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Show rn&m - .? . .O ., ivOElfc. h Vta .. V- -- '' W(1 !' '1- MJtF""1? : w y y--- . Mews THE SAMPLER Thursday, August 5, 1882 D g Chemical Weapons (continued from page 1) combat capabilities. We must also train our forces to perform the wartime tasks while using protective systems. This training should be under the most realistic conditions possi-- , ble preferably field exercises using training simulants. Finally, we need to field suficient quantities of the best possible protective systems in the followiong categories: individual training and initiating development of doctrine. But there are both qualitative ahd quantitative deficiencies in our present chemical protective capability. Key deficiencies for all services are the lack of protective clothing which is not debilitating in its own right; collective protection systems for key equipment, facilities, and rest and relief areas; adequate detection and warning devices capable of responding to all threat agents; decontamination equipment and agents which are ef-- ! fectiye and usable on all equipment; and the capability to treat large numbers of chemical and conventional casualties in a toxic environment. Finally, much remains to be done to implement relevant training and develop appropriate doctrine. The protective component of our program aims directly at correcting these deficiencies. Investment in protective improvements represents more than 70 perdcent of our iota! Fiscal Year 1983 chemical budget request and is expected to remain more than of our program costs through Fiscal. Year 1987. RDT&E costs, the bulk of which are borne by the Army as executive agent, will remain high as we search for better protective systems; however, the proportion devot two-thir- entire unitary stockpile must be disposed of whether we achieve a chemical weapons ban or replace die stockpile with binary munitions. Using current technology, this will cost from $2--4 billion, with most of the cost occurring in the 1990s. We anticipate expenditures for chemical warfare deterrent programs will be approximately $6--7 billion during the Fiscal Years 7 period. Chemical protection will of the projected costs, for account with the remainder allocated almost equally to provide a retaliatory capability and con-tinRDT&E and pilot plant demilitarization for obsolete existing chemical stocks. Since the end of World War I, all use of. toxic chemical weapons has been against those who could not protect themselves and who had not ability to retaliate. Even in the intense European conflict of World War II contain two separate, relatively non-toxsubstances which are mixed when the munition is in flight to the target to yield standard nerve agents. When fired, the 155mm artillery round yields the nonpersistent nerve agent GB. The Bigeye will yield the persistent nerve agent VX. In manufacture, storage and shipment, the two binary components will be separated. The components will not be mated until authority is received to conduct retaliatory chemical attacks, and the actual agent is not produced until the munition is in flight to the target Binary munitions are preferable to filling unitary munitions, because they can be mory ic - 1983-198- two-thir- . cant safety and logistical advantages throughout die manufacture, storage, use and eventual disposal sequence. Our NATO allies have been informed of our intent to improve the United States retaliatory capabilities. This decision involves deployment and production only. They recognize the chemical threat and are committed by the NATO Long Term Defense Plain to improve their chemical defenses. Our Allies have also been informed that no decisions or recommendations have been made regarding deployment of chemical weapons, Should it ever be determined that overseas deployment is desirable, there will be full consultation with the nations involved prior to making any decision. Beyond 1987, requirements for production of the 155, Bigeye or any other chemical weapon will depend on the outcome of the dis chemical stockpile would have little bearing on the number of suitable chemical targets in their force structure, our munitions requirements are' largely insensitive to changes in their stockpile size. Our program to modernize the United States' retaliatory stockpile is enhancing the readiness of the current stocktwo-pronge- d: pile and producing binary chemical, . weapons. The utility of the current weapons is being enhanced in the near term by certifying additional aircraft and increasing maintenance of the stockpile. However, this will not alter the decline in usable munitions due to the phasing out of delivery systems, nor correct the qualitative deficiencies of current weapons. This maintenance effort is required to maintain a retaliatory capability until binary mun ds ue easily moved forward in times of crisis; do not present a hazard if damaged in an attack on our munitions areas; and provide signifi- fects, exploitable Soviet vulnerabilities. United States doctrine and forde structure, and estimates of the duration of potential conflicts. Because growth in the Soviet ds militarization of unserviceable munitions and R&D aimed at finding more cost effective demilitarization technology. Ultimately, the 87 m protection, collective protection detection and warning, decontamination, and medical. Major progress in the past few years, in addition to raising awareness of the chemical threat, has been in the distribution of individual protective equipment, particularly to our soldiers and airmen, and in expanding . ed to acquisition will increase as the RDT&E program bears fruit We also will be placing major emphasis on chemical doctrine, training and exercises. We believe our greatest short-terpayoff will come from more and better training. The objective of the retaliatory component of our program is to maintain the smallest, safest stockpile that denies a significant military advantage to any initiator of chemical warfare. We need not, and will not, plan to match the Soviets in agentmunition quantities and types. Rather, our stockpile requirements are driven by the need to force the initiator of chemical warfare to operate encumbered by protective clothing and burdened by the logistics and redirection of combat power necessary to sustain operations in a chemical warfare environment. Factors considered in deriving stockpile requirements include the potential targets for chemical retaliation, weapon and agent ef- - armament etiorts and continuing refinement of military needs..' Approximately 10 percent, $74 million, of our Fiscal Year 1983 budget request is for de- itions become available. Our plans are to produce two binary weapons the 155mm artillery projectile and the Bigeye bomb - during the Fiscal Years 1983-19period to provide the capability to attack both front line and rear echelon targets. The binary munitions we are developing Hitler did not use his following chemical arsenal. He believed the Allies D-Da- y, stood ready to retaliate.. The ultimate United States chemraol warfare goal is to eliminate the threat of clfemical warfare, by achieving a complete, verifiable ban on chemical weapons. The Administration's program supports this goal by improving our military posture srficiently so that the Soviets, will perceive vy have little to gain from such warfare, thus giving them the incentive to join us in seeking a complete and verifiable ban on the development, production, and stockpiling of such weapons. If we are successful in achieving this ban, we will be able, and in fact, eager to terminate the chemical warfare program at any time. . Dugway hosts Tooele South Stake youth conference by SPS Dave Pinnick . ..y 4 4 t TL V ...v 1 ' xrv--r .. 7 v. - .I X v' 'ri ' Jr) y V i JUST LIKE IN THE OLD DAYS, these youth are enjoying a "quilting bee as part of the Youth Conference service project. . WOODEN CARS, TRAINS, BLOCKS and puzzles were made during the Youth Conference: for the Child Care Center at jt-; - r s Dugway was the host to 130 young people for the Tooele South Stake Youth Conference held July 29, 3a and 31 at Dugway Proving Ground. Of the 130 young people that attended, 30 the rest were from the Dugway Ward-witRush Valley. coming from South Tooele and three-da- y the conference, the youth During events in ranging from many participated and games activities, "spiritual workshops, to service projects. Five different "spiritual workshops were held, featuring such speakers as former. St. Louis Cardinal football pro, Benny Smith, as well as Lori Cottam, Miss Utah Wheelchair for 1982. Smith spoke to the youth about the impor. tance of putting God in the center of their lives, rather than money, power or fame, while Miss Cottam spoke on overcoming handicaps, whether they are physical or mental For the sevice project, the young folk made oyer 50 handmade toys and other items for the children of the Dugways Child Care Center. They made wooden cars, trains, blocks and puzzles. Young ladies helped to sew doll blankets and then made bulletin boards to assist the Child Care Center teachers with planning activities. r p riLXBJTnsT SU5 ' - ' DRESSES SLEEPWEAR ...... , JR. & MISSES TOPS AND BLOUSES .... REG. SALE 18.99 7.99 9.49 3.89 6.49 5.89 12.99 11.99 MISSES PANTS THE NEW STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE DEPENDABLE PERFORMANCE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE RADIAL 41.95 43.50 48.95 51.95 49.50 51.95 55.95 55.50 58.95 64.50 165-1- 3 175-1- 4 185-1- 4 0oOFF ' 1' I - There was also a sports activity called the "Mock Olympics, which featured such harrowing events as sponge passing, the feather javelin throw, hoop football, tug of war and the ever popular egg toss. Friday night, a special Polynesian banquet was held which featured Elder Ralph Rodgers, director of the Promised Valley Playhouse in Salt Lake City, as the main attraction of the evening. Elder Rodgers sang some tunes from "South Pacific" in addition to giving an entertaining talk on Polynesian culture. Rodgers had served serveal years as a mission president in Samoa during his life and told them of some of his experiences. The conference wound up early Saturday morning as the young people gathered on Colonels Hill for a special spiritual testimony meetings Due to the tight financial situation of the current times, the LDS Church has encouraged that youth conferences be held more on a loqal level, closer to the stakes that participated, rather than traveling long distances to colleges. Bob Kroff and his wife Carol, were of the conference and theyve been working on plans for it ever since last November. The Dugway LDS ward provided all of the food for the meals eaten by the young people. During the conference the youth stayed at Bullene Barracks, boys in one dorm, girls in another, with their chaperones. According to Bob Kroff, Who is principal at Dugway High School, he felt that the conference did more than just boost the spirituality of the young people, or teach them the value of service to others. I. think it helped bridge some gaps, he said "I felt that it brought our youth closer to the youth of Tooele South Stake and. them closer to us. Many of them were absolutely surprised at the facilities and activities we had in our community here, and it gave us a chance to show off our little community. I'm really proud; of it and our young people, he concluded. 175-70-- 13 185-70-- 13 195-70-- 13 185-70-- 14 195-70-- 14 305-70-- 14 165 .15 ALL PRICKS PLUS I - 48.95 K.T. LAST 4 DAYS OF BACK TO SCHOOL SALE mi REALTY 725 No. Main - 882-035- RKISTROMG TIRES 3 2,950 assumes 1 1.5 FHA loan. 431.00 per. month plus taxes and insurance. 3 bedroom, 2 baths double garage and fireplace. Grantsville. - . 75 M. 375 El;' 084-656- Xr ' - co-direct- ors . 155-1- 3 ALL JR. APPAREL V THESE TWO YOUNG Tooele ladies are handpainting blocks for children of the Dugway Child Care Center. Dugway, FINAL CLEARANCE ON ALL SUMMER MERCHANDISE OFF .jwr- - ... - y 4 |