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Tactical Anti-Satellite Program Development - PE 0603892D

A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

(U) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENT: The U.S. military has become dependent on satellites as a primary source of information in virtually all of its operations and then looking at the world-wide proliferation of technology which is making this type capability readily available to virtually any country. Today, national defense planners and strategists have to operate with the knowledge that future adversaries will have access to satellite derived intelligence, warning, communications, navigation, weather and other information that can significantly enhance their war-fighting capability and increase the risk to U.S. and allied forces

(U) In 1989 the Department of Defense initiated a program to develop a ground-launched, kinetic energy (i.e., hit-to-kill) anti-satellite (KE ASAT) weapon system which would leverage off technologies developed by the U.S. Army Space and Strategic Defense Command in support of the (then) Strategic Defense Initiative Organization. Following a Milestone I Defense Acquisition Board Review in December of 1989, the Army was given responsibility for development of the weapon elements of the system (booster, kill vehicle, launch and ground support systems, and the mission and battery control centers.) The Air Force was given responsibility for development of the command and control elements that would have allowed the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Space Command (USCINCSPACE) to plan and control ASAT engagements.

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RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)

Date: February 1997

APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY RDT&E, Defense-wide/ Budget Activity 4

R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE Tactical Anti-Satellite Program Development - PE 0603892D

(U) With the end of the cold war the perceived need for this capability, as well as support for continued funding diminished steadily and the program was restructured several times. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 1994 (FY 1994) directed that the program be converted to a Tactical ASAT Technology Program as opposed to an acquisition program with a low funding level. Under this current program, the KE ASAT was test fired in September 1994, successfully meeting all requirements. This 94-pound kill vehicle is the critical component of a KE ASAT. The following was accomplished in FY 1995:

*KE ASAT KV Integration and Development

Weapon Control System (WCS) prototype development completed

ACTD planning and proposal completed and submitted

(U) Acquisition Strategy: The prime contract was awarded on a competitive basis in 1990 to Rockwell International. FY 1996 and FY 1997 funds were obligated on the existing contract. A technical analysis contract was awaqrded on a competitive basis as Small Business Innovative Research to DESE Research. Other major activities will be performed in-house and by OGA. Streamlined acquisition strategy has been adopted based on DoD 5000.2. Also, an integrated product team approach has been implemented. Commercial specifications have been adopted, and MIL-SPECs are used on an exception basis only for acquisition.

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RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)

Date: February 1997

APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY RDT&E, Defense-wide/ Budget Activity 4

R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE Tactical Anti-Satellite Program Development - PE 0603892D

(U) FY 1996 Accomplishments:

Interceptor (missile and kill vehicle) ($6,300K)

Weapon Control Subsystem ($4,600K)

System Integration and Testing ($6,800K)

Software Integration ($4,700K)

Program Management ($2,900K)

Other government agencies (DOE Sandia, ARSPACE) ($1,200K)

Technical Simulation and Support (SBIR) ($2,000K)

Small Business Plan

Out of the FY 1996 contracted-out funds, 13%.

(A) FY 1997 Plans:

Interceptor (missile and kill vehicle) ($10,875K)

Weapon Control Subsystem ($7,900K)

System Integration and Testing ($11,700K)

Software Integration ($8,100K)

Program Management ($5,000K)

Other government agencies (DOE Sandia, ARSPACE) ($2,000K)

Technical Simulation and Support (SBIR) ($3,400K)

(A) FY 1998 Plans: N/A

(U) FY 1999 Plans: N/A

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RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)

Date: February 1997

APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY RDT&E, Defense-wide/ Budget Activity 4

R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE Tactical Anti-Satellite Program Development - PE 0603892D

(U) B. Program Change Summary

	FY1996	FY1997	FY1998	Total Cost
Previous President's Budget	0	0	0	245.000 (Prior Years)
Appropriated Value	30.000	50.000	0	80.000
Adjustments to Appropriated Value	-1.466*	-1.025**	0	-2.491
Current Budget Submit/President's Budget * FY 1996 Adjustments:	28.534	48.975	0	322.500

Section 8046 FFRDC -$206K

Section 8101 ADP -$87K

Section 8125 Inflation -$182K

Section 8129 Mgt. -$401K

SBIR -$ 582

Other Inflation -$63K

Reprogram $55K.

** FY 1997 Adjustments :

Section 8136 General Reduction -$1,025K.

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RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)

Date: February 1997

APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY RDT&E, Defense-wide/ Budget Activity 4

R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE Tactical Anti-Satellite Program Development - PE 0603892D

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary:

The original PE0603392A was established in 1989. By Congressional action, this PE was transferred to OSD under PE0603392D. Then, in 1996, the PE was changed to PE0603892D for more appropriate execution (Budget Activity 4). This is a continuation of the same Anti-Satellite program. ($245 million up to FY 1995).

(U) D. Schedule Profile

Fiscal year actual and planned events by quarter

Project Milestones

FY 1995

FY 1996

FY 1997

	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4	1	2	3	4
Guidance Navigation & Control PDR										X
Seeker CDR									X
Hardware-in-Loop Simulation										X	X
Test Readiness Review (Hover)										X
Hover Test										X
Launcher interface design review												X
Command & Control integration											X

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RDT&E PROGRAM ELEMENT/PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN (R-3)

DATE : February 1997

APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY RDT&E, Defense-wide/Budget Activity 4

R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE PE NUMBER/PROJECT NUMBER Tactical Anti-Satellite Program Development - PE 0603892D

A. Project Cost Breakdown ( $ in thousands )
	FY 1996	FY 1997	FY 1998	FY 1999
Project Cost Categories
Cost Categories:
a. Demonstration & Validation	23,900	43,163	0	0
b. Program Management Support	4,634	6,812	0	0
TOTAL	28,534	48,975	0	0

B. Budget Acquisition History and Planning Information

Performing Organizations

Contractor or Government Performing Activity	Contract Method/Type or Funding Vehicle	Award or Obligation Date	Performing Activity EAC	Project Office EAC	Total Prior to FY 1995	Budget FY 1996	Budget FY 1997	Budget FY 1998	Budget FY1999	Budget to Complete	Total Program
DoD (USASSDC)	C	Sep 90	-	-	245.0	28.5	49.0	0	0	322.5	322.5

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