SOVIET MOBILE MISSILE SUMMARY (SANITIZED)

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• Publication Date: November 1, 1983
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Soviet Mobile Missile Summary
DEPLOYED STRATEGIC SSM FACILITIES
BE: VARIOUS
USSR
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Soviet Mobile Missile Summary
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List of Acronyms and Abbreviations
AAD
APC
can/cap
CC&D
C3
CP/BNK
CPLX
CSF
CTA
DDTA
DIV
FTA
FTX
GSA
GSE
HP/TD
ICBM
IRBM
km
LAD
LP
LRP
LTS
MHF
MOB
MRACA
MRB
MRBM
MSE
MSRD
MSTC
MSV
MTC
nm
NPHF
NPIC
NWHF
PBV
PGCS
PHF
POE
RAD
RADCOM
RCVR
REGT
R&D
RIC
RIM
RISA
RTP
RVT
SBG
SMRA
SRF
SSM
TEL
TSA
UHF/VHF
XMTR
Azimuth Alignment Device
Armored Personnel Carrier
canister/capsule
Camouflage, Concealment, and Deception
Command, Control, and Communications
Command Post/Bunker
Complex
Complex Support Facilities
Crew Training Area
Dispersal Driver-Training Area
Division
Field Training Area
Field Training Exercise
General Support Area
Ground Support Equipment
Hardpoi nt/Tiedown
Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile
kilometer(s)
Launch Assist Device
Launch Position
Launch Reference Position
Launch Test Site
Missile Handling Facility
Mobile Missile Base
Missile Receiving and Checkout Area
Missile-Ready Building/Bunker
Medium-Range Ballistic Missile
Missile Support Equipment
Missile Support Rear Depot
Missile/Space Test Center
Missile Support Van
Missile Test Center
nautical mile
Nuclear Payload Handling Facility
National Photographic Interpretation Center
Nuclear Warhead Handling Facility
Postboost Vehicle
Propulsion Guidance Control Section
Payload Handling Facility
Piece(s) of Equipment
Radio
Radio Communications
Receiver
Regimental
Research and Development
Receiving, Inspection, and Checkout
Receiving, Inspection, and Maintenance
Receiving/Inspection/Storage Area
Rail-to-Road Transfer Point
Revetment
Single-Bay Garage
Silo Materials Receiving Area
Strategic Rocket Forces
Surface-to-Surface Missile
Transporter-Erector-Launcher
Temporary Support Area
Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency
Transmitter
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
HIGHLIGHTS ..................................................................................................................................................... 1
DISCUSSION ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
DEPLOYED COMPLEXES AND C3 ACTIVITY
Eastern USSR ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Chita SRF Army ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Drovyanaya ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Central USSR ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Omsk SRF Army ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Novosibirsk ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Orenburg SRF Army .................................................................................................................................. 3
Verkhnyaya Salda ................................................................................................................................... 3
Unknown SRF Army .................................................................................................................................. 3
Barnaul ................................................................................................................................................... 3
Kansk ......................................................................................................................................................16
Vladimir SRF Army ....................................................................................................................................23
Yu rya .......................................................................................................................................................23
Western USSR ...............................................................................................................................................24
Smolensk SRF Army ..................................................................................................................................24
Dyatlovo .................................................................................................................................................24
Lida .........................................................................................................................................................24
Polotsk ....................................................................................................................................................25
Postavy ....................................................................................................................................................25
Slonim .....................................................................................................................................................25
Vinnitsa SRF Army .....................................................................................................................................25
Gresk ......................................................................................................................................................25
Kivertsy ...................................................................................................................................................25
Ro m ny ....................................................................................................................................................25
Lebedi n ...................................................................................................................................................25
Mozyr .....................................................................................................................................................25
SS-20 FIELD TRAINING EXERCISES
Drovya naya .............................................................................................................................................25
Novosibirsk .............................................................................................................................................26
Yu rya .......................................................................................................................................................26
Lida .........................................................................................................................................................26
MISSILE SUPPORT REAR DEPOTS
Ba l ta ........................................................................................................................................................26
G l azov .....................................................................................................................................................26
Novaya Mez i n ov ka ................................................................................................................................26
MISSILE TEST CENTERS
Kapustin Yar ...........................................................................................................................................26
Plesetsk ...................................................................................................................................................30
MISSILE-RELATED R&D AND PRODUCTION FACILITIES
Bryansk ...................................................................................................................................................35
Volgograd ...............................................................................................................................................35
CAMOUFLAGE, CONCEALMENT, AND DECEPTION
CC&D at Deployed Complexes and MSRDs ...........................................................................................35
CC&D Activity at MTCs ............................................................................................................................39
TABLES AND CHARTS ......................................................................................................................................40
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SOVIET MOBILE MISSILE SUMMARY
1. This report updates information in NPIC report) on significant mobile missile activ-
ity observed at SS-20 mobile IRBM bases, C3 facilities, MSRDs, two offensive missile test centers, and
missile-related R&D and production facilities in the USSR (Figure 1). In addition, this report includes a
listing of SS-20 FTXs observed during the period, CC&D activity at mobile missile-related facilities, and
significant activity derived from missions
(TSR)
SUMMARY
HIGHLIGHTS
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2. Significant activity/o
bserv
ations du
ring the reporting period i
ncluded the following:
Paragraph(s) Figure(s)
a. Six FTXs at Drovya
naya
on
5-7 2-8
b. WOOD BINE ante
communications v
nna a
ehicl
nd severa
es at Verk
l
hnyaya
14 12
Salda SSM Compl
c. Open SBG(s) and
ex CP
statio
/BNK;
nary SS-20
15-17 13, 14
vehicle mockups
IRBM Base 1;
d. Delivery of SBG c
at Bar
ompo
naul Mob
nents and
ile
18, 19 15, 16
continuing constr
Mobile IRBM Bas
uctio
e 2;
n at Barna
ul
e. Identification of a
third
SS-20
20, 21 17, 18
mobile IRBM base
at Barnaul;
f. WOOD BINE ante
und
nna i
er constru
dentified
ction
in the
22 19
division C3 facility
at B
arnaul
SS-20 Support Co
mplex
;
g. Continued constr
uctio
n at Kansk
23-28 20-24
Mobile IRBM Bas
e 1;
h. Emplacement of h
ardst
ands in SB
G
29
foundations and c
at Kansk Mobile I
i. New FTA at Yu rya
ontin
RBM
;
ued const
Base 2;
ruction
32
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j. New FTA near Lid
a Mo
bile
35
27
IRBM Base 1;
k. First identification
of a
TWIN EA
R
40
antenna at Slonim
IRB
M REGT H
Q/BNK;
1. Resubordination
of Gr
esk IRBM
41, 42
28
Regiment;
m. Field training acti
vity a
t three
53-56
31
CTAs and at the K
Troop/Training A
n. Pre- and postlaun
apus
rea;
ch ac
tin Yar Biv
tivity as w
ouac
ell as
69-72
33
SBG dismantleme
nt an
d reconstr
uction
at Plesetsk LTS 23;
o. Construction of a
prob
able laun
ch control
78
37
silo and a probab
structure in the n
missile-associated
area at Plesetsk;
p. Canopy structure
le rail
ewly
cons
s at fi
-served
identified
truction
ve of the 1
5
converted SS-4 an
d SS-
5 launch s
ites. (S/WN)
3. The reporting period extended from
One location map, 40
annotated photographs, two tables, and one chart are included in this report. (S/WN)
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1 Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 1
Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 2
Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 3
Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 4
Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 5
Drovyanaya SS-20 Remote Site 1
Drovyanaya SS-20 Payload
Handling Fac
2 Kansk Mobile IRBM Base 1
Kansk Mobile IRBM Base 2
Kansk SS-20 Support Complex
3 Barnaul Mobile IRBM Base 1
Barnaul Mobile IRBM Base 2
Barnaul Mobile IRBM Base 3
Barnaul SS-20 Support Complex
4 Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 1
Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 2
Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 3
Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 4
Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 5
Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 6
5 Semipalatinsk NWPG
6 Bobrovskiy Missile Support
Rear Depot
7 Verkhnyaya Saida Mobile IRBM Base 1
Verkhnyaya Saida Mobile IRBM Base 2
Verkhnyaya Saida Mobile IRBM Base 3
Verkhnyaya Saida Mobile IRBM Base 4
Verkhnyaya Saida Mobile IRBM Base 5
8 Yurya Mobile IRBM Base 1
Yurya Mobile IRBM Base 2
Yurya Mobile IRBM Base 3
Yurya Mobile IRBM Base 4
Yurya Mobile IRBM Base 5
9 Kapustin Yar Missile/Space Test
Center SSM
10 Volgograd Steel and Machinery Plant
Krasnyy Barricada 221
11 Plesetsk Missile/Space Test Center SSM
Serpukhov SSM Engineering Research
Training Facility
Lebedin Mobile IRBM Base 1
Lebedin Payload Handling Facility
Bryansk Guided Missile Support
Equipment Plant II
Rechitsa Mobile IRBM Support Base
Rechitsa Mobile IRBM Base 1A
Rechitsa Mobile IRBM Base 1B
Rechitsa Mobile IRBM Base 1C
Mozyr Mobile IRBM Base
Konkovichi Mobile IRBM Base
Novaya Mezinovka Missile Support
Rear Depot
Gresk Mobile IRBM Base 1
Postavy Mobile IRBM Base
Polotsk Mobile IRBM Base 1
Polotsk Mobile IRBM Base 2
Minsk Motor Vehicle and Guided
Missile Support Plant
Smorgon Mobile IRBM Base 1
Smorgon Mobile IRBM Base 2
Kozhanovichi Mobile IRBM Base
Krolevets Mobile IRBM Base 1
Kivertsy Mobile IRBM Base 2
Kivertsy
Lutsk Mobile IRBM Base 1
Lida Mobile IRBM Base 1
Dyatlovo Mobile IRBM Base 1
Dyatlovo Payload Handling Facility
Slonim Mobile IRBM Base 1
Krasnoarmeysk Solid Motor
Development Facility
Glazov Missile Support Rear Depot
Balta Missile Support Rear Depot
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DISCUSSION
Deployed Complexes and C3
Activity
4. As of 39 of the 43 mobile
IRBM bases were either in the late stages of
construction or complete and were assessed as
being capable of maintaining an operational unit.
Based on previous construction, the 43 bases and
the remote site at Drovyanaya will contain 390
SBGs to house SS-20 missiles on launchers. Five of
the bases are in the eastern section of the USSR, 21
are in the central section of the USSR, and 17 are
in the western section of the USSR. The status of
the deployed complexes and C3 activity is pre-
sented in Tables 1 and 2 at the end of this report.
(S/WN)
Eastern USSR
Chita SRF Army
5. Drovyanaya SSM Complex
On six SS-20 FTXs were observed field
deployed in the Drovyanaya SSM Complex (Figure
2). (Three of these six had also been observed onE
Two FTXs were underway near Drovya-
naya Mobile IRBM Base 5: at Drovyanaya FTA 012
and Drovyanaya FTA 013 0 At
FTA 012, a camouflaged SS-20 launch battalion
consisting of three SS-20 TELs with canisters and
nine SS-20-associated vehicles was present (Figure
3). At FTA 013, a camouflaged SS-20 C3 unit con-
sisting of seven MSVs, five SS-20-associated vehi-
cles, two trucks (not camouflaged), and two tents
was observed. A ground-mounted antenna mast
was discernible near a camouflaged probable=
meter MSV (Figure 4). In the general support area
of Mobile IRBM Base 5, a truck-mounted TWIN
EAR troposcatter antenna in travel mode and asso-
ciated generator trucks, an APC, and one truck
were in front of the open doors of two 11-bay
garages. The vehicles appeared to be preparing to
depart the base, probably to go to FTA 013, where
the C3 unit was deployed. (S/WN)
6. On three other SS-20 FTXs
were underway near Drovyanaya SSM RTP (BE
Drovyanaya
at Drovyana a FTA/R 015
FTA 016 and Drovyanaya
FTA 017 At FTA/R 015, a camouflaged
probable SS-20 launch battalion consisting of three
SS-20 TELs with canisters and five SS-20-associated
vehicles was present (Figure 5). At FTA/016, a
camouflaged SS-20 launch battalion consisting of
three SS-20 TELs with canisters, 11 SS-20-associated
vehicles, and one 40-man tent was observed. In
addition, four road barricades were discernible on
two main access roads to the FTX (Figure 6). At FTA
017, a camouflaged SS-20 C3 unit consisting of at
least six SS-20-associated vehicles was observed
(Figure 7). (S/WN)
7. The sixth FTX observed on was at
Drovyanaya FTA/R 002 0 A camouflaged
SS-20 launch battalion consisting of three SS-20
TELs with canisters, six SS-20-associated vehicles,
and one small tent was present (Figure 8). Three
road barricades were on the main access road to
the FTA. (S/WN)
8. Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 1. On E
three SS-20 TELs with training canisters,
one MAZ-543 cargo truck, and one modified MAZ
six-axle chassis were in the vehicle maintenance
area of this base (Figure 9). While SS-20 TELs with
training canisters are often parked on the vehicle
aprons outside the vehicle storage garages at SS-20
mobile bases, normally only one SS-20 TEL with
training canister is assigned/stored at each SS-20
base. Additionally, the modified MAZ six-axle
chassis, with the passenger cab mounted over the
front axle of the chassis, was last observed in the
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cle maintenance/storage area of Drovyanaya SSM
RTP, 3.5 nm northwest of Mobile Base 1. (S/WN)
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were discernible on the roof of one of the three
four-bay garages in the operations area. The masts,
10 meters high and deployed in pairs on each
garage, are probably retracted through small roof-
mounted blocks into a bay believed to house a
MSV. (S/WN)
10. Drovyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 5. On E
=at least ten stationary mockups of SS-20 TELs
and MSVs were under construction, approximately
100 meters west of the two 11-bay garages in the
general support area (Figure 10). By
the stationary mockups had been camouflaged
with dark-toned canvas (Figure 11). (S/WN)
Central USSR
Omsk SRF Army
11. Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 1. Con-
struction on a large C-shaped bull ldin in the
general support area had resumed by The
foundation for this building had been excavated in
late 1977, but work had not progressed beyond
initial construction. On
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a crane and construction materials were near the
building foundation. (S/WN)
12. Novosibirsk Mobile IRBM Base 6. On 0 25X1
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was in the travel mode near the ten-bay garage in
the regimental C3 area. (S/WN)
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be departing the area. At the height of its activity,
this unit contained two TMS-65s, three ARS-14s,
five BRDM 2 RKHs, and one AGV decontamina-
tion set. Twenty-three tents were also present.
(S/W N)
Orenburg SRF Army
14. Verkhnyaya Saida SSM Complex CP/
BNK. The WOOD BINE satellite communications
vehicle, its associated support vehicle, and several
other communications-related vehicles, all present
since 0 had been covered with camou-
fla a netting (Figure 12) by
=the type C satellite communications station
(under construction since March) was in the late
stage of construction; no antennas, however, were
visible on the antenna pedestals. (S/WN)
Unknown SRF Army
15. Barnaul Mobile IRBM Base 1. On
the sliding roof of one type B SBG was open and
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two oval-shaped pieces of dark-toned netting
were over the entire opening (Figure 13). A high
level of activity was also observed in other areas of
the base: six MSVs were on the parking apron in
front of the 11-bay garage in the general support
area, and two MSVs were near a five-bay garage in
one of the three battalion areas. (S/WN)
16. On in another one of the battal-
ion areas, the sliding roofs of two type B SBGs
were open and entirely covered with two oval-
shaped pieces of dark-toned netting (Figure 14).
The SBG that had been open on was
closed and the netting removed. In aition, the
high level of activity observed on F__7was
continuing. (S/WN)
17. On F three and possibly four sta-
tionary SS-20 vehicle mockups were under con-
struction immediately outside the easternmost
launch battalion security fence. These mockups
had been under construction since at least F_
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18. Barnaul Mobile IRBM Base 2. On
SBG components were delivered to the operations
area near an SBG foundation and were net cov-
ered. A truck-mounted crane, near these net-cov-
ered components, was offloading materials from a
flatbed trailer (Figure 15). (S/WN)
19. By additional SBG components
had been delivered to the base. On
(when last observed), three of the nine SBGs were
externally complete, a fourth was in the midstage
of construction with four corner posts and six wall
stanchions emplaced, and the remaining five SBGs
were in the early stages of construction. The three
five-bay garages were almost externally complete
with parking aprons emplaced at each (Figure 16).
In the general support area at the regimental-[evel
SS-20 C3 facility, a 30-meter lattice tower was on
the ground by a small, square excavation near the
three-story C3 building. The C3 building and the
C3-associated nine- and 11-bay garages were
nearly externally complete. A roof-mounted an-
tenna array was not visible on the roof of the C3
building. Approximately eight other support
buildings were in various stages of construction in
the administration/housing area. (S/WN)
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in the Soviet Union and the third in the Barnaul
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of an operations area and a general support area.
On previous imagery of construc-
tion was not observed. On the operations
area was double fence secured and contained nine
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stage of construction, and footings for a third five-
bay garage (Figure 17). In the general support area,
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multibay garages. In addition, approximately six 25X1
support buildings were under construction in
the administration/housing area. A fence-secured
temporary construction support area was adjacent
to the base. (S/WN)
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tion, requiring only the installation of roof panels;
a second was in the midstage of construction with
four corner posts and six wall stanchions em-
placed; and the remaining seven SBGs were in the
early stages of construction. Two five-bay garages
were externally complete, and the third five-bay
ara a was in the late stages of construction. Since
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tions area (Figure 18). In the general support area
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at the regimental-level SS-20 C3 facility, the rec-
tangular, three-story C3 building was externally
complete, and the C3-associated nine and 11-bay
garages were in the late stage of construction. In
addition, construction was continuing on the ad-
ministration/housing area; concrete paving blocks
were being laid within the facility and on the main
access road. (S/WN)
22. Barnaul SS-20 Support Complex. On E
a WOOD BINE satellite communications
vehicle and a support vehicle were in the exter-
nally complete division-level C3 facility at the sup-
port complex. The WOOD BINE and a support
vehicle were cable connected to the rectangular
three-story C3 building, and camouflage netting
was being placed over 12 to 15 communications
vehicles parked nearby (Figure 19). WOOD BINE
satellite communications vehicles have been iden-
tified previously at two other division-level SS-20
headquarters, Drovyanaya ICBM Complex
CP/BNK and Verkhnyaya Salda SSM Complex
CP/BNK. (S/WN)
23. Kansk Mobile IRBM Base 1. During this
reporting period, one of the original SBGs under
construction was dismantled, and construction on
a new SBG to replace it was started. On
ground scraping was evident in the area where the
new SBG would be constructed. When complete,
this SBG will become one of the normal comple-
ment of nine. In addition, roof sections were as-
sembled and on the ground near another partially
constructed SBG. Two stacks of net-covered SBG
com onents had been present since
the foundation form for the new SBG had
been constructed in the prepared area, and two
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partially erected SBGs required only the roof sec-
tions to be emplaced. Assembled roof sections
were near both of these SBGs. Additionally, one
stack of net-covered SBG components was in the
operations area. (S/WN)
24. Also in the operations area, camouflage
netting had been placed over the two partially
assembled SBGs and their assembled roof sections
since (Figure 20). On a large
amount of net-covering was observed at several
locations throughout the area. Netting was placed
over two SBG foundations (one had nearby net-
covered components) and was on the ground near
two other SBG foundations (Figure 21). A truck-
mounted crane, in the operations area near one
SBG foundation a eared to be unloading SBG
components. By~ a stack of SBG components 25X1
had been delivered. These components were
placed near and net covered by the SBG founda-
tion (later dismantled and abandoned). On that
same date, a large rectangular excavation was in
the operations area across from one five-bay ga-
rage. Additionally, concrete was poured into the
foundation form of the new SBG, creating aC
by concrete hardstand. Reinforced con-
crete hardstands, which provide additional
strength to support loaded TELs, were visible in
eight SBG foundations on Some of the
interconnecting braces had been removed from
the SBG foundation being dismantled. Seven cylin-
drical storage tanks had been delivered to the
operations area (one cylindrical storage tank was
present on for a total of eight storage
tanks. Three of these tanks were near the five-bay
garage directly across from the rectangular excava-
tion. At the regimental C3 facility in the general
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support area, a small square excavation (probably
for a lattice tower pedestal) was near the C3 build-
ing. (S/WN)
25. On all the interconnecting braces
had been removed from the SBG foundation be-
ing dismantled and had been moved near the new
SBG, which had some footings emplaced (Figure
22). One SBG was complete, and some netting
had been removed from atop the one remaining
partially assembled SBG. Netting remained over
the nearby assembled roof sections. Additionally, a
second rectangular excavation was observed in a
second launch battalion area. Netting, on the
ground near two SBG foundations since at least[
= had been removed. By two SBG
foundations had been net covered, and a third
SBG was partially assembled. Net-covered SBG
components were still near the SBG undergoing
dismantlement. (S/WN)
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externally complete SBG provided evidence to
confirm that the SBG is a type B. The two partially
assembled SBGs and their nearby assembled roof
sections were net covered. Roof sections were
across the road from the latest SBG undergoing
assembly. Three rectangular excavations were ob-
served in each of the three launch battalion areas,
and additional net-covered SBG components were
near the SBG foundations (Figure 23). Netting had
been removed from one of two previously re-
ported net-covered SBG foundations. At this time 25X1
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two more SBGs had been completed, for a total of
three externally complete SBGs. The roof of one of
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the three SBGs was slightly open. Netting had
been removed from the previously reported net-
covered foundations. On this date, no SBG foun-
dations were net covered. At the new SBG, the
interconnecting braces had been installed in its
foundation, and a fourth rectangular excavation
was observed in the operations area. (S/WN)
27. On four SBGs were externally
complete, and a fifth was partially assembled. Two
cylindrical storage tanks were near each of the
four rectangular excavations in the operations
area. By the remaining concrete
hardstands of the SBG that had undergone dis-
mantlement had been dirt covered. Two more
SBGs were externally complete, for a total of. six
externally complete SBGs. The roof of one of the
six SBGs was slightly open, providing evidence to
confirm that the garage is a type B. (S/WN)
28. On when the base was last
observed, six SBGs were externally complete and
three other SBGs were in the early stage of con-
struction. The three five-bay garages required mi-
nor roof work, and the parking apron of one of
the five-bay garages was almost completely em-
placed. Three of the four rectangular excavations
each had two cylindrical tanks placed inside of
them. One of these three excavations had been
earth covered. The fourth excavation contained
only one cylindrical tank; a second cylindrical
tank, however, was nearby. Cable trenches were
evident throughout the operations area. Two
stacks of net-covered SBG components, one of
which was near the abandoned SBG (Figure 24),
were present. In the general support area at the
regimental-level SS-20 C3 facility, the rectangular
three-story C3 building was nearly complete, and
the C3-associated ten-bay garage was in the late
stage of construction. No roof-mounted antenna
arrays were visible on the C3 building. Eight other
buildings, including a steamplant and a ten-bay
garage, were in the mid-to-late stages of construc-
tion in the support area. (S/WN)
29. Kansk Mobile IRBM Base 2. B a
reinforced-concrete, hardstand
was in the center of each of two of the three SBG
foundations that were near footings for a five-bay
garage in the operations area. These hardstands
had been newly poured since The similar
installation of hardstands has been observed at
Kansk Mobile IRBM Base 1. On concrete
hardstands were in the center of each of three
SBG foundations, and a form for a concrete hard-
stand was being assembled in a fourth SBG foun-
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tamed four SBG foundations, each with a rein-
forced concrete hardstand, ground scraping for
five additional SBGs, and footings for three five-
bay garages. No security fence was discernible
around the operations area. In the general support
area at the regimental-level C3 facility, construc-
tion was still in the early stages. Footings for a C3
building and a C3-associated ten-bay garage were
present. Foundations were under construction for
five buildings in the support area. (S/WN)
30. Kansk SS-20 Support Complex. On E
= S B G components - not net covered - were
7 alon the railspur at the offloading area. On E
net-covered SBG components were in this
same area, and on~ row of net-covered
probable SBG components, including corner posts
and wall stanchions, was present. (S/WN)
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facility, the rectangular three-story C3 building
and the headquarters /administration building
were in the mid-to-late stages of construction. The
foundation for a third building was also present.
(S/WN)
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32. Yurya FTA 011 25X1
On an SS-20 FTX was observed for the first 25X1
time at this new FTA, approximately 71 nm north
of Yurya SSM Complex A proba- 25X1
ble SS-20 launch battalion consisting of three SS-20
TELs with canisters and at least three camouflaged
probable MSVs were approximately 8 nm north-
east of the town of Obyachevo (Figure 25). Two
TELs were on a secondary dirt road and the third
TEL was departing the area where the three cam- 25X1
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33. Yurya IRBM Division CP/BNK. On L
= the type C satellite communications station,
0.5 nm northeast of Yurya IRBM Division CP/BNK,
was in the late stages of construction. No antennas
were visible on the antenna pedestals. (S/WN)
Western USSR
Smolensk SRF Army
34. Dyatlovo Mobile 1RBM Base 1. On
seven SS-20 vehicle mockups were identified
for the first time at this base. The mockups were in
a wooded area, just south of the general support
area (Figure 26). The mockups have been present 25X1
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two MSVs, and two support vehicles 25X1
were in front of the C3-associated 11-bay garage.
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time at t is new FTA. A camouflaged probable SS-
20 launch battalion consisting of five SS-20-associ- 25X1
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northwest of Lida Mobile IRBM Base 1 (Figure 27).
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36. Lida IRBM Division RAD XMTR. On L
=six horizontal dipole antennas, one quadrant
antenna, and one antenna mast had been re-
moved at this transmitter station. Four of the hori-
zontal dipole antennas were oriented
toward Smolensk/Moscow, and the other two
were oriented toward Vselyub. In ad-
dition, at least two double rhombic antennas were
under construction outside the northern portion
of the site security fence. (S/WN)
37. Polotsk/Disna IRBM REGT RADCOM
XMTR. By two horizontal dipole antennas
had been removed at this regimental radio com-
munications transmitter station. One antenna had
been oriented 70 degrees toward Postavy and the
other Otoward Smolensk. (S/WN)
38. Postavy IRBM Division CP/BNK. On E
construction was continuing on the commu-
nications satellite station at this division command
post bunker. The 27-meter dish antennas had not
yet been installed on the roof. (S/WN)
39. Slonim Mobile IRBM Base 1. On
=one SS-20 TEL with training canister, five
MSVs (which appeared to have canvas rolled up
on the back end), and two security vehicles were
on the athletic field in the general support area of
this base. The vehicles may have been set up as a
static display for training purposes. (S/WN)
40. Slonim IRBM REGT HQ/BNK. On[
=a TWIN EAR antenna in the travel mode was
identified for the first time at this facility. (S/WN)
Vinnitsa SRF Army
41. Gresk MRBM REGT HQ RADCOM XMTR
STA. The Gresk IRBM regiment has been resubor-
dinated from the Lida Division of the Smolensk
SRF Army to the Mozyr Division of the Vinnitsa
SRF Army. This resubordination is indicated by the
upgrading and reorienting of the antenna field at
the Gresk MRBM REGT HQ RADCOM XMTR STA.
The Gresk antenna field has been undergoing
changes since 1979, but a detailed analysis of these
changes has not been possible until recently. Orig-
inally, the fence-secured antenna field consisted
of a control building, a communications mast, two
omnidirectional quadrant antennas, and three
horizontal dipoles oriented toward Lida and Smo-
lensk, the division- and army-level headquarters to
which Gresk had been subordinate. On
the fence-secured antenna field consisted of a
control building, a communications mast, two
double rhombics oriented 65 degrees towards
Moscow, and five horizontal dipoles orientedC
degrees towards Mozyr,towards Vin-
nitsa, and towards Lutsk (Figure 28).
The Mozyr Division now has five identified subor-
dinate regiments (Gresk, Konkovichi, Kozhanovi-
chi, Mozyr, and Rechitsa) and the Lida Division
now has three identified subordinate regiments
(Dyatlovo, Lida, and Slonim). (S/WN)
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42. Gresk MRBM REGT HQ RADCOM 25X1
RCVR/BNK/HD. By two quadrant anten- 25X1
nas and two horizontal dipole antennas had been
removed at the Gresk RAD RCVR. The horizontal
dipole antennas were oriented toward 25X1
Moscow and toward Smolensk. The 25X1
dismantling or modifying of old regimental receiv- 25X1
ers is typical when SS-4 or SS-5 sites are converted
to SS-20 bases. (S/WN)
Kiverts Prob Mobile IRBM RTP (BE
On this RTP, under con- 25X1
struction since early 1981, appeared to be com- 25X1
plete. The facility is fence secured, served by four
parallel rail spurs, and contains two transfer sheds
and a transloading platform. A loop road, with a
connecting access road, is near the transloading 25X1
area of the RTP (Figure 29). (S/WN)
44. Romny IR/MRBM Division CP/BNK. Sig-
nificant construction activity has been underway at
the Romny IR/MRBM Division CP/BNK since
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triple-arch-roofed control bunker has been exca- 25X1
vated in nine areas. One possible dipole antenna
and one probable 3-3-3 FISH BONE antenna were
being installed just south of the control bunker,
near the previously existing dipole antenna. A new
heliport, Romny SRF Divisional Heliport (BE
has been completed immediately
east of the control bunker and consists of one
short runway/taxiway and six hardstands. The heli-
port is equipped with ground control approach
equipment; three HIP C attack helicopters with
rocket pods have been present. The northern por-
tion of the Division CP/BNK support area was
being expanded by the construction of seven
buildings. A construction support camp consisting
of eight large tents and several sheds was adjacent
to the building construction. (S/WN)
45. Lebedin Mobile IRBM RTP. On
one SS-20 training canister and one possible mis-
sile-handling dolly were on a flatbed railcar next
to the transloading dock. Three 24-meter missile-
associated railcars, one probable boxcar, and one
locomotive were also present. The railcars and
equipment were not present on(S/WN)
46. Mozyr MRBM Division CP/BNK. As of E
construction was continuing on the previ-
ous~eported unidentified rectangular building
approximately 100 meters east of the Mozyr
MRBM Division CP/BNK. The current construction
status, however, could not be determined because
of trees and shadows obscuring the structure.
(S/WN)
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47. SS-20 FTXs in the Eastern USSR were as
follows:
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49. SS-20 FTXs in the Western USSR were as
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Lida Complex
had been delivered to the fourth storage area. By
Missile Support Rear Depots
50. Balta MSRD. On components for
22 SBGs were at this facility in four separate stor-
age areas. Components for one SBG, removed
from the first storage area and placed along the
rail line, were probably being prepared for ship-
ment. In addition, components for another SBG
additional components for five and
one-half SBGs had been removed from the first
storage area, and components for only four SBG
remained. The total number of com onents for
SBGs could not be determined on be-
cause of partial coverage of the depot. On E
however, components for at least 15
delivered to the receiving area. Net covering over
some of the components in the receiving area was
observed (Figure 30). By components
for two more SBGs had been delivered to the
receiving area, and components for approximately
17 SBGs were present. (S/WN)
52. Novaya Mezinovka MSRD. No change
was detected in the status of the two SBGs at the
components for two additional SBGs
west side of the receiving area. On
for approximate) 13 SBGs were present at this
facility. Since the components for three
SBGs, being stored on the east side of the receiv-
ing area, had probably been shipped out. In addi-
tion, components for at least seven additional
SBGs had arrived and were being stored on the
SBGs were present. (S/WN)
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53. SS-20 Field Training. Kapustin Yar Mobile
IRBM CTA 1 . On
Camouflaged SS-20 launch battalion
Camouflaged SS-20 C3 unit
Camouflaged SS-20 launch battalion
Camouflaged probable SS-20 launch
battalion
Camouflaged SS-20 launch battalion
Camouflaged SS-20 C3 unit (S/WN)
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and included three
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Three SS-20 FTXs were observed in 25X1
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and at least five camouflaged SS-20-associated ve-
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least five camouflaged SS-20-associated vehicles.
These vehicles had departed b The 25X1
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two camouflaged SS-20 TELs and at least six cam-
ouflaged SS-20-associated vehicles. By
the vehicles had departed. (S/WN)
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On two camouflaged SS-20
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launch units and a camouflaged SS-20 C3 unit
were observed in this area. One launch unit in-
cluded two SS-20 TELs and six SS-20-associated
vehicles; the second launch unit included two SS-
20 TELs and at least five SS-20-associated vehicles;
the C3 unit consisted of at least eight probable SS-
20-associated vehicles. All the vehicles had de-
parted by 0 No other activity was observed
at this site for the remainder of the reporting
period. (S/WN)
56. Kapustin Yar MR/IRBM Bivouac
Troop/Training Area A camou-
flaged probable SS-20 TEL was in the battalion
training area on By two probable
camouflaged SS-20 TELs and four camouflaged SS-
20-associated vehicles had been observed in this
same area. The vehicles remained in the battalion
training area throughout the reporting period.
(S/W N)
Activity in Support of SS-20 Flight Testing
and Crew Training
57. Kapustin Yar MR Test Complex C Site 1
Extensive construction continued
throughout the reporting period (Figure 32). By
~a set of footings had been observed at one of
the two, diagonal, connecting roadways of the
unique road pattern. The footings consisted of
four 18- by 6-meter (overall) footers on each side
of the road. By wall posts had been
installed in the footings and three unidentified
boxlike structures had also been installed at the
intersection of the footings and the unique road
pattern. The unpaved section of the other parallel,
diagonal, connecting roadway may suggest the fu-
ture location of a similar building. Another set of
wall posts, delivered to this site during the report-
ing period, was behind the five-bay building. Two
new security fences under construction extend
from the existing fenceline (southwest of the sin-
gle-bay garage) and surround all of the unique
road pattern with the exception of the access road.
The previously reported construction of a new
probable support building be-
hind the five-bay garage appeared to be complete.
Cable trenches now connect this new support
building with Kapustin Yar MR Test Complex C
Site 2 The reason for this new
construction has not yet been determined; how-
ever, the past site association with the SS-20 mo-
bile IRBM system suggests that this activity could
support a variant of or a follow-on to the SS-20
mobile missile system. (S/WN)
58. Also during the reporting period, all the
expended SS-20 missile canisters at Complex C Site
1 (Figure 32) were net covered. (S/WN)
Activity in Support of New and Unidentified
Missile Systems
59. Kapustin Yar MR Test Complex C Site 2.
Construction of the two previously reported build-
ings, southwest and south of LP 2C-2, did not
progress during the reporting period. The build-
ings were first observed under construction be-
tween When last ob-
served on only footings were present
for the southernmost building, and most of the
wall stanchions were erected at the other building,
as noted in the previous reporting period. The
reason for the hiatus in construction and the pur-
pose of these buildings is not known. This site
currently supports land-based testing of the BL-10
long-range cruise missile
60. Kapustin Yar MR Test Complex C Site 8
Construction at LP 8C-1, LP 8C-2,
and on supporting structures at Site 8 appears to
be essentially complete. The rail-mounted shed at
LP 8C-1, complete by FI measures
During the reporting period, this
shed was observed over the probable launch posi-
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tioned over the probable launch position. At LP
8C-2, the rails for a shed similar to the one at LP
8C-1 have been installed, but the shed has not yet
been constructed. Additional activity at this site
included removing and grading the temporary
support area. This activity indicates that the site
may be capable of supporting a flight test pro-
gram, possibly for a new strategic mobile missile
system. (S/WN)
61.
Ka ustin Yar MR Test Complex C Site
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Construction was continuing
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new missile-associated area, east of site
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trailers and two truck-mounted cranes were near a
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had been constructed within the excavations. A
possible prefabricated shelter/conduit was in-
stalled just west of the foundation. Two cable
trenches, one still being excavated at the end of
the reporting period, connected this area to
launch site 4C1, and two rectangular excavations,
perpendicular to each other, were connected by a
cable trench to launch site 4C2. At the end of the
reporting period, a security fence was under con-
struction along the southern side of the access
road to an area east of the excavation at the end of
the road. Two additional areas that contain identi-
cal patterns of excavations for possible build-
ings/structures were under construction along the
access road. The structure at the
end of the access road had been partitioned so
that it contains four sections within its outer walls.
The previously reported 244-meter road extension
leads to a borrow pit and not to a new construc-
tion site. (S/WN)
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62. Kapustin Yar GSA Con- 25X1
struction, adjacent to the south end of the facility,
continued throughout the reporting period. By
the end of the reporting period, the high two-bay
garage was in the midstage of construction, and
the multistory building near the new missile re-
ceiving/checkout building was in the late stage of
construction. Both of these buildings have been
enclosed by two security fences with a probable
site security building at one of the two road en-
trances. (S/WN)
63. Several camouflaged SS-20-associated ve-
hicles and SS-20 TELs with canisters were observed
throughout the support area during this reporting
period. SS-20 TELs with canisters were often ob-
served aligned with the north entrance of the
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primary rail- and road-served, high-bay main re-
ceiving inspection/checkout building. (S/WN)
64. Kapustin Yar RISA Con-
struction of the new missile-associated buildings at
the north end of the facility did not progress
during the reporting period. These buildings have
been under construction since at least March 1980.
(S/W N)
Plesetsk Missile/Space Test Center SSM
65. All 42 LRPs at the four mobile ICBM
bases were observed at least once (Chart 1), and
canvas-covered probable AADs were occasionally
detected in some of the LRPs. During the
reporting period, some minor building mainte-
nance, such as replacement of roofing material,
was observed at each facility. (S/WN)
66. MOB 1 and MOB 2 (BE
At MOB 1, in mid-June, grading was
observed in the DDTA, approximately 1 nm north-
east of the base. The four framework structures, in
this area since remained in various stages
of construction. The configuration of these struc-
tures and their location within this area suggests
that they were designed to simulate vehicle gara-
ges/structures for routine troop training exercises;
however, no mobile missile-associated vehicles
were identified. (S/WN)
67. At MOB 2, during mid-to-late August,
seven tents were erected just south of the base.
Although vehicle tracks were visible in this area,
no mobile missile-associated vehicles have been
observed. (S/WN)
Possible Mobile Missile-Associated Activity
68. Plesetsk ICBM Launch Test Site 21 (BE
No significant activity was identified
during the reporting period, and site refurbish-
ment, which began in 1980, has not been com-
pleted. LTS 21 is a soft-pad launch test site where
the SS-X-15 and SS-16 were tested from mobile
launchers. Previously reported site refurbishment,
believed to have been for the flight testing of a
mobile ICBM, involved both the launch control
bunker and the 48-meter-long framework struc-
ture situated on the east pad extension. In mid-
1982, a new concrete pad was installed, possibly
with a launch stand on it, in the framework struc-
ture. In late 1982, some panels on the removable
roof section on this structure were replaced. Since
then, however, the structure has not been covered
with canvas, which would effectively conceal any
ongoing activities. Although flight testing of the
mobile variant of the SS-X-25 from site 21 could
have been planned, it may have been cancelled,
perhaps to avoid any association of the SS-X-25
with a former SS-16 LTS. (S/WN)
69. Plesetsk ICBM LTS 23 and
collocated LTS 24 At LTS 23, prob-
able prelaunch activity was in progress from early
June to early August. Figure 33 shows the chrono-
logy of events involving the SBG at LTS 23. This
activity included modifications to the launch site
that began after the May launch of an SS-X-25
from this site (DEFSMAC S/DQ/467-83[S]) and
were completed before the OSS-X-25
launch (DEFSMAC S/DQ/688-83[S]). These modifi-
cations included the installation of a paved apron
extension between the existing silo apron and the
SBG, the installation of paving blocks to accommo-
date vehicles with a larger turning radius at the site
access road approach to the new apron extension,
and the addition of alignment marks on the new
apron extension. An additional line-of-sight was
also cleared from the new apron extension to a
calibration monument northwest of the launch
site. (S/WN)
70. On 0 canvas-/net-covered uni-
dentified equipment was positioned on the new
apron extension adjacent to the SBG. Although
the canvas/net was large enough to cover a mo-
bile missile launcher and possibly additional vehi-
cles, its use precluded identification of the equip-
ment under it. The silo door at LTS 23 was open,
the silo appeared to be empty, and no activity was
observed at the SBG. On postlaunch imagery of C
it was not possible to determine the origin
of the launch. It may have been from the silo, the
silo apron, or the SBG. The canvas-/net-covered
equipment was no longer present, and the silos at
both LTS 23 and 24 were open and appeared to be
empty. (S/WN)
71. On 0 a 6-meter section of the
south end of the SBG at LTS 23 was being disman-
tled. The remaining of the SBG ap-
peared to be intact. By the 6-meter
section had been reconstructed and a 12-meter
section at the north end was dismantled. Addi-
tional SBG components, wall stanchions, and cor-
ner posts were onsite. By reconstruc-
tion of the OSBG had been completed.
The reconstructed garage has the same overall
dimensions and external appearance as the origi-
nal garage. The reason for the dismantlement and
reconstruction of the SBG has not been deter-
mined. (S/WN)
72. Components for an SBG were on an
apron between the modified SS-16 RIC building
and the rail shed in the MHF (Figure 34) on
These components were probably the
same ones delivered to the SMRA during mid-May
1982. Between
these components were moved from the
SMRA to this facility, where they have remained in
storage. The observations of these components in
open storage in the RIC area on
suggests that the decision to dismantle and to
reconstruct the SBG at LTS 23 was made before the
SS-X-25 launch. (S/WN)
73. Plesetsk MHF . Modifica-
tion/construction in the SS-16/SS-X-25 RIC area in
support of the SS-X-25 was continuing at a steady
pace. By mid-July, a new component calibration
building under construction in the northeast cor-
ner of this facility was externally complete. Four
calibration monuments for this building were in-
stalled. In early March, foundations for three addi-
tional buildings had been identified in the south-
east quadrant of this facility. By~ one of
the buildings was in the late stages of construction,
the second building was in the early stages of
construction, and no apparent change in the foun-
dation of the third building was observed (Figure
34). (S/WN)
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Construction in Support of a Rail-mobile ICBM
74. Construction of rail-served missile facili-
ties at Plesetsk strongly suggests that the Soviets
will flight test a rail-mobile variant of the SS-X-24.
At least three rail-served facilities/areas under
construction may function as launch sites/support
facilities for a rail-mobile flight test program.
These areas include the rail-served probable ICBM
launch test facility under construction adjacent to
LTS 28 , the new Missile-associated
Construction Area ( near Plesetsk
ICBM LTS 20 and the new proba-
ble MRACA, (S/WN)
75. At the rail-served probable ICBM launch
test facility adjacent to LTS 28, construction was
continuing at a rapid pace (Figure 35). By the end
of the reporting period, the 102-meter rail-served
structure, the buried launch control building, and
a new instrumentation position were externally
complete, and most of the roof sections had been
installed on the new support building. Two addi-
tional instrumentation positions were also under
construction. Rail sections had been installed for:
a spur extending past the new support building, a
spur leading to the 102-meter structure, and for
two spurs extending toward and probably past
(one on either side of) the buried launch control
building. Two 0 U-shaped struc
tures have been constructed next to the western
end of the buried launch control building. When
these U-shaped structures are backfilled, the open
portion of each will probably be at or just above
the grade of the railbed and will be wide enough
for a railcar to pass through. If construction con-
tinues at the pace observed during the reporting
period, this rail-served facility could be completed
by early to mid-1984. (S/WN)
76. New probable MRACA. Construction
was continuing in the new probable MRACA (Fig-
ure 36). By the end of the reporting period, the
rail-served, 81-meter-long, high-bay probable mis-
sile receiving and checkout building and the rail-
through shed appeared to be externally complete.
By early August, the rail-served, high-bay section
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of the 104-meter building was at least 90 percent
complete. The low-bay section of this building and
the approximately 13- by 10-meter building under
construction adjacent to it will not be rail served.
The four-bay, rail-served probable interim missile
storage building at the south end of the MRACA
remained in an early stage of construction. The
pattern of the security fence for the MRACA sug-
gests that no additional major structures will be
added to this facility. If construction continues at
the pace observed during the reporting period,
this facility could be externally complete by early
1984. Based on the pace of construction and the
configuration of the MRACA (with rail service to
all major buildings), it is likely that this facility will
support the flight test program of a rail-mobile
variant of the SS-X-24. (S/WN)
77. Missile - Associated Construction Area.
This new area is approximately 0.3 nm southwest
of LTS 20 in an area adjacent to the right-of-way
for the eastern extension of the main complex rail
line. Grading for this area has been in progress
since late March. Significant activity during the
reporting period included the initial construction
for a rail-served 102-meter-long structure and a
rail spur, construction for a probable launch con-
trol silo, and the installation of rail sections in this
area (Figure 37). The building is similar to the 102-
meter rail-served structure under construction in
the rail-served probable ICBM launch test facility
adjacent to LTS 28. (S/WN)
78. On I the coring for a probable
launch control silo was being excavated. The re-
taining wall installed in the coring has an inner
n outer diameter of
a rail-mounted jib
crane on dual rails was next to the silo. In the past,
jib cranes have not been used in the construction
of missile launch or control silos (Figure 37 inset).
Type IIIX upper silo components, which could be
used in the construction of a launch control silo,
have been in open storage in the SMRA in the
Plesetsk MHF since 1980. (S/WN)
79. At the east support facility, construction
for the new RTP area was continuing. By late
August, the transloading dock was complete, wall
sections were installed in one of the two buildings
immediately adjacent to the dock, and grading of
the areas adjacent to the new dock and two build-
ings was underway. By the end of the reporting
period, foundation blocks for additional offload-
ing platforms or a rail-through building were be-
ing emplaced on both sides of a rail spur. (S/WN)
80. Rail Line Construction at Plesetsk. Con-
struction of the approximately 30-nm eastern ex-
tension of the main complex rail line from the
Plesetsk ICBM Sites 9/10 Support Facility
was progressing at a rapid pace. Additional
ballast for the railbed continued to be added and
graded in numerous noncontiguous segments
along the rail right-of-way to LTS 28. By the end of
the reporting period, rails were installed to within
2.5 nm of LTS 28. If the pace of construction
observed is continued, rails may reach LTS 28 be-
fore the end of 1983 (Figure 38). (S/WN)
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Facilities
81. Bryansk Guided Missile Support Equip-
ment Plant It. SBG components continued to be
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rates appeared to remain at the same level, cover-
age was not adequate to verify if any actual change
in the rate of production had occurred. Compo-
nents for one to four SBGs were present at the
plant during the period. (S/WN)
82. Volgograd Steel and Machinery Plant
Krasnyy Barricada 221. MAZ six-axle chassis contin-
ued to be observed at Volgograd 221 in larger than
normal numbers. The number of MAZ six-axle
chassis observed at any one time ranged from
three to nine. Approximately two-thirds of these
chassis were modified MAZ six-axle chassis with
the right cab situated over the right front axle
rather than in front of it. Outside of production-
related facilities, the modified MAZ six-axle chassis
has been identified only within the Drovyanaya
SSM Complex at Drovyanaya SSM RTP and Dro-
vyanaya Mobile IRBM Base 1. The continued high
count of six-axle chassis at the plant indicates a
possible increase in the production rate and the
possibility that the increase may be related to
some other use for the MAZ six-axle chassis.
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report. (S/WN)
Gresk, USSR (S), Sep 81
NPIC. Z-20142/81, IAR-0165/81, Log Periodic Antennas on SS-20 Regimental Command and Control Structures at
Jul 83
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NPIC. Z-12078/83, IAR-0049/83, New Naming System and Identification of Additional SS-20 FTAs in the USSR (S),
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