0303110F Def Satellite Comm Sys

(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification

(U) Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) is the backbone of the Government's satellite communications system, providing both secure voice and high data rate transmissions in the SHF frequency band. DSCS provides unique and vital national security communications for global command and control, crisis management, relay of intelligence and early warning data, treaty monitoring and surveillance information, and diplomatic traffic. The communications relayed through DSCS support the National Command Authorities, Global Command and Control System, Diplomatic Telecommunications Service, White House Communications Agency, the Navy, the Air Force Satellite Control Network, and ground mobile forces of all services.

(U) This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because DSCS is a production system consisting of a fully operational satellite constellation plus satellites awaiting launch as a part of the operational system. Any enhancement to the satellites not yet launched will be sole source contract awards.

(U) Based on the DoD Space Architect's recommendation, the Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP) will include additional antenna modifications that increase the capacity of the last four satellites to tactical users by more than 200%. SLEP is on schedule and fully funded.

(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $5,477	Continued DSCS mission support activities - Supported program office operations - Conducted programmatic tradeoffs and analyses - Paid performance incentives for development satellites that were still on orbit and operational
(U) $28,000	Start Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP) modification - Parts characterization and qualification - Procured components to develop modifications for first article insertion - Completed system preliminary design review (PDR) and prepared for system critical design review (CDR) - Designed low noise amplifier (LNA) upgrade to enhance performance and increase capacity for tactical users - Designed satellite bandwidth modification to increase capacity level of less capable DSCS satellites to that of satellites B8 - B14 - Began development of modkits for variable gain step attenuator and channel 5 switch to gimbaled dished antenna (GDA)
(U) $33,477	Total

(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $4,279	Continue Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) mission support activities - Support program office operations - Conduct programmatic tradeoffs and analyses - Pay performance incentives for development satellites that are still on orbit and operational
(U) $23,000	Continue Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP) modification - Complete system critical design review (CDR) - Fabricate and assemble components for first article insertion - Continue to develop low noise amplifier (LNA) upgrade to enhance performance and increase capacity for tactical users - Continue to develop satellite bandwidth modification to increase capacity level of less capable DSCS satellites to that of satellites B8 - B14 - Continue to develop modkits for variable gain step attenuator and channel 5 switch to gimbaled dished antenna (GDA)
(U) $27,279	Total

(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $3,597	Continue DSCS mission support activities - Support program office operations - Conduct programmatic tradeoffs and analyses - Pay performance incentives for development satellites that are still on orbit and operational
(U) $5,300	Continue SLEP modification - Conduct final assembly of first article - Conduct SLEP rework verification test - Continue to develop LNA upgrade to enhance performance and increase capacity for tactical users - Continue to develop satellite bandwidth modification to increase capacity level of less capable DSCS satellites to that of satellites B8 - B14
(U) $1,650	- Begin integration development for transition of the last two satellites to Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELVs)
(U) $10,547	Total

(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $5,539	Continue Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) mission support activities - Support program office operations - Conduct programmatic tradeoffs and analyses - Pay performance incentives for development satellites that are still on orbit and operational - Investigate and develop DSCS III performance enhancements
(U) $12,050	- Continue transition development of last two satellites to Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELVs)
(U) $17,589	Total

(U) B. Program Change Summary ($ in Thousands)

	FY 1996	FY 1997	FY 1998	FY 1999
(U) Previous President's Budget	31,077	24,527	10,239	6,130
(U) Appropriated Value		28,127
(U) Adjustments to Appropriated Value
a. Cong Gen Reductions		-589
b. SBIR		-259
c. Omnibus or Other Above Threshold Reprogram
d. Below Threshold Reprogramming	2,400
(U) Adjustments to Budget Years Since Final FY 1997 PB			308	11,459
(U) Current Budget Submit/President's Budget	33,477	27,279	10,547	17,589

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: FY98/99 adjustments realign funding with actual program spending requirements.

Schedule: None

Technical: None

(U) C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Thousands)

	FY 1996	FY 1997	FY 1998	FY 1999	FY 2000	FY 2001	FY 2002	FY 2003	To Compl	Total Cost*
(U) Missile Procurement	19,771	28,766**	76,434	29,587	32,080	24,095	28,571	24,433	73,500	1,619,551

* Tracked back to FY76.

** Includes $13.5 million advanced procurement for SLEP.

(U) D. Schedule Profile

FY 1996

FY 1997

FY 1998

FY 1999

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

(U) Launch DSCS/IABS 6 (Oct 97)

X

(U) Launch DSCS/IABS 7 (Jul 99)

X

(U) Launch DSCS/IABS 8 (May 00)

(U) Launch DSCS/IABS 9 (May 02)

(U) Launch DSCS/IABS 10 (May 03)

(U) SLEP Implementation Study (Mar 95 - Jan 96)

X

X

(U) SLEP Modification Program (Mar 96 - Aug 00)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

(U) SLEP PDR (Sep 96)

X

(U) SLEP CDR (Mar 97)

X

(U) GTS Upgrade Completion (Oct 96)

X

(U) EELV Integration (May 98 - Jan 00)

X

X

X

X

X

X

(U) A. Project Cost Breakdown ($ in Thousands)

	FY 1996	FY 1997	FY 1998	FY 1999
(U) Basic Program Activities	5,477	4,279	3,597	5,539
(U) Service Life Enhancement Program (SLEP)	28,000	23,000	5,300
(U) EELV			1,650	12,050
(U) Total	33,477	27,279	10,547	17,589

(U) B. Budget Acquisition History and Planning Information ($ in Thousands)

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 1996*

Budget FY 1996

Budget FY 1997

Budget FY 1998

Budget FY 1999

Budget to Complete

Total Program

Product Development Organizations

Lockheed Martin	FFP/AF	Oct 84	437,500	437,500	376,600	29,977	24,579	6,697	2,039	4,044	443,936
Miscellaneous	CPAF	TBD	N/A	N/A	124,978	0	0	1,650	12,050	800	139,478

Support and Management Organizations

Aerospace Corp	PO	Various	N/A	N/A	11,900	1,000	700	0	0	0	13,600
Miscellaneous	Various	Various	N/A	N/A	7,700	2,500	2,000	2,200	3,500	19,100	37,000

Test and Evaluation Organizations

None

* Tracked back to FY86. All other prior year funds included in the Miscellaneous line for Product Development Organizations.

(U) B. Budget Acquisition History and Planning Information Continued ($ in Thousands)

Government Furnished Property:

Item Description

Contract Method/Type or Funding Vehicle

Award or Obligation Date

Delivery Date

Total Prior to FY 1996

Budget FY 1996

Budget FY 1997

Budget FY 1998

Budget FY 1999

Budget to Complete

Total Program

Product Development Property

N/A

Support and Management Property

N/A

Test and Evaluation Property

N/A

Subtotal Product Development	501,578	29,977	24,579	8,347	14,089	4,844	583,414
Subtotal Support and Management	19,600	3,500	2,700	2,200	3,500	19,100	50,600
Subtotal Test and Evaluation
Total Project	521,178	33,477	27,279	10,547	17,589	23,944	634,014

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