PROPOSED REORGANIZATION FOR PROJECT CHALICE

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• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 30, 1998
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• Publication Date: June 9, 1960
• Content Type: MF

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CHAL 1027
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S JUN 1960
MEMORANDUM FOR:
Deputy Director (Plans)
SUBJECT:
Proposed Reorganization for Project CHALICE
REFERENCE:
A.
B.
Memorandum for DD/P from AC/DPD;
subject: Proposed Reorganization for Project
CHALICE; dated 23 May 1960 (CHAL 0977)
Memorandum for AC/DPD from DD/P;
subject: Proposed Reorganization for Project
CHALICE, dated 24 May 1960 (CHAL 0997)
1. This memorandum contains a recommendation for the approval of the
Deputy Director (Plans). Such recommendation is contained in paragraph 9.
2. This memorandum up-dates memorandum indicated as reference A.
3. In reference to paragraph 4, reference A, after further consideration
of the subject with the specific intent to provide maximum savings in money,
personnel, and equipment while still retaining an effective world-wide operation-
al capability, the following is the recommended operational equipment which
would be required using the two-base concept:
PROPOSED PRESENT
PRIMARY AIRCRAFT BASE B ZI TOTAL TOTAL
U-2C (J-75) 3 2 5 4
U-2 (J-57) 0 2* 2 8
These articles will be used for pilot proficiency training and any R&D flights
which might be necessary. (Example: IFR Modification). If the operations
schedule does not justify the retention of the J-57 aircraft they will be
returned to the USAF. A recall agreement will be effected.
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PROPOSED PRESENT
BASE B ZI TOTAL
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
TOTAL
B Configuration
3'
2
A-2 Configuration
Tracker
ELINT EQUIPMENT
0'i?
0
System I
3
2
5
8
System III
3
5
9
System VI
3
3
System VII
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1
0
1
1
Granger Box
2
2
4
1
Ball Sampler
2
2
4
4
Filter Hatch
2
2
4
3
Weather Package
SUPPORT AIRCRAFT
1
1
2
2
T-33
2
2
4
6
C-54
2
0
2
2
C-47
0
0
0
1
U-3A
0
1
1
*'F Underscored figures indicate changes to information provided in reference A.
4. In reference to paragraph 5, reference A, approximate personnel
requirements which will be required to accommodate "Operational Equipment
Requirements" in preceding paragraph are shown below: 25X9A2
Present Detachment B T. O. plus Contract Positions
Proposed Detachment B T. O. plus Contract Positions
Total Savings: 6 Personnel
(1 Lockheed Crew (4), 2 Pilots)
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Present Detachment C T. O. plus Contract Positions
25X9A2
Proposed Detachment C T. O. plus Contract Positions - - (Includes 25X9A2
8 Firefighters Positions previously on Edwards T. O. Detachment C has
no Firefighters on their T. O. ).
Total Increase - 6
56
Closing of Edwards Detachment will provide net saving of/personnel
(Includes T. O. and Non-T. O. Positions).
OVERALL PERSONNEL SAVINGS:
T.O. Positions 35
Non-T.O. Positions 21
TOTAL 56
NOTE: It is believed that further personnel cuts can be made at both operating
bases. This possibility will be explored after each unit has had an adequate
operating period with the proposed equipment reductions.
5. It is planned that CHALICE pilot assets will be reduced from 16 to 10
as of 1 September 1960. Five pilots will be assigned at each operational base.
6. Plans are being finalized for close-out of Edwards North Base Detach-
ment approximately 15 July, and subsequent movement of Detachment C to Edwards
between 15 July and 1 September. 25X1A9a
7. After perusal of latest proposals reference Inflight
Refueling (IFR) Drone program and/or Carrier operated articles, it appears
that from an operational monetary, and timeliness point of view the IFR modifi-
cation provides the best course of action.
8. PROPOSED MODIFICATION AND COST: 25X1A1a
a. 1 U-2(J-57) to U-ZC (J-75)
b. Modify 5 U-2C's (J-75) for
Inflight Refueling
Modify 1 U-2 (J-57) for
Inflight Refueling
c. Single Side Band Radio (two way) ***
TOTAL COST
This aircraft would be IFR Flight Test Bed and would be completed and opera-
tional tested prior to modifying andy U-2C's
Plus Required Flight Test Time
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9. It is recommended that:
a. Reorganization as outlined above be approved for implementation.
b. Modification program as outlined in paragraph 7 be approved.
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raph 9 are approved:
Colonel USAF
Acting Chief, DPD-DD/P
Deputy Director (Plans) V 1 0 JUN 1960
25X1A9a
DPD/OPS
Distribution:
ph (9 June 1960)
Orig.
- AC/DPD
2
- DD/P
3
- DPD/COPS
4
- DPD/OPS/CHA.L
5
- DPD/RI
E r'
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