OPERATIONS PLAN 52-66 'BLACK SHIELD'

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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: December 20, 2005
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: November 25, 1965
• Content Type: REPORT

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OPERATIONS PLAN
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OPERATION PLAN
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A-12 TWENTY FOUR HOUR NOTIFICATION CONCEPT
(BLACK SHIELD)
25 November 1965
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TASE ORGANI: AT'IONS 3
GENERAL Si'TUA' ION 3
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checked prior to takeoff
position from takeoff until
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11,492 cube of egb.ai,.)Tn rx+: A econd airccr^ai (or turnaround of
first aircraft)will w per?sonnel and 19,570 pounds,
1,4o8 cube of equ . rT. .i t:` an engine c ki3nge Z necessary, , a
third C.-130 type load i,-Ag percc,on and 22,585 pounds,
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2 , 355 cube or? 1?,:. 7 r., r?c?~ The first C-130 should
be ready to I.ea re 61B :i iTlm dia e2 ;y after"- notifi :at on of
an emergency 1 end
(2) 'TPe..,we~. 4 as force will prepare the mission
aircraft for a gym, ! w t a z: I1 AB,
ly for delivery tc,
}'n_ C 4,: 3a.. .mission, all
ma.nn z: on a 24 hour basis
I me , the Command Post will.
equipment requirements
ne removed .mmediate-
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7b) SCAM SP,7,pe and SIP tape will be removed and
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AIRCRAFT GENERATION CHECK LIST
1. H-24:00 to H---22:30:
a. Scheduling meeting, to --,elect aircraft and program
package equipment.
b. Secure expendable supplies at south hangar complex
(Oxygen, nitrogen, hydraulics, oil, engine oil, grease and
drag chute).
c. Secure POL trucks and call Security
d. Notify Security regarding mission aircraft and parking
locations.
e. Request C-130 support from Headquarters.
2. H-22:30' Start aircraft preflight #1 and #2 aircraft
(including oxygen, nitrogen, hydraulics, oil, TEB and drag chute).
3. H-22:00 to H-2O:O0: Submit hangar access roster to Security.
4. H-21:00: A-12 status report and support aircraft status
report
5. H-20:00 to H-16:00: Select and manifest personnel for
emergency recovery.
6.
H-18:00: Personal equipment pickup LO and LN.
7. H-16:00 to H-12:00:
Load Priority I recovery equipment.
on C-130.
8.
H-16:30 to H-15:00:
Move aircraft out and TEB #1 and #2
9.
H-15:00 to H-14:CO:
Place clamshell in position.
10.
H-14:00 to H-1-0:30,
Aircraft #1 and #2 package loading.
11.
H-12:30: Package data available from Flight Planning Section.
12.
H-12:00 to H-l.laOO?
SIP installation and checkout
13.
H-13:00:
as Weather briefing for package personnel.
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b,, INS data available from Flight Planning Section
14. H-1i:00 to H-7:00: Package data coded, programmed and
loaded in Aircraft #1 and #2.
15. H 1..:1:00 to H--6:00: INS data preparation for loading.
16. H--7:00 to H-5:00: Aircraft #1 and #2 fuel serviced
17. H-,4:00 to H-3:30: Personal equipment loaded in Acft #1 & #2.
18. H-3: 3(} to 11--3:00: Security ti terl.lize cockpit.
19. 11-3:20 to H-3:00: Aircraft status prebrie'tng.
20. H-3:00: Start INS warmup on aircraft #1 and #2.
21. 11-1:30 to H-1.00: Viewfinder with film loaded Acft #1 &
22H-1,,30: INS flight data tape loading, aircraft #1 and #2.
23. H-1.00 to H-.? :45: Nitrogen top-off.
24, H--:50 to H--:25: Crew loading and preflight.
25. H-:25 to H-:15: Engine start and power switch over.
26. 1-f--,'.,15 to H hour: Taxi and takeoff,
27. Takeoff +,:30: Secure spare aircraft.
28. Takeoff ?:30 to Takeoff _2:00: Package, INS unload of
spare aircraft.
29. Takeoff .1:00: Load P 0 E recovery gear in C-130.
30. Takeoff :2:15:: Spare aircraft declassified.
31. Landing to L+:30: Land and cool aircraft.
32, L+:45: Aircraft Maintenance debriefing.
33. L+:30 to L+1:15: Secure mission aircraft in, hangar and
service engine oil system.
34. L+1:15 to L+2:00: Place clamshell in position.
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35. L+2:00 to L+3.1.5.- Package unload from mission aircraft
and preparation of "TAKE" for transport
36.
L+2:00 to L+2:3-0
S0DM tape removed and given to SIP.
37.
L+4:00:
"TAKE" t,7 Secu.rity,
38.
L+2:30 to L+3'00
Viewfinder and projjector, maps removed.
39.
L+4:00:
SIP data tape to Operations
40.
L+4:15:
Mission aircraft declassified
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handling instructions and will be able to give immediate
assistance to the pilot after landing. The crew will also
be able to give limited towing direction for the movement
25X~ the mission aircraft
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Dep ty Commander for Materiel 1 atch
Acft Generation Check List
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1. MISSION: To provide support, as required, to successfull
launch and recover an A-1.' operational sortie from 25X1
In addition service will be rendered to e tau
force -at will allow continuation of normal duties not directly
associated with the operational sortie,
2. GENERAL SITUATION: Upon notification, the Deputy Commander
for Support will attend the Commander's initial briefing
obtaining any data pertinent to the Support requirements for
the mission.
3. PROCEDURES: The Senior Support Officer will be responsible
for the following actions Immediately following the Commander's
initial briefing.
a0 The administrative office will be manned on a 24 hour
basis, if required, In support of any operational sortie.
Coordination will be effected with appropriate agencies over
Preparation of travel documentation for all personnel involved
in a possible recovery of an A-12 away from AB. 25X1
b. It will be ascertained that sufficient funds are available
for all foreseeable contingencies. Travel advances will be
prepared for issue to personnel involved in a possible recovery
away from l
c. FIRE DEPARTMENT: Upon notification of an operational
sortie the Detachment Fire Department will. coordinate with the
DCO as to timing schedule of the mission. Coordination will be
effected with the host base for supplemental fire protection
ap required.
d. COMMUNICATIONS: The Signal Center will be placed on a
24 hour work sch.edu e upon notification of an operational sortie.
The Operations Satellite Signal Center will be manned as required.
e. TRANSPOR` .A.TIO t ~ Adequate vehicular support will be made
available.
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1. MISSION. To pr ovI-de s c urs tyb measures adequate for the
completion of higher headquarter-s directed operational missions.
2. GENERAL SITUATION.: Upon notification of an impending oper-
ational sorties the Sec*or.. ty, staff will provide adequate
security measures necessary for the planning, launch and recovery
of an A-1.2 sortie
3. PROCEDURES- The f ol. b nwing actions will be required to
accomplish the: mss.of
a. Provide security measures as required in a manner which
will not focus undue attention on the operation. Normal security
measures will continue in effect as far as possible.
b. The Senior SecuriCy Officer will attend all pre-mission
briefings. All participant s will be rebriefed on the need-to-
know principles and the necessity for holding down mission
information.
c. Access to the Command Post and Flight Planning Section
will be controlled on the basis of access lists prepared by
DCO and DCM
d. In coordination with Life Support Division, the Senior
Security Officer will observe he storage and Issue of pressure
suits, parachutes, emergency kits and allied personal and support
equipment (nitrogen and oxygen supplies, etc.) and observe the
pre-flight hookup : a -a = also insure that there is no com-
promising material, o n the person of the pilot or in his equipment.
e. Provide a cU rePrl record of mission pilot's emergency
addresses as well as the names of individuals nominated by the
mission pilots to accompany the official making the notification.
f. Upon notification of a pending operational sortie the
Senior Security Ofii.s will obtain passports, immunization
records and orders of pe.~rsonne:el designated to be a part of a
recovery team in event of a f'o??rced landing at an alternate base.
g0 The following areas will require additional security
coverage: (Wneh required)
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(1) Designated hangar area
(2) Mise zz.on aircraft and alternate)
(3) POL and special equipment storage areas
(44) Other areas as deemed necessary to the mission
ho Be prepared to brief all personnel on procedures to be
followed in the event of a mishap
to Maintain a detailed log of all security activities.
J. On conclusion of the mission, provide a guard for the
mission aircraft until classified material is removed and the
b n erased and be
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information r?ecorded-on the INS drum has e
prepared to courier mission data to Project Headquarters o
atch
Secu)rity Check List
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SECURITY CHECK
1. H-23:30 Attend ,ommandera's briefing.- Aircraft designated.
2. H-23:00: Hangars secured..
3. H-22:30:
a. POL trucks secured in POL compound.
b. Oxygen and nitrogen secured.
4o H-20:00:
a. Access lists provided by DCO and DCM.
b. Inspect urvi`va.1. :lt. Primary and alternate.
5. H-19:00: Send c~;nntents list via
6o H-16:00: InIt_ial pilot briefing.
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7. When notified: Oxygen moved to Life Support Division
(Security escort)
8 . H-14:30' POL trucks secured inside of compound.
9. H-3:O0:
a. Final pilot briefing.
b, Helmet a.b o cow -no ,.beck at aircraft (security escort).
Install seat kit; and p a "h"aute, return helmet to DCOLO Senior
Security Officer che'fi o:kpri and sterilize aircraft. Guard
standby aircraft
10 o H--2:00: Install film . str?i.p 0 Guard standby aircraft.
11. When notified-. Ni"t`rogen moved to Life Support Division
(security escort',',
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