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Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 IDEA 0385-71 cy 2 Of 2 THIS DOCUMENT REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING HANDLING PROCEDURES THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION REGARDING A HIGHLY CLASSIFIED ACTIVITY. PERMISSION TO TRANSFER CUSTODY, OR PERMIT ACCESS TO THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE ORIGINATOR. HAND CARRY PROCEDURES WILL BE APPLIED TO.ANY INTER-OFFICE OR INTRA-AGENCY MOVEMENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. REFERRED 70 RECEIVED RELEASED SEEN BY OFFICE SIGNATURE DATE TIME DATE TIME NAME AND OFFICE SYMBOL DATE PS via I DEA/OSA Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 DOE review completed. e rr Qr' -- Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET DOE review completed. 4 7 NOVEMBER 1971 SECRET n -0,3 COPY a OF Z__ Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET DOE review completed. Itr,a.ar was a photographic operation conducted from Eielson AFB, Alaska, in support of 2. The effort was activated on short notice through a 3 Nov 71' series of phone calls. The final call at 1445L laid on a one- aircraft requirement with a'"99% sure" probability of going. 3. The deployment task force departed 1445L, 4 Nov, 71, 25X1 via C-141 for Eielson with the "H" config on board. Upon arrival, equipment was offloaded and initial preparations completed. The only problem of consequence involved communications circuits. 4. The article with the "I" config flew up on 5 November 71 i arriving Eielson at 1305L. The flaps were stuck in "gust" posit- ion for the entire flight. After considering weather and relaunch options, the decision to recover at Eielson was made. accomplished an excellent no-flap landing and repairs were com- pleted that evening. 5. Launched at 0801L, as programmed with the "I" config recovering at Edwards after a -12 hour flight. With Hq concurrence, the task force closed down when the article reached a point where return to Eielson was no, longer feasable. had in the meantime assumed command and control. The ,C-'141 launched at 1645L and proceeded to Edwards without incident.- 6. Facilities, equipment, and general support at Eielson were outstanding. The only significant problems encountered through- out'the brief operation involved commo and the wing flaps on the SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET article. Both are discussed in appropriate following sections. SECREY Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 1 DEC 1971 MEMORANDIJM FOR: Chief, IDEALIST Operations, OSA I Recap The following comments are submitted in response to the Materiel portion of the Recap. on was provided as a service to the tracking of 055 while in Known and anticipated mission requirements are included, as mission planning data, when operational orders are transmitted. The X-Band Beacon was not a mission requirement, was provided as a service and arose subsequent to arrival of the Project Headquarters representative at Anchorage. 2. ~~ proposal for modification of preconditioning cart input and out ut duct locks has been forwarded to 25X1 for evaluation. will be advised of the 25X1 findings and/or required modification actions, as appropriate. 3. Malfunction of the preconditioning cart which permitted inlet temperatures higher than desired was investigated and has been attributed to a broken wire on the temperature control unit leading to the Air Out Temperature Sensor. 4. Malfunction of the modified T-35 Tracker, which failed to complete the programmed number of cycles is under investi- gation. Equipment and materiel have been forwarded for study and efforts to duplicate subject failure. will be advised of F----Ifindings, when available. 25X1 25X1 Deputy for Materiel, OSA cc:' PRD/M/OSA PRD/M/OSA (Chrono) Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET IDEA 0348-71 Copy Of' 9 26 Nobembe7-1971 MEMORANDUM FOR: See Distribution SUBJECT (Recap of responsibility. Frecap and prepare appropriate replies and/or comments to specific portions as they apply to individual areas e est each addressee review the attached be provided IDEA/0 by memo not later than COB 2 December 1971. 2. It is -quested that resulting replies and/or comments Recap(IDEA 0385-71 Series B) Distribution: 1 - DSA (w/o atts) 2 - S~ (w/atts) 3 - COMPT (w/atts) 4 - COMMO (w/atts) 5 - AMS (w/atts) 6 - D/O (w/o atts) 7 - IDEA (w/atts) 8 - D/M (w/atts) 9 - RB/OSA (w/o atts) IDEA/O/OSA, GROUP I Excluded from automatic downgrading and Idoclassification (26 Nov 71) Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 CL SECBi N IDEA 0385-71 Series B Copy 5 of 6 THIS DOCUMENT REQUIRES SPECIAL HANDLING THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION REGARDING A HIGHLY CLASSIFIED ACTIVITY. PERMISSION TO TRANSFER CUSTODY, OR PERMIT ACCESS TO THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE ORIGINATOR. HAND CARRY PROCEDURES WILL BE APPLIED TO ANY INTER-OFFICE OR INTRA-AGENCY MOVEMENT OF THIS DOCUMENT. 10141ST REFERRED 70 RECEIVED RELEASED SEENIBY OFFICE SIGNATURE DATE TIME DATE TIME NAME AND OFFICE SYMBOL DATE IDEA SECRET FORM ,2.5, 1352 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 IDEA - 0385-71 Series Cop y_o f 6 4 - 7 NOVEMBER 1971 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5-~V-~ Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 ~IUCAP was a photographic operation conducted from Eielson AFB, Alaska, in support of 2. The effort was activated on short notice through a 3 Nov 71 series of phone calls. The final call at 1445L laid on a one- aircraft requirement with a`99% sure" probability of going. 3. The deployment task force departed 1445L, 4 Nov, 71, via C-141 for Eielson with the "H" config on board. Upon arrival, equipment was offloaded and initial preparations completed. The only problem of consequence involved communications circuits. 4. The article with the "I" config flew up on 5 November 71 arriving Eielson at 1305L. The flaps were stuck in "gust" posit- 25X1 ion for the entire flight. After considering weather and relaunch options, the decision to recover at Eielson was made. accomplished an excellent no-flap landing and repairs were com- pleted that evening. I ched 80 ..~,~~. at, 0 1L, 6 Nov it and overflew the target as programmed with the "I" config recovering at Edwards after a 12 hour flight. With Hq concurrence, the task force closed down when the article reached a point where return to Eielson was no longer feasable. had in the meantime assumed command and control. The -C-'141 launched at 1645L and proceeded to Edwards without incident.- 6. Facilities, equipment, and general support at Eielson were outstanding. 'The only significant problems encountered through- the brief operation involved comma and the wing flaps on the SEC 'r_ T Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 article. Both are discussed in appropriate following sections. Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 f,.-;f m.R?,w Approved For Release 2007/09/24_ : CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 C, Ell CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE 0 EVENTS 4 - 7 November 1971 (all times local) 04/1125 - C-141 support aircraft arrives North Base 04/1445 - C-141 support aircraft departs for Eielson AFB 04/1830 - C-141 arrives Eielson 05/0900- Article 055 departs North Base 05/1305 - Article 055 arrives Eielson 06/0801 - Article 055 departs Eielson 06/1615 - C-141 support aircraft departs Eielson 06/2150 - Article" 055 arrives North Base 07/0005 - C-141 support aircraft arrives North Base Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIa}A-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 OPERATIONS A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY 1. with a total of deployed to Eielson AFB, Alaska on 4 Nov 71 personnel. One representative from Headquarters was in position at Anchorage and one representative from joined the deployment team at Eielson AFB. The C-141 support aircraft flight to Eielson was uneventful. After landing at Eielson the C 141 was out of commission due to a flap malfunct- ion, but the problem was resolve: prior to the scheduled redeploy- ment time. Immediately after arrival the support aircraft was 2. Article,055 departed the following day (5 Nov) and arriv- ed at Eielson with the flaps stuck in the gust-up position. An excellent no-flap landing-was made by however the 25X1 article was out of commission for a number of hours before the flap problem was finally cleared. 3. Redeployment_commcnced the following day (6 Nov) when the article departed Eielson with the "I" config. The planned route of flight was from Eielson and return to Edwards. Headwinds between Eielson and the target area were somewhat stronger than planned which reduced preplanned loiter time over the target to a minimum. On arrival at the target area (altitude 60M), ther was only time for one expedit- ed turn in order to get back over the target by time zero. Weather in the general vicinity of the target area was 2/8 cloud cover, `tut I Ithe weather was clear. Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 W"T,A %"I 4. The DTFC maintained control of the mission until the article was seven hours and ten minutes into the flight. Shortly there- after comm was closed dow;_ and gear uploaded on the support C-141. The deployment teams return flight to Edwards was uneventful with landing taking place at 07/0005L. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. PROBLEM: The ops order called for the deployment team to remain at Eielson for sometime after they were no longer functional in terms of command and control or support in event of diversion. RECOMMENDATION: That the DTFC be authorized to re- deploy as soon as home base has assumed command and control and when it is no longer. feasible for the article to return to the deployment base. Unscheduled recovery capability enroute, would be enhanced if the support aircraft was closer behind the article. ?~ ~~~ Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 a.,.?~,.., ... -_ Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 ,).C,i MATERIEL A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY 1. Initial notification of a possible deployment was re- ceived at 0800L, 3 Nov 71. At 1455L, 3 Nov 71, the deployment requirement had been confirmed as one article with con- figuration to deploy on 5 November, times as?yet unknown. Per- sonnel were selected by name at this time and material require- ments were identified. At 0740L, 4 November, the additional requirement for an "H" configuration to deploy with the support team was received. Personnel and equipment lists were firmed up and the assembly of the deployment gear was well underway by 0830L. The arrival time of the support aircraft was not yet i firm but estimated to be 1200L. ,2. The deployment load was completed and assembled by 1130L. The support C-141 arrived at 1120L followed by a second C-141 at 1200L with additional seats to make up the shortage in the de- ployment C-141. Seat transfer started at 1215L and was completed in 25 minutes. Loading started at 1240L and was completed at 1410L. Total load was 24,198 pounds,'2021 cube. Takeoff time was 1440L. 3. The article was loaded with an F-7configuration, trackei25X1 camera modified for a 15 cycle per minute frame rate, and system 17. Preflight of the article was begun the afternoon of 4 Nov, followed by configuration loading. The article launch was scheduled for and completed at 0900L on 5 Nov. No difficulties were encountered. Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 r.E L. . S L., f 4. The support C-141 landed at Eielson AFB at 1830L and taxied directly to Nose Dock #l2 which' was the center of operat- ions during this deployment. The aircraft was met by the Eielson Director of Materiel who had arranged all preparations for our arrival. All requested AGE was positioned in the nose dock; a forklift and flatbed trailer, and two buses were in position at engine shutdown. The distance to the nose dock from the aircraft was only about 100 feet so the flatbed was not used; the entire load was forklifted into the nose dock. Because of the compacted snow and ice on the ramp, the forklift was operated by an-experienced Eielson operator. The offload was completed in 1:05 hours with an OAT of approximately 0?. 5. At 0800L, 5 November, preparations began to receive the article which was due in at 1300L. About two hours after the article had departed Edwards, word was received that the flaps were stuck in the gust position and the article would continue on to Eielson. In anticipation, of a possible engine rollback, the tinker toy was partially assembled before the ti article landed. At 1305L, the article made an uneventful no- .-flap landing. No problems were encountered while towing over snow and ice to the nose dock; chains were used on the towing vehicle, a warehouse tug. There were two pilot write-ups; the flaps stuck in the. gust position, and the tracker blower over- heat lite came on after one hour of flight. The flap discrep- ancy was cleared by repairing shorted wires in the left wing spoiler well, and resetting the asymetry relay. The tracker blower unit was replaced and the aircraft was in commission Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 %JE....!.Pi t:... 6 25X1 launched at 0800L. 8. By 1000L, all equipment, except Commo, had been assembl- ed and packed. Loading of the C-141 began at 1225L and ever- thing escept the baggage pallet, "H" configuration, and commo pallet was on by 1320L. At 1545L the baggage pallet was loaded. Commo shut down at 1600L and their equipment and the "H" config- uration were loaded.' The C-141 cargo doors were closed at 1620L, the personnel boardfd and the aircraft took-off at 1650L. in "B" nuts instead of quick disconnect fittings so the air- craft was run-up in front of the nose'dock. 6. Several hours, before the article landed, a requirement to have an X-band transmitter installed was made known. In- spection of the article after it landed revealed that it was installed. 7. At 0500L, 6 November, the article was towed out to taxiway 1 for launch preparation. The article was filled to 2915 gallons. Three ground heaters were at the aircraft but only one was used (to pre-heat the engine bay). The OAT was 10? with no wind; Operations declined use of a heater for the cockpit area. The only problem encountered during launch prep-aration was substandard performance of the preconditioning cart in that inlet temps were higher than desired. The article at 2000L. A D-5 hydraulic mule was on hand to check out the flaps but could not be used because the lines were terminated 9. The article arrived at 2145L, 6 November. On 25X1 return to the article was out of commission for com- pletion of a periodic inspection. he configuration and tracker --- Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 ("I D cLT were downloaded after arrival, the material was packaged and shipped to on 8 November 1971. On configuration postflight it was found that the hatch heater blower was in- operative. S:'.nce the configuration was still warm, the mal- function was believed to have taken place at shutdown. The tracker postflight indicated that only 29 of'96 programmed cycles had been completed. Investigation revealed that a diode in the locally manufactured intervalometer failed when operating at a reduced temperature. 10. The C-141 support aircraft arrived at 0015L, 7 November 1971. The offload was completed at 0115L and the C-141 departed immediately. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. PROBLEM: A last minute requirement for an X-band beacon was generated while the article was enroute from Edwards. Fortunately, an X-band beacon was installed on the article from a previous mission. RECOMMENDATION: That headquarters research and coordinate all mission tracking requirements as soon as possible and include these requirements in the mission planning data. 2. PROBLEM: The preconditioning cart input and output ducts were extremely difficult to lock into the upper "Q" and "E" bay hatches, the operation requiring over five minutes. RECOMMENDATION: redesign the hose to hatch latching mechanism to insure a quick, positive lock. Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 25X1 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Next 3 Page(s) In Document Denied Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 LIFE SUPPORT 1 6. Emergency e`ress briefing was given to certain fire/ crash and medical personnel at Eielson. Names were given to Security. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. PROBLEM: Adequate quantity of arctic clothing was not available for issue. We were fortunate that mild arctic weather A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY 1. Upon arrival a medical and personal equipment work area was set up in a room in the hangar, convenient to all personnel. 2. was recovered at Eielson about 1300L and was found to be medically fit on post flight interview. 3. was given a preflight physical, suited-up, and launched on time 6 Nov 71. 4. No significant physiological or medical problems were encountered on either flight. 5. No significant illness or injury was sustained by E.:pprrt personnel. existed during our stay (-13 to +8 degrees fahrenheit). RECOMMENDATION: Full issue of properly fitted arctic gear be obtained for all personnel of this unit who may be required to deploy to the arctic. Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5R_..~, Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SUPPORT A. N.' '.RATIVE SUMMARY 1. The short notice giver the unit required some scrambling to prepare orders, but no other unusual circumstances were en- countered initially. 2. Upon arrival at Eielson, quarters ha.d been set aside and transport was immediately assigned. No problems in billeting or messing were encountered. 3. in charge of Security, served as Finance Officer without problem. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS: None Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET CHRONOLOGICAL SEQUENCE OF EVENTS 4 - 7 November 1971 (all times local) 04/1125 - C-141 support aircraft arrives North Base 04/1445 - C-141 support aircraft departs for Eielson AFB 04/1830 - C-141 arrives Eielson 05/0900 - Article 055 departs North Base, 05/1305 - Article 055 arrives Eielson 06/0801 - Article 055 departs Eielson 06/1645 - C-141 support aircraft departs Eielson 06/2150 - Article 055 arrives North Base 07/0005 - C-141 support aircraft arrives North Base. ,SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 LURLI 25X1 25X1 OPERATIONS 1. I (deployed to Eielson AFB, Alaska on 4 Nov 71 personnel. One representative from Headquarters was in position at Anchorage and one representative fromjoined the deployment team at Eielson AFB. The C-141 support aircraft flight to Eielson was uneventful. After landing at Eielson the C C.41 was out of commission due to a flap malfunct ion, but the problem was resolved prior to the scheduled redeploy- ment time. Immediately after arrival the support aircraft was downloaded. 2. Article,055 departed the following day (5 Nov) and arriv- i ed at Eielson with the flaps stuck in the gust-up position. An excellent no-flap'landing was made by article was out of commission for a number of hours before the flap problem was finally cleared. 3. Redeployment commenced the following day (6 Nov) when the article departed Eielson with the "I" config. The planned 25X1 and return to Edwards. Headwinds between Eielson and the target area were somewhat stronger than planned which reduced preplanned loiter time over the target to a minimum. On arrival at the target area (altitude 60M), there was only time for one expedit- route of flight was from Eielson ed turn in-order to get back over the target by time zero. Weather in the general vicinity of the target area was 2/8 cloud cover, but the weather was clear. SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET 25X1 The DTFC maintained control of the mission until the article was seven hours and ten minutes into the flight. Shortly there after comm was closed down and gear uploaded on the support C-141. The deployment teams return flight to Edwards was uneventful with landing taking place at 07/0005L. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. PROBLEM: The ops order called for the deployment team to remain at Eielson for,sometime after they were no longer functional in terms of command and control or support in event of diversion. RECOMMENDATION: That the DTFC be authorized to re- deploy as soon as home base has assumed command and control and when it is no longer feasible for the article to return to the deployment base. Unscheduled recovery capability enroute, would be enhanced if the support aircraft was closer behind the article. SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET MATERIEL A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY 1. Initial notification of a possible deployment was re- ceived at 0800L, 3 Nov 71. At 1455L, 3 Nov 71, the deployment requirement had been confirmed as one article with con- figuration to deploy on 5 November, times as yet unknown. Per- sonnel were selected by name at this time and material require- ments were identified. At 0740L, 4 November, the additional .requirement for an "H" configuration to deploy with the support team was received. Personnel and equipment lists were firmed up and the assembly of the deployment gear was well underway by 0830L. The arr,val time of the support aircraft was not yet firm but estimated to be 1200L. .2. The deployment load was completed and assembled by 1130L. The support C-141 arrived at 1120L followed by a second C-141 at 1200L with additional seats to make up the shortage in the de- ployment C-141. Seat transfer started at 1215L and was completed in 25 minutes. Loading started at 1240L and was completed at 1410L. Total load was 24,198 pounds, 2021 cube. Takeoff time was 1440L. 3. The article was loaded with an configuration, tracker 25X1 camera modified for a 15 cycle per minute frame rate, and system 17. Preflight of the article was begun the afternoon of 4.Nov, followed by configuration loading. The article launch was scheduled for and completed at 0900L on 5 Nov. No difficulties SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SEGRLt 4. The support C-141 landed at Eielson AFB at 1830L and taxied directly to Nose Dock ##2 which was the center of operat- ions during this deployment. The aircraft was met by the Eielson Director of Materiel who had arranged all preparations for our arrival. All requested AGE was positioned in the nose dock; a forklift and flatbed trailer, and two buses were in position at engine shutdown. The distance to the nose dock from the aircraft was only about 100 feet so the flatbed was not used; the entire load was forklifted into the nose dock. Because of the compacted snow and ice on the ramp, the forklift was operated by an experienced Eielson operator. The offload was completed in 1:05 hours with an OAT of approximately 0?. 5. At 0800L, 5 November, preparations began to receive the article which was due in at 1300L. About two hours after the article had departed Edwards, word. was received that the flaps were stuck in the gust position and the article would continue on to Eielson. In anticipation, of a possible engine rollback, the tinker toy was partially assembled before the article landed. At 1305L, the article made an uneventful no- -flap landing. No problems were encountered while towing over snow and ice to the nose dock; chains were used on the towing vehicle, a warehouse tug. There were two pilot write-ups; the flaps stuck in the. gust position, and the tracker blower over- heat lite came on after one hour of flight. The flap discrep- ancy was cleared by repairing shorted wires in the left wing spoiler well, and resetting the asymetry relay. The tracker blower unit was replaced and the aircraft was in commission SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET 25X1 25X1 at 2000L. A D-5 hydraulic mule was on hand to check out the flaps but could not be used because the lines were terminated in "B" nuts instead of quick disconnect fittings so the air- craft was run-up in front of the nose'dock. 6. Several hours before the article landed, a requirement to have an X-band transmitter installed was made known. In-. in that inlet temps were higher than desired. The article launched at 0800L. 8. By 1000L, all equipment, except Commo, had been assembl- ed and packed. Loading of the C-141 began at 1225L and ever- 2915 gallons. Three ground heaters were at the aircraft but only one was used (to pre-heat the engine bay). The OAT was 10? with no wind; Operations declined use of a heater for the cockpit area. The only problem encountered during launch prep aration was substandard performance of the preconditioning cart spection of the article after it landed revealed that it was installed. 7. At 0500L, 6 November, the article was towed out to taxiway 1 for launch preparation. The article was filled to '.-thing escept the baggage pallet, configuration, and commo pallet was on by 1320L. At 1545L the baggage pallet was loaded. Commo shut down at 1600L and their equipment and the "H" config- uration were loaded."' The C-141 cargo doors were closed at 1620L, the personnel boarded and the aircraft took-off at 1650L. 9. The article arrived at 2145L, 6 November. On return to the article was out of commission for com- pletion of a periodic inspection. The configuration and tracker ESECRF 1 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET were downloaded after arrival, the material was packaged and shipped to on 8 November 1971. On configuration postflight it was found that the hatch heater blower was in- operative. Since the configuration was still warm, the mal- function was believed to have taken place at shutdown. The tracker postflight indicated that only 29 of 96 programmed cycles had been completed. Investigation revealed that a diode in the locally manufactured intervalometer failed when operating at a reduced temperature. 10. The C-141 support aircraft arrived at 0015L, 25X1 7 November 1971. The offload was completed at 0115L and the C-141 departed immediately. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. PROBLEM: A last minute requirement for an X-band beacon was generated while the article was enroute from Edwards. Fortunately, an X-band beacon was installed on the article. from a previous mission. RECOMMENDATION: That headquarters research and coordinate all mission tracking requirements as soon as possible and include these requirements in the mission planning data. 2. PROBLEM: The preconditioning cart input and output ducts were extremely difficult to lock into the upper "Q" and "E" bay hatches, the operation requiring over five minutes. RECOMMENDATION: redesign the hose to hatch latching mechanism to insure a quick,. positive lock. SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 25X1 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Next 3 Page(s) In Document Denied Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET LIFE SUPPORT 25X1` 25X1 A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY 1. Upon arrival a medical and personal equipment work area was set up in a room in the hangar, convenient to all personnel. 2. was recovered at Eielson about 1300L and was found to be medically fit on post flight interview. 3.- was given a preflight physical, suited-up, and launched on time 6 Nov 71. 4. No significant physiological or medical problems were encountered on either flight. 5. No significant illness or injury was sustained by support personnel. 6. Emergency egress briefing was given to certain fire/ crash and medical personnel at Eielson. Names were given to Security. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS 1. PROBLEM: Adequate quantity of arctic clothing was not available for issue. We were fortunate that mild arctic weather existed during our stay (-13 to +8 degrees fahrenheit). RECOMMENDATION: Full issue of properly fitted arctic gear be obtained for all personnel of this unit who may be required to deploy to the arctic. SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 SECRET SUPPORT A. NARRATIVE SUMMARY 1. The short notice given the unit required some scrambling to prepare orders, but no other unusual circumstances were en- countered initially. 2. Upon arrival at Eielson, quarters had been set aside and transport was immediately assigned. No problems in billeting or messing were encountered. 3. in charge of Security, served as Finance Officer without problem. B. PROBLEMS/RECOMMENDATIONS: None SECRET Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5 Approved For Release 2007/09/24: CIA-RDP74B00836R000300010101-5