REVERSE H-SHAPED REVETMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH SCALEBOARD (SS-12)

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CIA-RDP78T05698A000200040030-9
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RIPPUB
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T
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2
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December 28, 2016
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June 23, 2011
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30
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Publication Date: 
October 20, 1977
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MISC
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Ill _ __ Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200040030-9 25X1 C SUBJECT AREA: IVISIO N WPFD TITLE/SIGNIFICANCE: Reverse "h"-shaped revetments associated with SCALEBOARD (SS-12) COMMENT: Unique, reverse "h"-shaped revetments have been constructed recently at Sary Ozek and at Kupustin Yar. At Sary Ozek, on two of these revetments con25X1 tained SCALEBOARD TEL, each with its URAL375 support van in the characteristic rignt- front launch sequence position. SCALEBOARDis not normally revetted for firing. Other sightings of the "h" revetments should be reported to the WPFD TAC SSM project officer, R. Betz. The erected missiles at Sary Ozek had modified airframes and a white area below the nosecone (see reverse). Base USSR -LOCATION(S) Sary Ozek SSM Mobile MSL SPT 25X1 25X1 DISCLAIMER - This is an informal communication intended for circulation within NPIC/IEG only. The conclusions are the opinion of the originator at the time of issue. Supporting or contrasting views are welcomed, and should be directed to the originator. BRANCH EGFB COPY NC 5X1 ~7-74 )13271E-oo IEG PI NOTICE ROOM 3S216 7 WARNING NOTICE Sensitive Intelligence Sources I and Methods25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200040030-9 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200040030-9 MODIFIED SCALEBOARD SS-1 LIGHT COLOURED AREA BENEATH NOSE CONE MODIFICATION OF AIRFRAME FIRING TABLE L NOTE: There is some conjecture within the community that the light coloured area beneath the nose-cone, and the modification (protrusion) of the airframe, are possibly indicative of the SS-X-22 (KY-12) TOP SECRET RUFF 25X1 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/06/23: CIA-RDP78TO5698A000200040030-9