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Show August 19, 1999 m Minuteman III guidance system operational TRW to meet the needs of the ultimate users, Air Force Space Command and U.S. Strategic Command. "This milestone represents an acquisition reform success story. We could not have got the job done without the tremendous teamwork between the contractors and their government counterparts here at Hill AFB," said Col. Ben Overall, director of the ICBM System Program Office. The Guidance Replacement Program is a $2 billion effort managed at Hill under the ICBM System Program Office. The program entered Engineering and Manufacturing Development in 1993, started Low Rate Initial Production in 1998, and is scheduled to begin Full Rate Production at the end of 1999. by Maj. Jack Donnelly Chief, Guidance Sustainment Branch Since 1962 the Minuteman Intercontinental Bal- listic Missile fleet has provided the United States with a credible nuclear deterrent to safeguard our freedom and way of life. Three generations of Minuteman have been deployed and each has incorporated advancing technologies to meet the. warfighter's needs in a way. On Aug. 3 another significant milestone was reached as the first Minuteman III achieved strategic alert with an upgraded guidance system produced under the Guidance Replacement Program. This historic event took place at Malmstrom AFB, Mont, the base where the very first Minuteman missiles were put on alert for our nation's defense in cost-effecti- ve First Minuteman I test flight in 1961. 1962. 500 Minuteman III missiles now on The new guidance system, designed and produced by Boeing Electronic Systems & Missile Defense, replaces existing guidance system electronics that alert at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., Minot AFB N.D., F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. are becoming unreliable due to normal aging. A total of 652 units are planned to be produced to support the 500 Minuteman III missiles now on alert. As a result, the Air Force will maintain weapon system reliability and supportability of the Minuteman fleet beyond the year 2020. The new guidance system has proven itself in two highly successful Minuteman III test flights from Vandenberg AFB, Calif., in 1998. The industry team, led by Boeing and their principal subcontractor Honeywell, has worked together with the ICBM System Program Office and MM III became operational June 1970. in-flig- ht Multiple warhead capable. Speed at motor burn out over 15,000 mph. Range with maximum load more than 7,000 miles. Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile heads skyward during a test flight. A inMS n r Now you can relax.'" Not Just Neighbors - , . ,..- - ' 'f ' -v- ' - V --: . Sale Price I - " ' Q2EQQ " " MODEL 105 I rf-- . t - I ! ' V. MSSK I I . - i . . . . r ?wsp ,.', t" v, 1 - vV j, i ... - Seats 5 19 Jets J - in . -- S Otlll VAeSt 4 ifi - I -, 1 s"m f SOlariums '! LAY TUN 1986 N. Hillfield Rd. 773-570- 0 SALT LAKE 2392 S. West Temple and spas 467-210- 1 4 OFrTTHE Pfr!. (c c k .. - ir ,v LN ' 1 ,.,is Legendary! 10x12 Shed Barn-Styl- e T-1-- 11 . Drive Antelope 1700 N 73 Fully Landscaped Homes " around - a Private Park v.. '! . ' j . " $119,900-- 99 Call Wendee Carter 801-444-24- 45 www.haskellhomes.com Tlayton X. M: I 20-Ye- ar . Call Charlie Brannon 801-916-32- Gordon (1000 N) SIDING Reg. $1350 SALE NRiClll LLL!J CLEARFIELD v NX ; Redwood Runners Cedar Trim 2x4 Framing Windows & Vents Extra Reserve Now! Save HF S2, wmsaaam y y 1(800) h Business 34" Floors Heavy Hinged Doors Metal Drip Edge Built on Site Since i985 00D SHQPee 1 254236 Tamko Shingles Hurricane Braces 330 725-9- 1 W. 600 N., LOGAN 19 (435) 792-456- 0 |
