ICBM MODERNIZATION: Availability Problems and Flight Test Delays in Peacekeeper Program

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Abstract:

The original Peacekeeper missile plan was based on the need to deploy Peacekeepers in silos and the need for an operational test and evaluation flight test program scheduled to start in early 1987. However, the operational test and evaluation program has been changed to make sufficient missiles available to meet the scheduled full operational capability milestone for the Peacekeeper in Minuteman silo program. The Air Force has not yet begun its operational test and evaluation program, which is designed to confirm that the Peacekeeper weapon system will work in its intended environment. Air Force officials believe that developmental flight testing has demonstrated that the system will work as intended.

Author(s):
Finley, Harry ; Jones, Paul ; Kuhta, Steven ; Klotz, John ; Dinwiddie, James ; Hubbell, David ; Decastro, Michael
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON DC , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Congressional Report
Publication Date:
1989 Mar 09
Pagination:
24

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
test and evaluation, intercontinental ballistic missiles, national security, ballistic missiles, congress, inertial measurement units, air force facilities, rockets, air force, flight testing, procurement, rocket engines, weapon systems, accuracy, guidance, inventory, measurement
Keyword(s):
foc(full operational capability), IMU(inertial measurement unit), IOC(initial operational capability), MGCS(missile guidance and control set), OT and E(operational test and evaluation), SAC(Strategic Air Command), SIOP(Single Integrated Operational Plan)
Subject Categories:
Guided Missle Technology; Military Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Nov 12
Update Date:
2022 Jan 11