COST ($ In Thousands)	FY 1996 Actual	FY 1997 Estimate	FY 1998 Estimate	FY 1999 Estimate	FY 2000 Estimate	FY 2001 Estimate	FY 2002 Estimate	FY 2003 Estimate	Cost to Complete	Total Cost

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(U) A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification: The Airborne Laser (ABL) Program is an ACAT 1D program which will design, build and test a weapon system to acquire, track and kill Theater Ballistic Missiles (TBMs) in the boost phase. Two contractors are successfully executing the Concept Design phase (FY94-FY97) awarded in May 1994. The program recently awarded the ABL Program Definition and Risk Reduction (PDRR) contract to Boeing (Seattle) team in Nov 96, who will design, fabricate, integrate, and test the ABL design. The PDRR phase began in November 1996 and culminates with a lethality demonstration against a boosting TBM representative target. The PDRR phase will integrate and test all key technologies for a fully operational system, allowing the Air Force to advance to EMD in the FY2003 time frame. This program is in budget activity 4 - Demonstration and Validation since it is a major defense acquisition program which has been authorized to enter PDRR as of the Milestone I, Nov 96.

(U) Acquisition Strategy

(U) Milestone (MS) I decision was Nov 96 authorizing entry into PDRR; MS II for Engineering Manufacturing and Development in FY03; MS III Decision for Production in FY05. Program is designed to demonstrate technical risk reduction achievements at key junctures in the PDRR phase. These will form the basis for two Authority-To-Proceed decisions during PDRR. PDRR culminates with a lethality demonstration against a boosting theater ballistic missile in FY02.

(U) FY 1996 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $14,400

Continued both contractor Concept Design efforts: hardware/software, risk mitigation, modeling/simulations and specifications

(U) $5,960

Government environmental impact study; facility utilization, SPO operational support, modeling/simulations and risk reductions

(U) $20,360

Total

(U) FY 1997 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $12,000

Complete both Concept Design contracts

(U) $29,300

Initiate Boeing PDRR contract effort for design, fabrication, integration, and test. of ABL

(U) $255

Complete Environmental Impact Analysis contract

(U) $3,995

FFRDC/SETA support for special studies, simulations and analyses, technical support, risk management, and an independent review team specializing in lasers, aircraft and aircraft integration

(U) $8,677

(U) $54,227

In-house support for atmospheric characterization tests, labor, training, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, and other government agencies

Total

(U) FY 1998 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $144,921

Continue Boeing PDRR contract effort for design, fabrication, integration, and test of ABL

(U) $700

Portion of PDRR funds for minor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB by PDRR contractor. Project number FSPM981305

(U) $4,500

FFRDC/SETA support for special studies, simulations and analyses, technical support, risk management, and an independent review team specializing in lasers, aircraft, and aircraft integration

(U) $6,965

In-house support for atmospheric characterization tests, labor, training, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, and other government agencies

(U) $50

Government oversight of contractor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB. Project number FSPM981305

(U) $157,136

Total

(U) FY 1999 ($ in Thousands):

(U) $280,477

Continue Boeing PDRR contract effort for design, fabrication, integration, and test of ABL

(U) $1,825

Portion of PDRR funds for minor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB by PDRR contractor. Project number FSPM981305

(U) $5,500

FFRDC/SETA support for special studies, simulations and analyses, technical support, risk management, and an independent review team specializing in lasers, aircraft, and aircraft integration

(U) $8,619

In-house support for atmospheric characterization tests, labor, training, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, and other government agencies

(U) $175

Government oversight of contractor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB. Project number FSPM981305

(U) $296,596

Total

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

	FY 1996	FY 1997	FY 1998	FY 1999	Total Cost
(U) Previous President’s Budget	19,954	56,828	96,654	215,404	388,840
(U) Appropriated Value	19,954	56,828
(U) Adjustments to Appropriated Value
a. Cong Reductions	-424	-1137			-1561
b. SBIR	-388	-1391			-1779
c. Omnibus or Other Above Threshold Reprogram	-154				-154
d. Below Threshold Reprogramming	1494				1494
e. Recission	-122	-73			-195
(U) Adjustments to Budget Years Since FY1997 PB			60,482	81,192	141,674
(U) Current Budget Submit/President’s Budget	20,360	54,227	157,136	296,596	528,319

(U) Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: Added $141,674 over the FYDP to purchase a new 747-400F aircraft in lieu of a used 747-200 for PDRR. This provided cost avoidance in outyears by reducing total number of aircraft to be purchased. In addition, funding was rephased to execute the winning contractor’s PDRR approach.

Schedule: No change.

Technical: The Air Force is procuring a new 747-400F aircraft for PDRR testing instead of 747-200 aircraft. This allows commonality between the research and development and production efforts. Both test aircraft can now be refurbished and delivered to ACC in production configuration.

(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) PE 0603605F Advance Weapons Technology Project 3647 - High Energy Laser Technologies	11,601	11,401	10,021	7,674	7,414	7,570	7,820	8,000	TBD	TBD

(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) Concept Design Review 1		X
(U) PDRR Request For Proposal Release			X
(U) Concept Design Review 2					X
(U) Award PDRR Contract					X
(U) Flight-weighted Laser Module Demo											X
(U) Preliminary Design Review											X
(U) Begin PDRR Aircraft Modification														X
(U) Lethality Demonstration FY02
(U) Milestone II FY03
(U) Milestone III FY05

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

	FY 1996	FY 1997	FY 1998	FY 1999
(U) Major Contracts (PDRR contract and Concept Design)	14,400	41,300	145,621	282,302
(U) Support Contracts (Technical Support, Analysis)	4,000	4,250	4,500	5,500
(U) In-House/Misc Support/Salaries/TDY/IPTs	1,960	8,677	7,015	8,794

(U) Total	20,360	54,227	157,136	296,596

(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
Boeing Defense & Space Group Seattle, WA	CPAF	12 Nov 96	1,117,612	1,117,612	0	0	29,300	145,621	282,302	TBD	1,117,612

Concept Design Contract (Rockwell International, CA)	CPFF	9 May 94	21,595	21,595	8,095	7,200	6,000			0	21,595
Concept Design Contract (Boeing Defense & Space Group, WA)	CPFF	9 May 94	21,589	21,589	7,689	7,200	6,000			0	21,589
Support and Management Organizations
Technical Support Contracts					2,096	4,000	4,250	4,500	5,500	TBD	TBD

Government In-House and Other External Support					5,220	1,960	8,477	6,415	4,664	TBD	TBD
Test and Evaluation Organizations
Air Force Flight Test Center and Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center							200	600	4,130	TBD	TBD

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

Government Furnished Property: None.

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

Support and Management Property

Subtotal Product Development	15,784	14,400	41,300	145,621	282,302	TBD	1,160,796
Subtotal Support and Management	7,316	5960	12,727	10,915	10,164	TBD	TBD
Subtotal Test and Evaluation			200	600	4,130	TBD	TBD
Total Project	23,100	20,360	54,227	157,136	296,596	TBD	TBD

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(U) $14,400	Continued both contractor Concept Design efforts: hardware/software, risk mitigation, modeling/simulations and specifications
(U) $5,960	Government environmental impact study; facility utilization, SPO operational support, modeling/simulations and risk reductions
(U) $20,360	Total

(U) $12,000	Complete both Concept Design contracts
(U) $29,300	Initiate Boeing PDRR contract effort for design, fabrication, integration, and test. of ABL
(U) $255	Complete Environmental Impact Analysis contract
(U) $3,995	FFRDC/SETA support for special studies, simulations and analyses, technical support, risk management, and an independent review team specializing in lasers, aircraft and aircraft integration
(U) $8,677 (U) $54,227	In-house support for atmospheric characterization tests, labor, training, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, and other government agencies Total

(U) $144,921	Continue Boeing PDRR contract effort for design, fabrication, integration, and test of ABL
(U) $700	Portion of PDRR funds for minor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB by PDRR contractor. Project number FSPM981305
(U) $4,500	FFRDC/SETA support for special studies, simulations and analyses, technical support, risk management, and an independent review team specializing in lasers, aircraft, and aircraft integration
(U) $6,965	In-house support for atmospheric characterization tests, labor, training, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, and other government agencies
(U) $50	Government oversight of contractor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB. Project number FSPM981305
(U) $157,136	Total

(U) $280,477	Continue Boeing PDRR contract effort for design, fabrication, integration, and test of ABL
(U) $1,825	Portion of PDRR funds for minor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB by PDRR contractor. Project number FSPM981305
(U) $5,500	FFRDC/SETA support for special studies, simulations and analyses, technical support, risk management, and an independent review team specializing in lasers, aircraft, and aircraft integration
(U) $8,619	In-house support for atmospheric characterization tests, labor, training, Integrated Product Team (IPT) participation, and other government agencies
(U) $175	Government oversight of contractor modification to Birk facility at Edwards AFB. Project number FSPM981305
(U) $296,596	Total