PROPOSED REORGANIZATION FOR PROJECT CHALICE

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP33-02415A000100380003-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: November 16, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 30, 1998
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: June 8, 1960
• Content Type: MF

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director (Plans)
SUBJECT: Proposed Reorganization for Project CHALICE
REFERENCE: A. Memorandum for DD/P from AC/DPD;
subject: Proposed Reorganization for Project
CHALICE; dated 23 May 1960 (CHAL 0977)
B. 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)
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PROPOSED PRESENT
BASE B ZI TOTAL TOTAL
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
B Configuration
3
2
5
5
A-2 Configuration
0'F*
0
0
2
Tracker
3
7
7
ELINT EQUIPMENT
System I
3
2
5
8
System III
3
2
5
9
System VI
3
2
5
3
System VII
1
0
1
1
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Granger Box
2
2
4
1
Ball Sampler
2
2
4
4
Filter Hatch
2
2
4
3
Weather Package
1
1
2
2
SUPPORT AIRCRAFT
T-33
2
2
4
6
C-54
2
0
2
2
C-47
0
0
0
U-3A
0
1
1
1
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
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25X1A2g (no
Present Detachment B T.O. plus Contract Positions -
Proposed Detachment B TO plus Contract Positions -
25X9A2
25X1A2g
(1 Lockheed Crew (4), 2 Pilots, 1 Hycon, 6
Total Savings: 7 Personnel (plus 6
25X1A2g
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25X9A2
Present Detachment C T.O. plus Contract Positions -
Proposed Detachment C TQ plus Contract Positions --(Includes 25X9A2
8 Firefighters Positions previously on Edwards TQ.)
Closing of Edwards Detachment will provide net saving of 50 personnel
(Includes T.O.and Non-T.O. Positions).
TO.Pos itions
NON-T.Q Positions
25X9A2
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 this
base ou_- 1 September 1960.1 25X1A9a
by wtPrl /S