MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WEATHER STAFF, DPD

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• Publication Date: October 23, 1961
• Content Type: REGULATION

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DEVELORMi ' PROJECTS DIVISION OPERATIONS fr
DIRECTIVE NO. 5O-1. 23 October 1961
THE WEATM STAFF, DPD
To establish the mission and responsibilities of the Weather Staff, D
2. GENERAL
The Weather Staff is male up of officers assigned to Air Weather Service,
USAF., who are attached for duty with Headquarters DPD. The Chief,
Weather Staff, is responsible cUrectly to the Acting Chief, DPD, and
all personnel of the Weather Staff function as members of this Read-
quarters.. In this capacity, the Weather Staff will act as the central
control point for determination of weather support requirements and
for all liaison with Air Weather Service. To be effective, they must
have the same full cooperation and access to information relative to
DPD mission and functions afforded to other staff sections of this
Headquarters.
3. MISSION
The mission of the Weather Staff is to ensure that meteorological
factors are properly considered in the operational plans and concepts
developed within DPD Headquarters and that adequate weather support
is provide to all DPD projects.
4. RESPC1JSiBILITiES
The Chief, Weather Staff, DPD,is assigned the following responsibilities:
a. Supervise the activities of the Weather Staff Section in accordance
with.USAF Regulations and DPD directives.
b. Determine weather support requirements in coordination with other
DPD Staff officers and unit caamnanders.
c. Develop and publish weather support procedures as required for
effective support of DPD projects.
d. Conduct all liaison with Air Weather Service units required to
establish weather support capabilities and procedures.
e. Provide technical guidance to weather personnel assigned to
DPD units.
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS DIVISION OPERATIONS
DIRECTIVE NO. 50-14
f. Provide the DPD staff with technical data and advice on the
relationship of meteorological factors to DPD projects.
g. Conduct weather briefings pertaining to DPD projects.
h. Monitor the quality and timeliness of the weather support provided
to DPI) pros ects .
i. Coordinate with appropriate WD staff officers on the determination
of budget, logistic, communications end administrative requirements
associated with weather support activities.
Colonel, USAF
Acting Chief, DPD-lIC/P
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DEdELOPMZNT PROJECT DIVISION OPERATIONS
DIRECTIVE NO. 50-1 14+ November 1961
Recent incidents have indicated a need for restatement of the
restricted nature of the Control Center during operational activity.
The purpose of this directive is to establish restrictions on
unnecessary and unauthorized entry into the Control Center while
operations are in progress.
3. PROCEDURES
a. Possession of a project clearance is not, per se, justification
for access to the Control Center. Curiosity cannot be considered
a valid reason for access. Presence in the Control Center must
be restricted to those persons with a need-to-know who can make
a positive contribution to the operation. Visitors from outside
DPD do not, in general, meet these requirements.
b. Effective upon issuance of this directive, visitors shall not
be permitted access to the Control Center without specific
authorization of the Acting Chief, DPD, the Chief, Special
Projects Branch, or the Chief,,AAir Support Branch, for their
respective operations. Such authorization, if granted, shall
be on an individual, one-time basis and shall not be construed
to be a blanket, continuing authority.
c. The Chief of the Control Center, or his representative, shall
deny entry into the Center in the event the required authorization
has not been obtained.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
It shall be the responsibility of each DPD employee to justify,
on the basis of need-to-know and positive contribution, and without
rationalizing, his need for access to the Control Center. Based on
the same criteria, he shall justify to the Acting Chief, DPD,
Chief, SPB, or Chief, ASB, each request for access to the Control
Center for non-DPD personnel.
' STANLEY W. BEERLI
Colonel, USAF
Acting Chief, DPD-DD/P
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DIRECTIVE NO. 50-20-8 8 September 1966
OXCART AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION AND
FLIGHT TEST CONTROL
(This Directive supersedes Project Headquarters Directive
No. 50-20-8 dated 25 April 1966.)
1. Purpose:
a. To establish the OXCART Aircraft Configuration
and Flight Test Control Board.
b. To establish the procedures necessary to con-
figure OXCART aircraft to insure maximum operational
effectiveness.
c. To establish procedures necessary for the con-
duct of equipment flight tests on OXCART detachment aircraft
d. To establish coordination for the conduct of systems
airframe and propulsion basic engineering flight test on
OXCART flight test aircraft.
2. Scope: These procedures apply to:
a. The configuration and associated systems employed
by OXCART A-12 aircraft.
b. Flight tests of all equipment to be tested on
OXCART detachment aircraft.
c. The coordination with systems flight test and
airframe and propulsion engineering flight test on OXCART
flight test aircraft.
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3. Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the
OXCART Aircraft Configuration and Flight Test Control Board
include the following:
a. Provide a mechanism for the fullest participa-
tion in project systems by all authorized parties.
b. Prepare and maintain an OXCART aircraft flight
test program projection, establish priorities for testing
and determine which tests are to be conducted by the
Detachment and which are to be conducted by Flight Test.
c. Establish an OXCART aircraft configuration control
system, approve for installation proposed equipment or
system additions to aircraft, insure compatibility of all
proposed programs with aircraft requirements, and maintain
an aircraft modification schedule that will minimize
interference with operational capabilities and requirements.
4. Procedures: The OXCART Aircraft Configuration and
Flight Test Control Board will:
a. Establish a standard configuration control chart
to be maintained both at Headquarters by the Deputy for
Materiel and at
b. Maintain a configuration control page for each air-
craft by tail number to be maintained both at Headquarters
by the Deputy for Materiel and
c. Determine the operational deficiencies in existing
configuration and systems, if any, and make recommendations
to correct them where possible.
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d. Provide general operating requirement specifi-
cations for new configurations, new electronic defensive
systems, and new collection equipment, which would
enhance the overall capability and survivability of the
aircraft.
e. Determine the validity of the test requirement
for new configurations, new systems, and new equipments.
Establish the priority for testing and integrate the plan
into the existing program.
f. Insure compliance with the following steps for
control of and incorporation of a test program into the
OXCART detachment aircraft.
(1) An outline of the approved test proposal
will be prepared by the appropriate technical staff
and forwarded to for guidance in prepara-
tion of a complete Flight Test Plan. The outline
will include, but not be limited to, a description
of the equipment to be tested, flight test objectives,
approximate duration of testing period, number of
flights required, and a suggested priority of the
test in relation to other tests in progress.
(2) will prepare a complete Flight
Test Plan and forward same to Project Headquarters.
Any appropriate comments, problem areas, etc. should
accompany this Flight Test Plan.
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(3) The OXCART Aircraft Configuration Control
Board chairman will give final approval of the
Flight Test Plan.
(4) A Flight Test Project Officer from
Headquarters will be appointed for each test plan
by the Board. He will be responsible for necessary
liaison between Headquarters and the test director
(5) The Project Officer will maintain a
Flight Test Progress folder on all such flight
tests. The progress folder will include the
Flight Test Plan, as amended, and weekly progress
reports. An appropriate chart will also be maintained
by Headquarters and depicting the essential
elements of each Flight Test Project. Upon com-
pletion of the Flight Test Project, the progress
folder will be forwarded to the appropriate staff
for permanent file.
g. Insure compliance with the following steps
for coordination with systems or airframe and propulsion
basic engineering flight test performance on flight test
aircraft.
(1) A flight test program projection showing
desired priorities will be maintained by Lockheed
based upon existing channels of coordination between
contractors, Headquarters and the R&D officer at
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This will be reviewed periodically by the
Board which will be informed of new programs prior
to their incorporation and implementation.
(2) The R&D Officer, will be respon-
sible for liaison between Headquarters and the
Lockheed Flight Test Director.
(3) The R&D Officer, will maintain
flight test progress records showing test program
objectives, number of flights completed, estimated
number of flights remaining and results to date.
This information will be forwarded by him to
Headquarters on a weekly basis.
h. The OXCART Aircraft Configuration and Flight
Test Control Board will meet at the call of the Chairman.
The site of the meeting will be determined by the Chairman.
i. All individuals or divisions who have proposals
for the Board's consideration will submit such proposals
to the Board Secretariat to be included on the agenda
for the next scheduled meeting. The agenda will be
distributed by the Secretariat to all Board members
prior to the meeting. The agenda will include, but not
be limited to, new items to be considered as well as
items carried over from previous meetings.
j. The results of each meeting will be prepared in
writing by the Board Secretariat and will encompass the
nature of the meeting, record of attendance, and a review
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of decisions of the Board. Each member of the Board will
receive a copy of the Board's report for his record,
reference and possible action.
k. All proposals, modifications, procedures, etc.,
recommended by the Board will be included in the minutes.
These actions must be approved by the Director of Special
Activities prior to implementation.
1. Information copies of all relevant correspondence
on Board actions will be sent to
m. Members and consultants at Headquarters and
^ are encouraged to coordinate with their respective staffs
prior to the regular Board meeting to clarify agenda items
and issues. This will assure thatBoard discussion will
be addressed only to major items of consideration.
5. Composition:
a. The OXCART Aircraft Configuration and Flight
Test Control Board will be comprised of the following
membership:
Deputy for Operations, OSA (Chairman)
Deputy for Materiel, OSA
25X1A Deputy for Research & Development, OSA
Deputy Commander,
Deputy Commander,
Director of Research & Development,
b. Consultants to the Board will include but not
be limited to:
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25X1A Lockheed Project Officer
25X1A Lockheed Flight Test Director
Comptroller, OSA
25X1A Security Staff, OSA
c. The Board Secretariat will be composed of a
representative from:
Deputy for Operations, OSA
Operations,
d. Participation by others within CIA, from the
field, and occasional consultants from other agencies
may be advisable. Such people may be invited by any
member, subject to the approval of OSA Security and
notice to the Chairman.
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PROJECT )QQ.LAATERS
DIRECT1VE NO. 50-20-8
OXCART AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION AND
FLIGHT TEST CONTROL
,s .,rective supersedes Project Jea,:r;uarters Direc give
1--0-100 dated 26 January 1966.)
1 Purpose:
a. To establish the OXCART Aircraft Config _-"tion
a,.c Flight Test Control Board.
b. To establish the procedures necessary to con-
i _;ure OXCART aircraft to in.-pure maximum operational
effectiveness.
c. To establish procedures necessary for tci. con-
duct of equipment flight tes Ls on OXCART dotachm, .it ai :aft .
d. To establish coordination and conL.?ol necessary
for the conduct of systems, airframe-and propulsion
basic engineering flight test on OXCART flight test
aircraft.
2. Scope: These procedures apply to:
a. The configuration and associated systems employed
by OXCART A-12 aircraft.
b. To flight tests of all equipment to be tested on
OX(kRT detachment aircraft.
c. To systems f1ilit test and airframe and propuls
ei ;ineering flight test on OXCART flight test ai?craft
OXCART
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s pc biliiie. The r:: ,onsibilities of the
OXCART Aircraft Configuratis an,. = ght Test Control Board
include the following:
a. Provide a mechanism for the fullest partici-
pation in project systems by all authorized parties.
b. Prepare a>;d a OXCART aircraft flight
test program prod; ctio::, establisa p orities for testing
and determine which tests are to be conduc-.,d :y the
Detachment and which are to be conducted by Flight Test.
c. Establish an OXCART aircraft configuration control
system, approve proposed equipment or system additions
to aircraft, insure coiiipatibility of all p.`_,,osed programs
with aircraft requirements, and maintain an aircraft
modification schedule that will minimize interf:rence
with operational capabilities and requirements.
4. Procedures: The OXCART Aircraft Configuration and
Flight Test Control Board will:
a. Establish a standard configuration control
chart to be maintained both at Headquarters and
b. Maintain a configuration control page for each
aircraft by tail number to be maintained both at
Headquarters and
c. Determine the operational deficiencies in exis.-ng
configuration and systems, if any, and reco:,.-
meudations to correct taem where possible.
OXCART
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d. Provide ;c.....:. operi'.ng requirement specifi-
cations for now cc t. eti,- electronic defensive
sy. semis , and new collection ec uIpmen , w.iich would
ea:nnce ..e overall capability and survivability of the
aircraft.
e. Determine the validity of the test requirement
f new configurations, new systems, and new eruipments.
Establish the priority for -testing and integrate the plan
into the existing prog:~am.
f. Insure compliance with the following steps for
control of and incorpora.:ion of a ,est program into the
OXC?.PT detachment aircraft.
(1) An outline of the approved test pr?-_-,osal
will be prepared by the appropriate technical staff
25X1A and forwarded to - for guidance in prepara-
tion of a complete Fliga `pest Plan. The outline
will include, but ,.ot be to, a description
of the equipment to be tostec, flight test )ajectives,
approximate duration of testing period, number of
flights required, and a suggestec priority of the
test in relation to other tests in progress.
(2) will prepare a complete Flight
Tess: Plan and forward same to Project Headquarters.
Any appropriate com:on,s, problem areas, etc. should
accompany this Flight Test Plan.
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';-1ea.dc ur r ters a:_c<
liason between and the test director
Control
the
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111~h 1. Tes1i Plan.
Of - eer iro:'1
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(5) The Projec Offic r will main--ain a
Flight Pest Progrc a o_ _ on all s c._
tests . au pi ogre ti f O 1111 i2.C~ C
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and
iligh~ Tes-c Plan, w,_ anQ wee isy pro ss
ports . a?proJ= =ate c~-.a_ w ill also be maintained
plotio . of the
t
responsible for necessary
Opictin-
ct. Upon cc:n-
_ of ct, the progress
IL;
-::'.sure compliance with the ~-_-towing steps
for coordination and control Of Systcn:s or airframe and
propulsion basic engineerin flight test performance on
flight test aircraft.
(1) A flight test `;ram projection sil0?. ng
desired iorities will maintained by Lock'-ed
bwcd upon existing c .~.. ti? of coordination betwec.
:.,._ tractors , oadc~uarter: he R&D officer at
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This will be reviewed periodically by the
Board which will approve newly proposed programs
prior to their incorporation and implementation.
(2) The R&D Officer, will be
responsible for liaison between Headquarters and
the Lockheed Flight Test Director.
(3) The R&D Officer, will maintain
flight test progress records showing test program
objectives, number of flights completed, estimated
number of flights remaining and results to date.
This information will be forwarded by him to
Headquarters on a weekly basis.
h. The OXCART Aircraft Configuration and Flight
Test Control Board will meet once every thirty or sixty
days at the call of the Chairman. The site of the meeting
will be determined by the Chairman.
i. All individuals or divisions who have proposals
for the Board's consideration will submit such proposals
to the Board Secretariat to be included on the agenda
for the next scheduled meeting. The agenda will be
distributed by the Secretariat to all Board members
prior to the meeting. The agenda will include, but not
be limited to, new items to be considered as well as
items carried over from previous meetings.
J. The results of each meeting will be prepared in
writing by the Board Secretariat and will encompass the
nature of the meeting, record of attendance, and a review
OXCART
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of decisions of the Board. Each member of the Board will
receive a copy of the Board's report for his record,
reference and possible action.
k. Information copies of all
on Board actions will be sent tol
5. Composition:
a. The OXCART
Test Control Board
membership:
Chairman
relevant correspondence
Aircraft Configuration and Flight
will be comprised of the following
D/SA
DD/SA (Alternate)
Member
.Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Secretariat, Hqs.
Secretariat, Hqs.
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D/Tech
AD/Tech (Alternate)
D/FA
C /MD /OSA
C&FE/OSA (ECM)
PS/OSA
Lockheed Reps
C/ASD/OSA
OXC /OSA
Ops Officer
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b. Participation by others within CIA, from the
field, contractors and occasional consultants from
other agencies,may be advisable. Such people may be
invited by any member, subject to the approval of
Project Security Staff and notice of the Chairman.
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