z. J. Croke, Lt
Secretary
M. Terpening
NIZCTRONICS BRANCH
Chief
C. Z. Riddle, Lt Col
Auxiliary Power Section
L. A. Doggett, majorW. R. Ritchie, Capt
A. R. Ellison, Capt
ChiefSys CO (Acting Chief) R. H. Knapp, Major
R. J. Briones, LtR. it. Ube, Lt
D. L. Chapsan, Capt
H. Fukushima
Launch Complex Activation Section
Chief
A. Z. Gilpatrick, MajorT. G: Ashmore, Major
R. A. Wells, CaptG. P. Mbellnikar,:Capt
Secretary
M. Cochran
PROD & PROC BRANCH
Chief G. B. Cooper, Major
Production Section
Chief (Acting) G. B. Cooper, Major (U)C. V. Mehlhoff, Major itti.
J. F. Lindsey, Lt U
Procurement Section
Chief
IN Grifka, CS-13D. Manroe, OS-12Z. Pratt, 08-12P. Austin, 08-11V. Taylor, C8-5
Secretary
C. Cason
Sub Sys COandls & SeryLaunch Cant Zlind/g 8 SeriSecretary
Chief
Secretary
Guidance & Control Section
Chief
J. T. Barnes, MajorZ. A. Iembeck, Major
W. T. Jones, MajorR. L. Stone, Capt
Secretary
E. Smith
REQUIREMENTS AND PROG BRANCH
Chief
Reliability
Secretary
(Acting)D. L. Kennedy, MajorJ. A. Piebelkorn, Capt
P. Z. Hebert, CaptO. Phillips, C8-12
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The expected program funding for present requirements approximates.15,500,000 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximatelyS7,000,000.
There is now One active SATELLITE INSPECTOR study contract and
program participation in the Agena D contract for supply of 'requiredAgana D vehicles. Another contract or augmentation of existing studycontract will be necessary to provide for Agena D =le gion peculiarsfor the SATELLITE INSPECTOR program. It is anticipated that contractChanges with costs in excess of 150 of the yearly budget will be in-curred on this program. If any additional requirements are authorisedthey will be added either by supplemental agreement to an existingcontract or procured by the initiation of a new Contract in accordancewith good procurament practices.
:COS
Funding and Contract :IummnrY
The estimated progran funding for this program is estimated to be$25,000,000 with estimated annual expenditure rate of "000,000.
There are no active contracts on this program, but it is anticipatedthat a contract will be required shortly for the Agena D missionpeculiar requirements and program participation in the Agana Dprocurements will be required.
A1ENA D
Funl:nr and Contr4e: V.um:vtry
Tte e • mected program funi:r4 .. for preount Nquirementn approximates07,;::...,000 with a current aLnual eXpenditurd rate of approximately$30,000,000.
There in now one active =tract for Agana DI-which will providevehicles in support of various programs. Additional requirementsviii be Contractually covered by another contract or contracts. Itis antiel/mted that there will be contract changes with costs approxi-mating 7% of Ole yearly budget incurred on this program.
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The expected program funding for ;resent require meats approximates
040004000 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximately47,000,000.
There is now one active ADVENT/WJECA contract with INSC and anothereffort in prospect of approximately $10,000,000 value. If any addi-tional requirements are authorized they will be added either bysupplemental agreement to an existing contract or procured by theinitiation of anew contract in accordance with good procurementpractices. The programa is currently experiencing contract changesof approximately 10$ of the annual budget.
VELA =EL AGENA
Pleading and Contract Sursmary
The expected program funding for present requirementnapproximates
$17,000,000 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximately,000,000.
There is now one active VELA BOTEL Agana study contract and prmmwsparticipation in the Agana D contract for supply of required Agena Dvehciles. Another contract or augmentation of existing study contractwill be necescary to provide for Mena D mission peculiaro for theVELA ROTEL program. It is anticipated that contract changes withcosta in excess of 15% of the yearly budget will be incurred on thisprogram. If any additional requirements are authorized they will beadded either by supplemental agreement to an existing contract orprocured by the initiation of a reveontract in accordance with goodprocurement practices.
CUE. GALL
Funding and Contract Gummmry • •
The expected program funding for present requirements approximates .420,000,000 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximately$10,000,000.
This program will require a contract for Agena D mission peculiarsand viii participate in the Agena D procurements.
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The expected proplan fut....ding for present requtre=ents approximates4115,000,000 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximately$50,000,000.
There is now one active nASA/AGENA B =tract with IUSC and oneletter contract supplement thereto. The award of one additional con-tract, value approximately $12,000,000, in in prospect. A. additionalrequirements are authorized they viii be added either by supplementalagreement to an existing contract or procured by the initiation of anay contract in accordance with good procurement practices. Theprogram is currently experiencing contract changes of approximately10% of the annual budget.
ABS-BOSS
Funding and Contract Sugary
The expected program funding for precent requirements approximates017:500:OG0 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximately$8,O00,000•
There in now one active ABS contract and one letter contract supple-ment thereto. Participation in the Agena D program and another
contract or augmentation of the existing contract mill be necessaryfor contractual coverage of the other program requirements. Thiscoverage will be provided 'in accordance with good procurement practicesand fund availability. It is anticipated that therei= be contractchanges amounting to 20% of the annual budget incurred on this program.
PAT.0 2
?trading and Contract Suzmary
The expected program Minding for present requirements approximates411e,000,000 with a current annual expenditUre rate of approximately,000,00.
There is now one active PALC 2 contract. If any additional require-ments are authorized they willbe added either by supplemental.agreement to an existing contract or prOcured by the initiation of anew contract in accordance with good procurement practices. it isanticipated that contract changes will be incurred on this programof approximately 10% of the annual budget.
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Funding and Contract Summary
The expected program funding for present requirements approximatesr310000000 with a current annual expenditure rate of approximately,500,000.
There is now one active PAD 13 contract. If any additional require-ments arc authorized they will be added either by supplementalagreement to an existing contract or procured by the initiation of anew contract in accordance with goOd proctrement practices. It isanticipated that contract changes w311 be incurred on this programof approximately 10% of the annual budget.
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The present organization can accomplish I:s tasks in the-enciAcringsections with its present compliment. This will only to true if the ;rendto use the standard Agena D continues, otherwise mm me personnel will berequired to handle the growing nuMber of programs with their variousrequirements. A requirement for additional personnel is stated for theProcurement and Production, Requirement and PrOgraming i and AGE Branches.
The Procurement and Production Branch has never been properly staffedfor the work assigned to it. Temporary relief was obtained by convertingsecretarial positions to buyer positions. The Production Section hasobtained some relief by assigning two production staff officers in "overage"status.
The Requirements and Programing Branch has no capability to pick upthe programing functions associated with the Agena D. This work is beingdone at the present time by the Production Section. Additional personnelare required.
As Space Systems progress increase so do their requirements for Agenafacilities and handling and service equipment. Additional facilities andmodifications to existing facilities are increasing. Trends toward partialautomation are seen as numbers of Agena vehicles increase. This increasedscope of Agena effort will require additional personnel in the AGE Branch,this is particularly true if MCP funds are used for facilities since theprograming function then falls on the Agena Office. Additional personnelhave been requested.
copy DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office of the Assistant Secretary 3 November 1961
MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF OF STAFF
SUBJECT: Standardized AGENA.
Consistent with the agreements reached between Dr. Charykand Dr. Brown, as outlined in the attached memorandum, we will notproceed with the standardised AGENA program on the Phase I basis,outlined in the Deputy Director, Defense Research and Engineering,memo to me dated 4 October 1961, same subject as above.
It has also been decided that, at this time, we will not employ.the services of Dv. Sterling Livingston and his group from the LogisticsManagement Institute to review the organisational and managerialproblems associated with the AGENA development.
Is/ BROCKWAY McMILLANAssistant SecretaryResearch and Development
DEFAR13CMT OF THE AIR FORCEWashington
Office of the Under Secretary 31 October 1961
MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, DEFENSE RESEARCH & ENGINEERING
Reference: Memo for Agin. Secy of AF, R&D, from Dopy Dir. DefenseR&E, dtd 4 Oct 61, subj: Standardized AGENA
With regard to the referenced memorandum, and to our conversationyesterday, it is my understanding that no actions will be taken relative tothe procedures outlined in the memorandum. We shall, meantime, con-tinue our efforts along the lines that I discussed with you and will provideyou with a full report as to our actions and conclusions.
is/ Joseph V. Charyk
cc: Asst. Secy AF, R&DMr. Sterling Livingston
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I. I am so deeply concerned by recent trends occurring in the Agena "D"concept, organizational plans, and personnel selections that I must recordmy views on these matters.
The "standardized Agena" concept has had a long gestation period --something over two years of watching new and different configurationsof Agena come with new program requirements, new people. and newideas. Many discussions, , both with LMSC and within the SSD, were heldbefore it was determined, early in 1961, that the Air Force had much togain by basic re-design of the Agena "B" and rigid configuration controlthereafter. Design studies were initiated with LMSC in June 1961 andwere specifically directed toward achieving a standard Agena vehiclefor ascent into orbit to serve all known requirements. January 1963was chosen arbitrarily as first flight date with the understanding thatall new vehicle buys for launch after that date would be the standardAgena (later named the Agena D). At the time these ground rules wereestablished Discoverer was scheduled for completion in mid to late 1962.Program I and Program II ha g sufficient vehicles on order so that phaseinto these programs would_occur in the spring or summer of 1963, ifnew vehicle buys for those programs were approved. Hence the firstusers of the Agena "D" were programs like Vela Hotel, 621A, or somenew program such as Cue Ball; all of these programs contemplatedspacecraft, rather than the Agena, which would contain power supplies,stabilization, etc. to fulfill the on-orbit functions required by the partic-ular mission.
As the preliminary' design progressed, two salient points emerged:
a. It appeared feasible and desirable to design structure, bracketry,' and connections into the Agena "D" to accept "optional extras" whichcould be installed for those missions which needed things like dual burncapability, a second of different radar beacon, additional gas capacity.for on-orbit control and similar features.
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b. It appeare4 ffeasi..be and) V* t ; n -.tact: v-tv,eterthe Agana "V" so as tn, abtain c:lanarnic netted* as wet: as unprovedreliability, maintamaltEity. etc. This productize engineering implieda 'groat deal more than just hardware production. tt involved automatedcheckout equipments, improved system test procedures and equipment.and better data reduction capability. •
In September the concept outlined above, together with some technicaldesign details and costs were presented to all levels of the Air Forceand to DDR&E and approved for implementation. DDR&E placed a quali-fication of further review after design was completed. SAFUS directedSSD to buy on a fixed price basis as soon as possible.
•In October C. .L. Johnson, in a whirlwind investigation of how to
improve Agana reliability, seized upon the Agena "D" and held it to bethe panacea for Discoverer and SAMOS, two programs which had not beenheavily weighed during the preliminary design. After talking to manyworking level people, he confronted LMSC management with a proposedsix to eight month acceleration. What could LMSC do? Should theydispute the renowned C. J. Johnson, Vice President of LAC? Shouldthey admit that they, LMSC. couldn't do what Kelly could do ? Shouldthey admit that they hadn't really designed the Agena "D" to fulfill theDiscoverer and SAFSP programs and thus incur the wrath of SAFUS ?Or should they climb aboard the band wagon, and at the same time ridthemselves of some of the ever tightening USAF/Aerospace surveillanceof their activities ? (C. L. Johnson's fifteen rules of conduct.) Theanswer is obvious.
6. Having jumped on the bandwagon, LMSC is frantically trying toprepare plans to implement the Johnson schedule. According to mylatest report. Mr. Fred O'Green has been chosen to head the Agena "D"project group. He will be given responsibility for the Agena "D", the"optional extras" and the accompanying AGE design changes. He willbe housed in a separate building (Bldg 151). To Insure compatibleDiscoverer • design. since it hasn't been done to date. Jim Plummer willbe moved into Building 151 also and Discoverer will be completelyprojectized, including the Systems Test activities now under Ralph King.This involves uprooting four systems checkout lines from Building 104and reinstalling them in Building 151 -- thus splitting systems testpersonnel, equipment. data reduction gear and negating the originalstandard Agena concept.
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At SAFUS, the proposal for acceleration has been endorsed. it hasbeen directed that the Ag ens. "D" be projectized and separated from otherAgena functions. A small, competent, vertical ( ?) project office hasbeen suggested, headed by Lt Col Worthington who will report diiectlyto SSZ, bypassing the current Chief, Agana Office. Lt Colonel Blum.Manning from the new office comes primarily from Colonel Blum'sorganization. Lt Colonel Blum has had the responsibility to date forthe Agena "Dist)
Faced with theie facts and plans, I must question the wisdom ofaccelerating the Agana "D" by eight months and making its primepurpose to serve Discoverer. LMSC has just recently been directed .to accelerate Discoverer, Program I and Program II by an appreciableamount. If you add to this the concurrent eight months' accelerationof a modified vehicle and then specify that this modified vehicle(Agena "D") is to service Discoverer and SAFSP, a design workloadof sizable proportions and cost is added on top of an already totteryand slip-ridden structure at LMSC. This design workload is not onlyin •Agena "D", but will probably primarily affect the recovery capsulesof Discoverer, Program I and Program II. I cannot believe that sucha hiatus will result in improved reliability for any program., at leastduring calendar 1962. Because of the shortened time, a less thoroughdesign job will be done -- less ground testing will take place prior toflight because time will not permit it. •
Procedures for handling the modified Agenas and capsules willbe hurried and not thoroughly thought through or checked out. Astandardized Agana will not emerge -- merely another version ofAgena to add to the seven already in existence. I might also pointout that . Fred O'Green has been the responsible individual not onlyfor the current (30% to 40% reliable) Discoverer Agena but also everyone of the other seven or more model changes that have been made. Hehas been the main opposing force in LMSC to Agena standardizationfor the last three years. If the only goal to be attempted is to fly anew Discoverer Agena in June 1962, then the O'Green-Plummer groXngin Building 151 has the best chance of doing it. A standard Agena "usable, for many programs, will not be produced under the managementand acceleration specified.
Insofar as SSD organization is concerned, I think the least desirablecourse of action has been selected. If Discoverer is the main user forthe accelerated Agena "DS then I suggest that the Discoverer office
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III My recommendations follow:
Indorse and retain the original standardized Agena concept.
Adopt in principle all of the C. L. Johnson recommendationsexcept for schedule.
Accelerate the Agena "D" something like three to four monthsproviding for first flight in'September or October of 1962 utilizing theDiscoverer program for first launch. ' •
Phase Agena "D"s into SAFSP programs as new vehicle buysare stated.
e. Phase the Agena "D" into all other new programs which arescheduled for launch during calendar year 1963 as their new vehiclesare ordered.
•Proceed with the use of Building 151 for the Agena "D".
Do not disrupt systems test activities is now operating.
Do not establish a separate Agena "D" office except as a partof the Agena office. U it is necessary to strengthen the Agena office,do so by bringing additional well-qualified pebple into the presentAgana office, then projectizing within that office to accomplish theAgena "D" portion of our responsibilities.
Insure that the LMSC individual heading the Agena "D" officeis given a very clearly stated mission to standardize the Agena vehicle,not just to build another version.
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SUIJICTs SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED BY DR. CHARYK IN AGENA DMEETING ON NOVEMBER 7, 1961
DIRECT INSTRUCTIONS BY DR. CHARYK: t•
/'AFSSD and LMSC should get immediate agreement on Work Statement '(assumed to be simple version recommended by C. L. Johnson report). ' ••
AFSSD and LMSC should get immediate agreement on contract arrange-ment• Some form of incentive is encouraged strongly.
3.. AFSSD and LMSC must agree on ground rules for operation. (Assumedto be agreed upon interpretation of Johnson report rules.)
.. .Impact of Agena D on programs other than Discoverer to be decided *:
program by program including estimate of probable follow-on potential of each. • I
AF must decide on Program Director and organization.
Need summary of operating principles to send to DOD and NASA inorder to prevent interference outside of AF control.
Need AF and LMSC concurrence on ground rules for assessment ofcontract incentives.
0.AF wants to proceed on Agena D-Discoverer on schedule proposed in
Johnson report with the approximate schedule as proposed by LMSC for the12 Agena D's. •
AF wants LMSC not to submerge the concept of separate "sell off" forAgena D in the acceleration of Discoverer. Agena D program must maintainidentity and aim for completely separate production and checkout prior to useby individual programs.
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Better cost allocation systemBetter cost control
c. Better cost definition
11. Cost reportting on only total expenditures not enough. LMSC and AF ••should seek system that:
Utilizes simplest possible breakdown of costPermits earliest possible recognition of ultiniate completioncosts of program
Ai.12. Lifeboat program for Agena B-Discoverer should be started immediately fnearliest possible inclusion in Discoverer program. trobi
13. Early schedule study must be made to be sure that enough Agena B's I- Iexist for Discoverer back-up and that these can be accelerated to all scheduledflight positions of Agena D-Discoverer if D program runs into technical problems.
Dr. Charyk expects a personal report to be delivered to him by AFSSD andLMSC within 10 days (assumed to be November 17) covering Items 1, 2 lz 3 above.
This summary serves as an instruction to both the Agena D and ProgramManagement Directors to initiate and pursue their respective programs. Bestof luck--I assure you that all of us in the Space Systems Division are behind you 'And that the rest of LMSC and the corporation officers stand ready to help whencalled upon.
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TO: AFSC (Gen Schriever)
In response to your query to me this morning on the telephone,
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For the sake of clarification, the 1st chart (Atch 1) outlines the
preser.. SSD organisation naming key personuel to include Program
Directors within the Deputy for Satellite Systems. 1%." second
chart (Atch 2) is the same as the one I briefed to you on 4 Nov with
one exception; that being the iLlication of the Agana D office directly
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3. Whet' . zar.ce;:norl, I am sure that you will notice
I have ::.::.acted Col Xuchema:. to ::.%) Dc2uty for Satellite Systems.
Col has been Col Evar.s : Deputy for the two years.
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of MIDAS and the assjr.rnent of Col Riepe as Program Director for
Cue Ball. Once again, I would like to point out that Col Norman has
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individual assignments. Eased upon your approval during our
4 Nov discussion, I am moving ahead rapidly in hopes of achieving
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TARGETS. TARGETS MUST BE REALISTIC AND MUST BE SET AT ANEARLY POINT IN PERFORMANCE. SUGGEST THAT A► AND CONTRACTOR PASTEXPERIENCE AND LATEST AVAIL DATA BE USED INSETTING COST ANDPERFORMANCE TARGETS. WHERE COST TARGET CANNOT BE SET ON A SPECIFICDOLLAR THEN A FLAT SPOT OR PLATEAU DOLLAR RANGE MAY St USED. TARGETFEE WILL APPLY IN FLAT SPOT WITH INCENTIVES APPLYING ABOVE AND BELOW.
PROFIT RANGE. RANGE or PROFITS SHOULD EXTEND". EQUALRELATIONSHIP UPWARD AND DOWNWARD FROM THE TARGET FEZ AND MAY EXTENDTO THE rota. STATUTORY LIMIT. THE LATEST FEE NEGOTIATED WITH THISCONTRACTOR ON A MAJOR PROCUREMENT SHOULD BE USED IN NEGOTIATING ATARGET FEE. (C) QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE SPECIFIED MUST BE ESSENTIAL.EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE MAT EARN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
.1410NWITS REENTIABUIE TO THE AT. fa MEASUREMENT.ASSURE ADEQUATE MEANS Or MEASUREMENT. MEASUREMENT ITEMS SHOULD BETHE FEWEST.PRACTICAL NUMBER AND SHOULD BE KEY MEANINGFUL POINTS.WHERE NO TANGIBLE MEASUREMENT MEANS EXIST AND JUDGMENT TYPEEVALUATION MUST BE USED. JUDGMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WILL APPLYAND WILL DECIDE. (E) BALANCE or INCENTIVE FORCES. INCENTIVEITEMS PRESENTED IN II NOV BRIEF INCLUDED COST. DELIVERY AND
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PACE FOUR *SCAM 11111PROCUREMENTS. PART VI. ►Acal.rrics CONIUKRATIONSI (A) DURINGNEGOTIATIONS ASSURE THAT NO ITEMS PROPERLY CHARGE/MIX° FACILITYCONTRACTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TARGET PRICE OF THE INCENTIVE CONTRACT.(B) AFTER THE INCENTIVE CONTRACT IS ESTASLIMILD CONSIDER FACILITYMATTERS SO THAT NO ITEMS ANTICIPATED UNDER THE INCENTIVE CONTRACTAn CHARGED AGAINST TEE FACILITY CONTRACT. ICI NEW FACILITY REQUIRE.MEETS AND COSTS MUST BE FIRMED UP SOON. LATER FACILITY REGUIREMTENTSWHICH CONTRIBUTE TO TINS PROGRAM. ALTHOUGH MARGO UNDER THE FACILITYCONTRACT. SHULD St CONSIDERED IN UONT OF THEW EFFECT ON THE INCEN.TIVE CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS MADE. WI RI ESTIMATINGCOST TARGETS ANTICIPATE THE MUSE EFFICIENCY AND srmarnimmus TODI PROVIDED BY FACILITIES NOW MONO Ran •
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Subject Age= D Structural Criteria
To: Lockheed Aircraft CorporationMissile and Space CompanyP. O. Box 504Sunnyvale. California
ATTN: L. K. Edwards, ManagerAges D Systems Bagineering lc Reliability
The Agana D structural criteria has been loosely defined as"capable of supporting the most severe of present prOgramse1/47This criteria may be insufficient to handle some missies peculiarassemblies which may wish to use the Agate D. The presentcriteria is based on the use of tong nese fairings or lasnunerheadnose coalliparations with minimum weight. la order to cover •relatively long but heavy mission assemblies, we request thefollowing configuration be considered in the design.
A configuration made up of a homogeneous mass weighing45001 with a 60" diameter cylindrical section approximately 14S"long, topped by a conical nose of 35° total included angle. Thenos* cap of this configuration bas a 6" radius and is faired intothe cone at its point of tangency.
3. Ths booster and trajectory to be used in the structural cap-ability is an Atlas flown approxtuately as for Midas with the boosterapogee at 100 a. mi.
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Instructions on Standard Agent' D Program
SSD (MaJ Gen 0. J. Ritland)Air Force Unit Post OfficeLos Angeles 45, California
Dear Geste
1. This confirms the directions given you verbally on 20 November 1961,subsequent to my meeting with Dr. Oaryk on the Standard Agena D programand readmit; previous instructions contained in our 6 November 1961 letter.The following decisions were reached at this meeting:
Col Henry B. Kucheman, Jr. is designated as the SID reportingdirectly to you.
A single point of contact in General Holzapple's organization will beestablished and communications are authorized with that office for actionsrequired in Hq USAF or at the DoD level
c. Arrangements will be made between the SPD and the AFPR (Col Voyles)which authorize the AFPR to make decisions binding on the contractor operatingfor and under the control of the SPD.
. d. The Lockheed cost proposal will be carefully examined and evaluatedby SSD.
e. The incentive formula' for the Agena D contract is being worked on byGeneral Thurman and will be used as the basis for negotiating the contract
2. I would like for you to present to me as soon as possible a document containingthe management arrangements as specified herein; procedures; the principles ofoperations to be used by the SPD with the contractor, Hq.AFSC, H4 USAF, andDoD bearing in mind edited channels and clear lines of responsibility andauthority, and a minimum reporting system covering schedules, financial status,and major *milestine achievements.
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:CNA D TO BE PHASED INTO PROJECT 102 AFTER INITIAL FOUR VEHICLES. (F) PHASING AGENAro MIDAS TO BE EVALUATED AND RECOMMENDATIONS PRESENTED TO NO USAF ASAP. (0) Imams.;ENA DS WILL CARRY DX RATING OF USING PROGRAM. DECISION RE: DX RATING roa FOLLOW-ON TO
MADE IMMEDIATE FUTURE. (H) SPECIAL LMSC ENGINEERING SYSTEM TO BE AS DISCUSSED INtRIOUS MEETINGS. PROGRAM DIRECTOR WILL ESTABLISH DRAWING. SPECIFICATION AND PROCURE-:.NT DATA REQUIREMENTS. THIS TO BE NOT LESS THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR POSSIBLE FPI CONTRACTFUTURE. (I) AN EARLY AND FINAL CONFIGURATION FREEZE TO BE MADE. CHANGES RESULTING
:OM DEVELOPMENT OR USING PROGRAMS TO BE DETERMINED AND APPROVED BY AGENA D PROGRAMRECTOR AND USING MILITARY PROGRAM DIRECTORS. (.1) LA= ENGINEERS TO BE LOCATED INCURE AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO TOOLING AND MANUFACTURING AREA. (K) RAPID DRAW-L RELEASE SYSTEM FROM PROJECT ENGINEER'S APPROVAL TO MFO GROUP WILL BE ESTABLISHED.tAV/INGS TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE BY ALTERNATE CONTRACTORS IF REQUIRED. (L) AIR FORCEtOJECT PERSONNEL TO WORK CLOSE ENOUGH TO LMSC PROJECT
ICE THREE RJEZ.HQ 389:GINEER TO PRECLUDE NEED FOR FORMAL MEETINGS. (M) REASONABLE OVERTIME MAT BE USED4 DETERMINED BY LMSC AND APPROVED BY AGENA D PROGRAM DIRECTOR. (I1) INTERCHANGEABILITY•• FIRST FOUR VEHICLES MAY BE LIMITED TO MAJOR STRUCTURAL AND EQUIPMENT ITEMS. FINAL;TERMINATION OF CONFIGURATION WILL BE MADE BY AGREEMENT BETWEEN AGENA D PROGRAMRECTOR. THE USING MILITARY PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND LMSC. (0) NECESSITY FOR ENGINEERINGZALYSIS REPORTS TO BE DETERMINED BY AllNA D PROGRAM DIRECTOR. (P) QUALIFICATION STAND-tDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ARE TO BE DETERMINED AND AGREED TO BETWEEN LMSC. THE AGENAtOGRAM DIRECTOR AND THE USING MILITARY PROGRAM DIRECTORS. PART IV. (A) MIN NA D )1ANU-%CTURING COMPLETION SCHEDULE FOR INITIAL TWELVE VEHICLES - 1962 MARCH (1). APRIL (1).AY (2). JUNE (2). JULY (21. AUGUST (3). SEPT (I). (B) LAUNCH DATES FOR INITIAL TWELVE AGENA D:HICLES 1962 JUNE IL JULY (1). AUGUST (1). SEPT (2). OCT (3). NOV IlL DEC (lh 1963 JAN (I). FEB
PART V. FUNDING FOR AGENA D PROGRAM. DISCOVERER PROGRAM AND 4TH DISCOVERER LAUNCHMILL BE COVERED BY SEPARATE COMMUNICATIONS. PART VI. DOCUMENTATION UNDER AIR 10-2AFR 375-4 WILL NOT BE REQUIRED. A PROGRAM PLAN SHOWING MAJOR MILESTONES. SCHEDULES.
,IUNCH DATES AND LMSC AND SSD ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES WILL BE SUBMITTED TO HO USAF'TN: APSSV•EQ
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:LI. RE SUBMITTED TO HO USAF BEGINNING 1 JAN Ins. PART VII. (A) TOOLING AND MANUFACTURING:ST EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PRODUCTION RATE OF 3 TO MONTH. /THAL DECISION ONRTE TO BE MADE AFTER ANALYSIS LMSC RESPONSE TO SSD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DUE MID-:CEMBER. (B) ACTUAL PRODUCTION WILL BE PER CONTRACT SCHEDULE. (C) FY-62 AND FY-63;may REQUIREMENTS TOR INITIAL TWELVE VIOUC PROGRAM AND SUSTAINING MATE OF 3 TO1J WELL BE IDENTIFIED ASAP traAr. PART VIII. INITIAL CONTRACT WILL
STUDY USE AGENA D WITH TITAN III BOOSTER. FUNDS FOR THIS STUDY WILL BE MADE SUB::CT OF A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AND FUNDING LIMITATION. RESULTS OF STUDY WILL BE IN-AIDED IN TITAN az SYSTEM PACKAGE PROGRAM TO BE SUBMITTED THIS HEADQUARTERS LATE.XUARY 1962.
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1. The organisration and operating procedures for the StandardAgena Program (Program 662A) have been established Inaccordance with the guidelines of your letter of 24 November.
Colonel Henry B. Kucheman, Jr. , has been designatedSPD.
LtCol Donald J. Keefe is our contact with GeneralHolsapple is organization.
Operating relationships have been established betweenmy SPD, the AFPR, and the contractor.
Lockheed has been requested to submit a cost proposalin appropriate detail to permit adequate evaluation.
e. General Thurman has provided guidance for an incentiveformula for the current Agena D contract.
2. A Management and Operational Procedures document has beendeveloped which defines the management arrangements, proceduresand principles of operation for the Standard Axons.' A copy of thisdocument is attached with attachments thereto reflecting the above-mentioned arrangements.
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PURPOSE: To. outline management arrangement and procedures,authorities and responsibilities, and operating level relationships to beutilized for Program 662A.
SCOPE: This plan will establish the principles for implementationof Aii--71"4:7-ce Program 662A and shall apply to personnel directly assignedto the program and to personnel performing support functions pertainingtherete. By mutual agreement, both the contractor and the Air Force willcomply with the rules of operation defined herein.
3. GENERAL:
In general, the channels to be utilized in the management of Program662A are essentially those already in existence for the management ofdesignated systems. It must be recognized, however, that the objectiveswhich have been established for the program cannot be accomplished in thetime specified unless extraordinary treatment is given to Command decisions.
The following basic rules will apply to Program 662A:
A DX priority is assigned to the Agena D Program.
The engineering system shall be simplified, requiring onlythose drawings essential to tool, build and service the vehicle.
50% final configuration freeze shall be accomplished by1 December 1961.
Engineering and management level personnel for Program662A shall be located in an exclusion area immediately adjacent to thetooling and manufacturing area.
.A rapid drawing release system (24 hours maximum) fromthe project engineer's approval to the manufacturing group shall be esta-blished.
Funding shall be adequate and timely.
PROGRAM 662A
MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONALPLAN
1. PURPOSE: To outline management arrangement and procedures,authorities and responsibilities, and operating level relationships to beutilised for Program 662A..
Z. SCOPE: This plan will establish the principles for implementationof Air Force Program 662A and shall apply to personnel directly assignedto the program and to personnel performing support functions pertainingthereto. By mutual agreement, both the contractor and the Air Force willcomply with the rules of operation defined herein.
•3. GENERAL:
In general, the channels to be utilized in the management of Program662A. are essentially those already in existence for the management ofdesignated systems. It must be recognized, however, that the objectiveswhich have boil% established for the program cannot be accomplished in thetime specified unless extraordinary treatment is given to Command decisions.
The following basic rules will apply to Program 662A:
A DX priority is assigned to the Agena D Program.
The engineering system shall be simplified, requiring onlythose drawings essential to tool, build and service the vehicle.
50% final configuration freeze shall be accomplished by1 December 1961.
Engineering and management level personnel for Program662A. shall be located in an exclusion area immediately adjacent to thetooling and manufacturing area.
A rapid drawing release system (24 hours maximum) fromthe project engineer's approval to the manufacturing group shall be esta-blished.
Funding shall be adequate and timely.
17, Te• ...ft:cal direct:Ye meee.ngs imolving large groups shallnot be required. Air Force personnel shall work in-close liaison withthe LMSC Project Engineer so formal meetings are not required.
Reasonable overtime will be approved. After-the-factapproval is not precluded. (Pursuant to clause A-37 of the contract.)
Air Force approval of vendor selection shall be furnishedon-the- spot at Sunnyvale. When single source procurement is necessary,justification of such action will be kept on file.
Tooling shall be of the simplest type that will achieveinterchangeability as stated in the basic Agena D specification. No tooldrawings or outside approval of tooling will be required.
• Interchangeability on early Agena D's will be limited tomajor structural and equipment items. Doors, for instance, may requiretrim to fit.
No engineering analysis reports will be required, since itis recognized that basic engineering reports furnish comparable data.
The AF Director, Program 662A, and the LMSC Program662A Director shall jointly rev;ew the specification problem and agree atthe configuration conference to reduce the number involved to the minimumcompatible with the minimum requirements for the construction of theAgena D.
4. PROGRAM 662A MANAGEMENT CHANNELS:
Higher Echelons. At each ecl elon in the command channel, aspecific individual must be designated as Program 662A Action Officer.These individuali must be properly Indoctrinated with the priority of the662A Program and must be given authority to act for the Commander asnecessary, to satisfy the requiremews of the program. The techniqueof "management by exception" must be employed in order to affordProgram 662A personnel the freedom to concentrate on the task to beaccomplished. Attachment 1 is a suggested Command Channel diagram.
Program Office. Air Force Office organization and personnel' are depicted on Attachment 2. The organization is configured to accomplishboth contract administration and engineering tasks. The function of eachorganizational element is as follows:
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Director 662A • Re spots:01:e for tae overall Aar Forcemanagement. (plans. orgarzzes, comet:ewes. controls and directs), theefforts of functional agencies and industries participating in the 662AProgram.
Deputy for Programming, Procurement and Production --Responsible to the Director, 662A Program for programming, procurementand production of the Agena D and its supporting AGE/STE.
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(a) Programming Branch -- Responsible for establishingAgena D program requirements based upon the official Air Force IntegratedLaunch Schedules published by SSD; providing budget information toprogram offices pertaining to fund requirements for Program 662A andfor availability of funds for release to the contractor.
Procurement Branch -- Responsible for all aspects ofthe preparation, negotiation, definitization, release and management ofcontracts for Agena D.
Production Branch -- Responsible for productionschedules for Agena D vehicles, optional equipment and spare parts;for Agena D production progress surveillance; for facilities, inspectionand acceptance.
(3) Deputy for Engineering -- Responsible to the Director 662AProgram for planning. implement ; ng. and surveillance over the engineeringof the Agana D and its supporting AGE/STE.
Aerospace Ground Eouirnent Branch Responsible forthe Air Force management of contractor's engineering efforts durini thedesign, developmert and test of Agana D aerospace ground equipment and.special test equipment to insure tt.e technical adequacy and timely deliveryof the equipment to support Air Force programs. Also responsible thatvehicle test philosophy and procedure, and the checkout equipment arecompatible and will during vehicle tests, provide adequate technical datato permit acceptance of the Agena 0 vehicle.
Electronics Branch -- Responsible for the Air Forcemanagement of contractor engineering efforts during the design, develop-ment, and test of Agana D guidance and control and electrical powerrequirements to insure the technical adequacy and timely delivery of theequipment to support Air Force programs.
44 • A ye Pi,* • • Br e seaLt far Zice Air Forcemasa errbere 4.4 t tr•.• ti4 lab, et :;fst r r:r.g eftarti .irsring the demo:. develop-amid., and test of A tees ri str.se 'Mres att.: pmagralsr.oft Sylitents to ilfitUrethe technical adequacy and t:mciy delivers- of the equipment to support Air.Force programs.
c. Relationship with AFPR.
In recognition of the urgency attached to the . satisfactoryaccomplishment of subject program, it is mutually understood that extra-ordinary and unusual technical and contractual relationships will be required.Consistent with the principle that the design, manufacture, and test of theend article within the critical program schedule can only be achieved throughan unencumbered working relationship of engineering, procurement,inspection, manufacturing, logistics and support personnel, both the Air Forceand LMSC Prograrri Directors will have authority to make "on-the-spot"decisions both technical and contractual. With respect to contract adminis-tration, specifically identified tasks will be monitored by selected individualsas set forth in Attachment 4, Memorandum of Understanding between theSPD and the AFPR.
The LMSC engineering and management personnel will be locatedin an exclusion area in Building 151, immediately adjacent to the final assemblyand checkout (Attachment 3). The 662A Air Force Program Office will belocated adjacent to this Agena D area in the exclusion area. Access to thisAir Force office is available to using Program personnel from both LMSCand the Air Force without interfering with the LMSC Agena D effort. Liaisonwith the LMSC Agena D activity, by and on behalf of the Air . Force andcontractor personnel during the contract period, will be confined to a limitednumber of designated personnel who shall have free access to the entireaCtivity.at all times. Air Force access will be restricted to the 66ZA ProgramOffice personnel and designated personnel from the AFPR Office. No otherAir Force personnel, other than those specifically approved by the Air Forceor LMSC Program Dire( tor, v.ill be permitted 4CC4• 1111 to the Agena Dexclusion area.
(3) The resources of the Air Force Plant Representative Office willbe utilized on a streamlined basis in tar tying out contract administrationfunctions to assure satisfactory execution of the Agena D Program. Actingfor and under the control of the Director, Program 662A, the AFPR willmake decisions relative to the 662A Program which ars binding upon the con-tractor. Selected individuals from the AFPRO have been designated contactpersonnel for their responsible functional areas. These designated indi-viduals will have free access to USAF Program 662A personnel and accessto the exclusion area as necessary to perform the task assigned. The Memo-randum of, Understanding between the SPD and the AFPR•(Col Voyles) isattached as Attachment 4.
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411 The cenitraiter IA • ?Used one tiel somata el ilte Corperatimabead th,e Agana D Program IrAtta the &MSC Space *stems Division. -be has established *e Agens D Directorate with broad and au-encompassingauthority. This authority includes full control over operations which arenormally organized on a plant-wide fur.cnonal basis, including manufacturing.The LMSC Agena D Program Director's organization is charted in Attach-ment 5 and his functions and responsibilities are as follows:
Basic Objectives: Develop, design and manufacture theAgent D 'vehicle, establishing management controls over all aspects ofthe Agena. D program contract.
Functions ar.d Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the principal representative of SpaceSystems Vice President and General Manager with the customer in nego-tiations and commitments for the Agena D Program.
Z. Perform the complete systems engineering andreliability function for the Agena D Program, including the directionand control of all systems design, flight sciences, and test planning.
Perform all vehicle engineering for the Agena DProgram, including all subsystem design for airframe and installations,propulsion, internal electrical systems, guidance and control, andselected communications and control equipment.
Design or provide the technical direction for thedesign of Agena D checkout equipment. Perform Agena D systems tests.
5. Manufacture of the Agena D vehicle, including—electrical structure,, and final assembly in accordance with Assns. Ddrawings and specifications Provide production planning, tooling,and production control. Direct and control any manufacturing servicesrequired by the program
6 Plan, establish and maintain an effectiveinspection system to provide compliance with the contractual anddesign requirements of the Agena D program.
7. Establish a procurement system to provide forthe analysis of material requirements, the procurement of material,control of inventories, and the receiving, storing and distributing ofincoming shipments
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II) The contractor has placed the full support of the Corporationbehind the Agana D Program. Within the LMSC Space Systems Division,he has established the Agena D Directorate, with broad and alt-encompassingauthority. This authority includes full control over operation,' which arenormally organized on a plant-wide functional basis, including nsanufacturing.The LMSC Agena D Program Director's organization is charted in Attach-ment 5 and his functions and responsibilities are as follows:
(a) Basic Objectives: Develop, design and manufacture theAgena D vehicle. establishing management controls over all aspects ofthe Agena D program contract.
•(b) Functions and Responsibilities:
Serve as the principal reprecentative of SpaceSystems Vice Preiiident and General Manager with the customer in nego-.tiations and commitments for the Agana D Program.
Perform the complete systems, engineering andreliability function for the Agena D Program, including the directionand control of all systems design, flight sciences, and test planning.
Perform all vehicle engineering for the Agena DProgram, including all subsystem design for airframe and installations,propulsion, internal electrical systems, guidance and control, andselected communications and control equipment.
Design or provide the technical direction for thedesign of Agena D checkout equipment. Perform Agena D systems tests.
Manufacture of the Agena D vehicle, includingelectrical structure, and final assembly in accordance with Agens Ddrawings and specifications. Provide production planning, tooling,and production control. Direct and control any manufacturing servicesrequired by the program.
Plan, establish and maintain an effectiveinspection system to provide compliance with the contractual anddesign requirements of the Agena D program.
7. Establish a procurement system to provide forthe analysis of material requirements, the procurement of material,control of inventories, and the receiving, storing and distributing ofincoming shipments
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4. Estab:.. 3- and mairtairt a management control systemencompass:mg botk program co" rots ar.d administrative controls for theAgena D Program
(2) In addition to the foregoing responsibilities which have beendelineated and agreed upon, the following will be established as firmrequirements of LMSC relative to the management of the Agena D Program.
The Contractor shall operate and maintain a logisticssystem which will ensure the availability of spare parts and the repairof generated reparables.
The accounting system will provide for the segregationand reporting of basic vehicle development, product Improvement, andlogistics costs.
5. PROCEDURES:
a. Fiscal Procedures:
Requirements - All Agens. D requirements will be reflectedon the official Air Force Integrated Launch Schedules. Space SystemProgram Directors will be requested to sign-off for their requirementsprior to SSD approval of the official Integrated Launch Schedule. Theproduction rate of the Agena D will be geared to support the approvedintegrated launch requirement. Any program schedule changes whichWill adjust the Agena D production rate will be coordinated with the662A Program Office. Allocation of the scheduled production will notbe made prior to preliminary DD 250 acceptance.
Budget - The 662A Program Office will prepare an annualfinancial plan and budget estimate to sustain an Agena D production rateto support program launch requirements. Upon approval of fiscal yearfunding requirements, the Comptroller (DCCB) will be responsible forobtaining necessary P-630 funds to provide orderly funding of the,contract. These funds may be reimbursable funds or funds derivedfrom approved programs.
(3) Programming - The 662A Program Office will provide theusing program offices with a standard unit cost for the Agana D. Thesestandard unit costs will include all cost associated with fabrication andtest of the Agena D plus the cost of spares and product improvement. •These unit costs will be revised as actual cost information is obtained.The standard unit costs provided will be utilised by all using space
programs in preparation of the yearly financial plan and budget estimates.Production, procurement and modification lead times will be providedthe using programs by the 662A Program Office. The individual programcosts of the Agana D will be programmed during the fiscal year in whichdelivery is scheduled. The program peculiar, and optional equipmentplus installation, system checkout, and launch costs, will be fundedseparately by each program office. The costs associated with this effortwill be programmed on an incremental basis. Any costs associated withslippage of established program schedules will be funded by the usingprogram office. The initial unit cost estimate is 1.5M per Agena D atDD 250 acceptance. •
( 4) Procurement - Assuming that reimbursable funds areutilised throughout the Agena D Program, the DD 250 will be the actiondocument to transfer program funds to the reimbursable fund account.At the time of DD 250 acceptance, the most current cost informationwill be utilised to establish the program funding changes for the vehicle.The DD 250 will be forwarded to the Comptroller (DDCA) who willeffect the transfer of funds to the Program 662A account. Upon com-pletion of the initial R&D contract, the accrued cost identified withmanufacture of the vehicles will be used to determine the Agena D unitcost for future procurements. Any variance between the DD 250 costand the actual cost will be cleared by transferring program and reim-bursable funds by the Comptroller (DDCA) . This procedure will befollowed until a fixed price contract is negotiated for the Agena D, atwhich time the unit cost will become fixed.
b. Relationship with Other Programs!
(1) The Agena D Program has been established with the premisethat only a minimum of effort not directly associated with the Agena Ddevelopment will be required. The transfer of data to using programs isa necessary part of implementation of the Agena D Program and there-fore, an Agena D liaison group has been established within LMSC. Thisgroup is to act as the central point of information flow into and out ofthe Agena D technical area. To assist them, certain documents willbe published and kept current. These include an advanced vehicledescription, vehicle inboard profiles and layouts, and system and sub-system schematics. The design studies and analyses which are -generatedduring the course of development and reported by in-house documentationshall also be available. The liaison group shall then have the responsi-bility of coordination with interested programs, receipt of their data
requirements, and transfer of tie available documentation as isnecessary to fulfill their requirements. The AP Agena D ProgramOffice shall also act as a line of communication for those programsdesiring information or contact with the LMSC liaison group. Normalpractice shall be that data requests to specific format shall not behonored, however, distribution of in-house documents which containthe desired information shall be made as they become available.
Reporting Procedures:
. (1) One of the basic criterion to the expediting of the Agena DProgram was the necessity that reports and data requirements be keptto an absolute minimum. Consistent with such a philosophy, Program662A personnel must have access to the management controls to beutilized by LMSC personnel in the management of the Agena D Program.The Program 462A personnel, for instance, will attend the weeklyprogram review meetings held by the LMSC Program Director. Inturn, no specific periodic report will be submitted to higher head-. quarters by the Program Office. In lieu thereof, a status presentationwill be given when deemed necessary by the PrograM 662A. Director orrequested by higher headquarters It is intended, however, theProgram Office will maintain a data file Program 662A•in the generalformat required by the Systems Data Presentations and ReportingProcedures.
Product Improvement:
(1) After the initial effort in designing the Agena D, a follow-onprovision will be made for a product improvement. A limited level ofeffort will be procured from LMSC under the Agena. D contract.Changes, however, will be kept to an absolute minimum and will beprovided in the basic vehicle only when several users will benefit. .
e. Security:
(1) An attempt has been made to reduce the level of securityclassification of the Agena D as much as, possible consistent with thedesire to avoid unnecessary publication of data relative the Ageni D onan unrestrained basis. A copy of the detailed classification guide isAttachment 6.
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(2) Industrial Security cognizance of LMSC is assigned toWestern Contract Management Region. The AFPR at LMSC will maintainclose liaison on the scheduling of inspections and other requirements of
. LMSC's security agreement with the DOD.
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