OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR CARRIER OPERATIONS

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• Publication Date: March 1, 1966
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
FOR
CARRIER OPERATIONS
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CT 1 March 1966
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL.
FOR
CARRIER OPERATIONS
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CONTENT S
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . C . . page 1
. ;age 3
III ARRIVAL ABOARD . . . . . . . gage 5
IV P RY FLIGHT TO CAFc IIE. , , . , 'page 7
V OPERATIONS ON CARRIER, . . . , . , rage 9
VI FLIGHT PLMIING . , . . . , . . . . page 13
VII MISSION RECOVERY PROCEDURES , iage 15
VIII SHIPMENT OF TAKE . . . , , . . . gage 17
:X P OS TFLI(T PREPARATION ... . . . . ?age 17
Attachments:
1. Security Annex
2, Tactical Maintenance Annexe
3, Special Equipment Annex
4. Supply Annex
5. Tracker Annex
6. Materiel Annex
7. Elint Section Annex
8. Signal Center Annex
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I GENERAL
This directive with attachments is designed to provide guidance in all
phases of U-2 operations aboard a carrier. There are two basic concepts of
op:ration envisioned; one will entail loading aboard the carrier on the east or
West cost of the US and the other will require deployment by air support to
to theater of operations prior to loading aboard. There is no appreciable
difference between the two plans which would require special preparation.
The U-2 will be flown aboard utilizing the mirror landing approach set at
2.5 degrees and the Landing Signal Officer (ISO) will assist the pilot by provid-
ing cut one and cut two signals which will indicate the point to reduce the
throttle and deploy spoilers plus other instructions as necessary to_insure the
safest possible approaches Landings will be made on the angle deck utilizing
lour one inch cables for arrestment instead of the standard, larger size. Take-
offs will be made on the straight deck and the aircraft position will be deter
mined by fuel load with careful consideration given to clearance of island super
structure and other obstacles, The line-up point is critical due to the flow of
air around the "island" and,take-offs can be very hazardous unless extreme care
is ea:ercised in,selecting the takeoff point.
Carrier operations are more hazardous than land based operations, therefore,
spacial precautions should be taken to insure the highest degree of safety.
possible. Weather in the recovery area will be an important consideration.
Even, light rain on the aircraft windshield during final approach will induce
a .-erious condition for the pilot that will make carrier landings very difficult.
'in velocity and sea condition are other.factors that must be taken into con-
s.aeration to insure that deck wash turbulance and carrier pitch and roll are
within acceptable limits.
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Navigation over long distances at sea with the requirement to return and land
%ww at a precise point aboard the carrier will involve additional problems which
it be carefully considered to insure optimum conditions for mission uccess,
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A briefing will be given to all personnel selected for the deployment as soon
after alert notification as possible. All equipment required for the staging will
be assembled by each section concerned in the designated area in Hangar III. Man-.
ifests will be prepared by each section indicating box number, weight, and cube
of each item and then turned in to Materiel for compilation. One member of each
section participating in the , deployment. will be responsible for insuring that
all equipment is packed and placed in the designated area in Hangar III. Airlift
requirements will be submitted to Headquarters as soon as available' including
total weight and cube plus size and weight of the largest item. Also a personnel
list of all detachment personnel selected for the TDY will be submitted to Head-
quarters.
Immediately after notification of a pending exercise, the pilots will be
selected for.refresher training and the following will be accomplished prior to
deployment:
a. Review "G" model procedures.
b. Briefing by Landing Signal Officer.
c. Minimum of 5 sorties per pilot to practice mirror approaches with
LSO assistance. '(Approximately,10 landings per sortie)
d. Review Operations Order and prepare briefing for ferry mission in
accordance with briefing outline and include the following additional items:
(1) Rendezvous area.
(2) Bingo fuel.
(3) Carrier requalification.
(4) Emergency procedures in event of missed trap.
(5) Carrier on board delivery (COD) of certain personnel, if
necessary.
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(7) Pilot briefed on water survival, ditching procedures and
rescue operation.
e. Plans should be made to establish Communications between the
launch base and the carrier. The planning for use of this link must 'include all
possible measures to preclude security violations, i.e., use of codes'or pre-
arranged words and phrases.
f. Acutal deployment'to the carrier will be accomplished in accordance
with established unit procedures.,
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The Detachment Commander or,his designated representative will make arrange-
ments for billeting of all personnel immediately after arrival. An effort will
be made to locate all personnel as close together as possible.to facilitate
mayiing necessary contacts as required. All support equipment will be loaded
aboard with every item properly secured-to withstand rough seas. The area
se-'acted for t?ne equipment will normally be in the aft section. of the hangar
deck and located so as not to interfere with the parking and movement 'of aircraft,.
It is very important.that close coordination be maintained with the carrier
.co=and r and his staff. This coordination must be considered in all phases of
tho operation from going aboard until the last"man is off theshi
l+~ollowin; is a list of key positions which must ,be utilized:
ao The b, .:executive Officer
c. Operations Officer
do Air Officer
e. A x Operations Officer
g. IL'arine Commander .
ha :angar Deck Officer
i, Ward Room Officer
:.w goon as feasable after the deployment force is aboardfl an informal meeting
whop"yd ae arranged between the above officers and the key personnel of the detach-
Zient. After this meeting, all' sections heads s::ould arrange another meeting with
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a...eir counter parts so as to become familiar with the ships operating procedures
any as soon as possible locate problem areas which may require decisions at
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higher levels. Some of the points to be considered are:
a. Security requirements.,
b. Complete utilization of, the flight deck for designated periods of-time.
c. Complete freedom of movement throughout the ship from first mission
Jort to the last mission report.
d. S"--p support for unusual working hours,
The, Detachment Commander will recommend a briefing of all detachment personnel
by one of the senior officers of the ships company. The Executive Officer would
be t'~e ost logical choice for this assignment. This will provide i;.uvti nation
for detachment personnel and will provide an opportunity to obtain information
on special instructions that should be observed throughout the cruise. It is
important that detachment personnel conform as closely as possible to the rules
established for the ships company,
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IV r CRY FLIGHT TO CARRIER
As, soon as possible after all personnel and equipment are aboard' the Detach-
ment Commander and/or Operations Officer' should meet with the Captain and
;rations Officer to coordinate the rendezvous with the aircraft. If this meet
i esults in any changes to the rendezvous plan' the launch base and head-
u rters will be notified immediately; Arrangements should be made at this time
ion tie aforementioned get together of the ships company and detachment staffo
`::=_` s meeting can be held while the ship is enroute to the rendezvouspoint,
. n ediately of l:er this mee' i .g9 the preparations to recover the aircraft should
be initiated. it is expected that recovery will commence when the ship is 20
to 30 miles off shore and in favorable daylight and weather conditions.
Recovery procedures for ferry mission will. begin at sc,.eduled launch time
from land base
a, The Detachment Commander/Operations Officer will be on station in
the Air Officer's bridge,
b, The.Detachment Navigator and Weather Officer will be on station in
the Air Operations Control Center,
c, The ISO will be immediately available in the flight deck area and
be on the platform at ETA -0:15,
d> The .Maintenance crew will be on deck with necessary equipment no
Inter t?.an ETA -0:30. NOTE: Maintenance chief should be immediately available
to % e Air Officer's bridge in event of airborne emergency. Commander and
M..sntenance Chief will have a plan for launching emergency recovery crew in
Navy support aircraft if diversion is necessary.
e. Personal Equipment Specialists and necessary equipment will be on deck
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to start recovery. Lens setting of 2.50 and wind over the deck to be 20 kts.
One inch arresting cables should be readily available but not installed until
ready to commence trap landings. Arresting gear setting for landings will be
10,000 lbs.
g. After pilot has completed requalification and is on deck-the main-
tenance crew will move the aircraft to the hangar deck and prepare to recover
the second aircraft. Wind over'the'deck should be reduced to a minimum for this
operation with no more than 10 knots desired.
h. If only one aircraft is to be on the deployment it will be refueled
to 495 gallons and the second pilot will fly a requalification mission.
ABORT CRITERA
a. Adherence to Project Headquarters Directive 50-10-19 shall apply for all
operational flights.
b. When conducting refresher landings, the use of special equipment, elint
and defensive systems will. not be required. Malfunction of any of the followings
will be cause for air/ground abort..
(1). UHF.
(2) ADF.
(3) Hydraulic Pressure.
(4) Oil pressure.
(5) Engine roughness,' temperature.
(6) Oxygen system.
(7) Fuel pressure or uncontrolable, uneven feeding.
(8) LENS.
(9) Arresting, gear.
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erioration o required minimum
1000 feet/3 miles.
(11) Any other unforeseen or peculiar happening which in the
opinion of the 'driver or detachment commander would be-reason for abort.
c. In the event aircraft is_unable to trap aboard prior to reaching
bingo fuel, aircraft will abort and return to home base. The flight planner,
and driver/operations officer stationed in air operations will monitor movement.
of ship's position in regards to..fluctuating fuel requirements and distances
in order to arrive home base with sufficient fuel reserve.
d. If aircraft cannot reach home base because of some particular incident
incurred during the touch and go phase, it will proceed to diversion field.
Home base and diversion information will be given to the driver at commencement
of carrier operations and whenever there is a significant change'in the ship's
position.
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V OPERATIONS ON CARRIER
The Detachment Operations Officer will schedule a briefing for the pilots by
t'.e Air Operations Officer to establish all traffic procedures to be used in the
Sip's Control Zone i.e.9 instrument approaches, emergency traffic patterns,
r..::e ar procedures, ate.
on recei;mot o~" the alert message normal notification procedures will be
followed. The Ship's Captain should be informed that a mission: is tenatively
panned for the date indicated in the alert message.
Upon receipt of Mission Plan Message the detachment will prepare for the
passion in accordance with normal procedures. In addition to this, the necessary
coordination with the ship's staff will be initiated. Information exchanged
daring this coordination will concern:
a. Ship's position at launch,
b. Ship's course and speed during mission.
c. Coordinate Air Group activities.
d. Set up deck alert for rescue and/or recovery assistance.
e. Report on status of all ships communications equipment utilized by
article,
f. Arrange for airborne or deck alert beginning 30-45.min before ETA
Other necessary mission support information.
:''tea w.ission launch schedule for carrier operations will be slightly different
ware the land base launch schedule. The ,following schedule provides sufficient
.;.me in proper sequence for each support section .to complete preparation for the
:fission. NOTE: "g" is takeoff time.
a. U-18:00 Maintenance - engine run up and initial preflight.
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b.
H-11:00
Pilot to bed;
C.
H- 9oOO
Communications - Install and check systems.
d.
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Pilot wake up and eats,
e ,
-:.$3 o00
Special Equipment Install configuration and tracker,
f,
H-2015
Operations (Operational Missions)
General Briefing
Specialized Briefing
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H-2:O0
Maintenance
Completes pre-flight on aircraft
Start moving aircraft to .launch position
h,
11-10'30
Personal Equipment
Prepare pre-breathing equipment
Check pilots flight gear
i,
H-1:15
Personal Equipment -- Pilot pre-breathing
j.
l -1 s 10
Ope ?ations .~ Pre takeoff briefing
k.
H?1000
Maintenance
Aircraft in position on AFT END of flight deck opposite
:ISO platform ,
Fuel aircraft.
Q 11-0.50 Personal Equipment Dress pilot and perform' dynamic equip-
ment check,
m, H-0.40 Maintenance
Starter9 back-up starting unit9 and spare ARC-34.HHF
radio available at-aircraft.
Purging hose connected - start purging driftsight,
Deck wires forward of aircraft removed.
Level fuel load if less than full tanks.
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n. H-O:40 Operations (Mobile Officer at aircraft prior to pilot)
Exterior check,
Pitot cover removed.
Sextant and driftmeter covers removed.
Power on aircraft, inverters checked, No l inverter on, set
compass, check auto pilot after three minutes, check radio
compass., leave inverter and aircraft power on9 Systems VI
set as briefed.
o. E-O:30 Personal Equipment (At aircraft with pilot)
Cockpit preparation,
Adjust parachute and floatation gear on pilot.
Position pilot in cockpit.
Cockpit hook-up. (NOTE: Refer to OPS SOI-25.)
-0:15 Operations
. > qualified Mobile Control Officer together with the pilot,
using the aircraft check list, will complete the following
items
Ejection seat connected. (Maintenance)
Cockpit check,
Check time hack on aircraft clock,
Check compass heading.
Place mission flight kit in aircraft.
Canopy closed.
Operations Officer in the Air Officer's Control bridge.
q. II-0:05 Operations (aircraft)
Pilot starts engine
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Seals on.
Complete pre-taxi check list.
r. H-0:03 Maintenance - Purging hose disconnected and hatch covers
s. ..H-0:02 Operations
Pre takeoff check.
Check trim set for takeoff.
Flaps set for takeoff.
Speed brakes in.
Tracker operating.
Pilot requests MAG heading and sets compass.
Clear deck received from air officer.
30 knots of wind over the deck for launch.
t. H-0:01 Maintenance
Pogo removed.
Hatch covers temoved.
Crew, chief gives signal when clear for takeoff.
Check boatswain mate for deck clearance.
u. H-0:00 Takeoff.
NOTE: Provisions of this schedule may be deviated with Commander's concurrence
for training.missions, if such deviations will improve efficiency.
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Vl FLIGHT PLANNING
Several problems are evident in carrier operations which are not common to
a land based deployment.
The airfield is mobile. Coordinates of the carrier mast be known for depart-
ure time and time of return. Also, hourly positions of the carrier must be known,
while the aircraft is airborne. Thisnnecessary in order to solve the intercept
problem that might be generated by an abort. Due to the confined space and
limited number of tools available to the pilot, simplicity is mandatory.
a. In addition to the normal flight maps, the com?lete route will be
drawn up on a GNC Chart (Scale 1:5,000,000). If the carrier is-moving to a
position other than departure location, the track and hourly positions will be
plotted. Radials from the aircraft's hourly position to the computed position
of the ship for the time of arrival will be plotted. Annotations of MAG heading
and time enroute will be made. For aborts at intermediate points, the pilot
will be able to use his plotter and dividers for determining his course and dis-
tnce to intercept. One other method can. be used and that is to plot radials
from the ship's position to readily identifiable check points near the aircraft's
route to which. he could -.roceed acid thence begin his intercept problem.
b. Procedure for return to a stationary base with the carrier remaining
within 10 N'M of departure point during entire flight, is comparatively simple.
Again a GNC would be used but radials, approximately 100 apart and-with point
of origin at the carrier, would be plotted. Annotations of MAG heading and
time ~o carrier would be made There the radials intercept the flight path,
cone fuel must be translated into landing pattern entry fuel. Descent
sloulo not be made until positive identification has been made. Fuel remaining
oul+c be no less than 200 gallons at descent point or 150 gallons on down wind
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Radar vectoring by means of skin painting or IFT/SIB'' procedures wi11 be
ed for recovery. The low frequenncy beacon on the carrier .should be on no
later than 30 minutes before the -aircraft''s ETA,
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VII MISSION RECOVERY PROCEDURES
This will be a more critical phase of operations than recovery at a land
base, consequently it is imperative -that the following steps be followed closely:
a. During the entire mission a Detachment Officer will be on duty at
tale Air OfficeBs bridge or the Air Operations Control Center He will keep,
:::mediate telephone contact with the following personnel:
(1) Detachment Commander and/or operations Officer..
(2) Maintenance Chief.
(3) ISO.
(4) Mobile Pilots,
event of an abort, these personnel will go to their stations immediately and
prepare to recover the aircraft.. If the mission is completed, the Duty Officer
will alert the recovery team 45 minutes befoe scheduled landing time.
b. No-later than 30 minutes before :3 cheduled-landing time the following
actions will be takena
(6)
Request launch of helicopter.
Alert radar operations,.
Alert Air Officer.
Check ship's position and ETA to rendezvous point,
Check ship's NAV Aids.
Detachment Commander should check that all recovery personnel
are :gin position 15 minutes before landing time,
(7) Check alert aircraft airborne or on cockpit standby.
c< Except in an emergency the aircraft should be landed in the follow
(1) Enter initial approagh on starboard side of the carrier,
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.(2) Lower hook on crosswind. turn,
(3) Follow normal procedure to arreatment,
(4)
If unable to trap due to hook malfunction or other problems
pilot will request barrier at a minimum of 40,gallons of fuel,
d. In event of an emergency condition the pilot may elect to land from
a straight in a;)aproacho
e. As soon as arrestment is complete Personal Equipment will deplane
tae pilot and the aircraft will be moved to the hangar deck,
f. Downloading of systems and post flight checks will be in accordance
with normal procedures.
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Viii SHIM II NT OP TA1
The mission take will be prepared in accordance with standard procedures Oand
4e ready for s1ipment.. Headquarters will, arrange and Erect method of shipment,
i Z S i ~ 'L PARR 'ION
aircraft and all systems will be thoroughly checked after the mission,
:!=ate ,reparation will be made to attain readiness status for the next mission
requirement
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SECURITY S.O.P.
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CARRIER OPERATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The carrier operations concern the launching and recovery of the U-2 from
an.aircraft carrier, for which, you as a security officer will be required to
provide and supervise the necessary security support. It remains for the security
officer(s) assigned to further implement and improve upon the security during,
and after, an. actual operation begins.
There will be occasions during. the mission when you, as a security, officer,
will become very exasperated from a standpoint fo good security, due to certain
circumstances beyond your control. This will be particular evident during the
take-off and landing of the U-2 since the,carrier flight deck, of necessity, has
at least four different crews participating on it during flight activity. These
crews, depending on their function,.will be attired in either red, green, blue
or yellow sweaters and total about forty in number. Their duties include
spot-ting the U-2, recovering and changing-cables, providing emergency support in
case of an accident, and handling various and sundry other assignments related
to the launching and retrieving of aircraft. Our customary standard of keeping
all uncleared personnel away from the U-2 is virtually impossible to`uphold.
This situation of course cannot.be altered; hence, it is best for the
security officer to position himself advantageously and maintain close scrutiny
over all activity. This is your best defense in view of the circumstances that
prevail during flight deck operations.'
PRELIMINARY PREPARATION
It is necessary prior to departure on a deployment to contact.the Materiel
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Officer to inform him of the number of boxes, their cube and their weight that
the security- office will be taking. This is required so that a shipping mani-
fest can be prepared for the supporting airlift from the home base to the poin
017 e :ba rkation.
13--fore the day of departure, the security officer should visit each section
to be involved in the operation such as LAC, PE, Special Equipment, etc., for
the purpose of examining their equipment to insure sterility.
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PHYSICAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
There are at least four i rprtant items of ? a physical xrature that require
security supervision.
They are as follows.
.l. The U-2 o It is to be kept under adequate security supervision Bona
stantly. Normally,,,,there will be an appropriate number of Marine Guards avald
able to patrol a perimeter established around the aircraft with rope. The area
in which the U-2 reposes should-be compartmented by closing the hangar deck
dividing door, and by securing whenever possible,, the hatchways egressing into
this general area. However, it appears that complete isolation of this area at
all times would not be feasible. The hangar deck is a focal point for conduct-
i g training classes, chow formati ons,, military drilling, and for the requisi-
tioning of supplies from numerous rooms located around the periphery of the
hangar deck. Access to this central area apparently must be permitted so as to
avoid conflict with Naval personnel who have legitimate reasons for being there.
Through the Commanding Officer of the Marine Guards, request that no un-
a9.uthorized person be allowed inside the rope barrier encircling the UU2 and that
his guards instruct the curious or the suspect not to loiter in that general
vicinity.
Emphasize to the Executive Officer and the Guard Officer that'~bsolute,iy
no photographing of the U-2 or related equipment will be permitted. It must be
realized that even though the UU2 is no longer classified, pictures,of it could
prove extremely e:barassing or detrimental if they were displayed or lost on
foreign soil,, or met with publicity from being mailed home. Furthermore, the
p esence of the U-2 onboard the carrier is indicative of a new capability and
is not intended for public consumption at this time.
3uppiy the guard officer with an adequate number of authorization lists,,
denoting the people who will require access to the UU2. The lists should also
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contain the room and telephone number for each security officer so that he can
be reached expeditiously for'inquiry.
2. FUEL - It is axiomatic that his critical element should be carefully
cc:.:olled by using and recording serialized seals on the truck hatches to in-
:.hat no contamination occurs. The fuel truck(s) should also be placed,
;possible, on the hangar deck within the purview of the Marine Guards who are
providing security for the U-2(s).
Have it understood that positively MO SMOKING, NO WELDING, or any
other kind of activity hazardous to the fuel, or to the U-birds, will be allowed
that general area. It would be advisable to suggest that the Captain or the
Executive Officer indicate this prohibition in an announcement to the crew.
3. EQUIPMENT ? The security officer will also be charged with the security
of classified equipment as it relates to the true purpose of our mission. The
presence of this equipment in relation to our primary function will, undoubtedly,
no. 'ca consistent with our cover and therefore should be treated just as meticm
u- ously, from a security standpoint,, as the Um2, the fuel, or classified documents.
?:nother pertinent item under this category is the pilot food and high alti-
t~ e gear. Again, these items must be considered critical since tampering or
cc..tamination of either could result in disaster.
If availability permits, the Airborne Systems Support Center rooms will be
sod for the storage of sensitive equipment. A preliminary inspection of these
rooms divulged that there were three access routes to them. Normally,, entrance
i.uu d be gained through a key controlled locking door at which a guard should
be posted with an authorization list. Within the compartment which had approx-
irr,;te"may foor or five rooms, there appeared to be two other exits. One was
through the double elevator doors which could be securly bolted from within,
and the other.-, was by exodus through an overhead submarine type hatch. This
hatch should be secured with an aircraft tie-down chain to the steel ladder
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which leads up to it. The chain has a quick-release mechanism which would be
apropos in'the event an emergency escape from the compartment is aecessay.
The strong possibility exists that we may not be permitted to occupy the
compartment, if the aircraft carrier from. which we operate is carrying its
on aircraft for training and operational pu?^poses. If this is truep it then
a JvCa: s that we will be . relying upon the portable trailers now being outfitted
by the Special Equipment section as a place to secure sensitive equipment.
providing the trailer is used, the security officer should inspect its
locks, and if possible see that a Sargent-,Greenleaf combination padlock is used.
This will avoid the problem of keys being lost or duplicat'~;d and any efforts to
tG.:per with this combination should be reasonably obvious, Of course, the com?
bination should be kept by the security officer and access limited to those with
a "need-for-entry," .
Wherever the trailer is stored, it too should be kept under constant Marine
g and except during loading and unloading activities over which a staff security
or"ficer(s) should supervise. For consolidation purposes, the hangar deck in the
vicinity of the U-2 and fuel truck(s) would seem to be the best location for the
tactile , providing an'opaque screening arrangement can be erected during activities,
4, DOCUMENTS - It is not yet known how much classified material there will
be in the form of docur~ents, logs, cables, etd, It is suggested that at least
a v. ;o drawer safe be taken for the purpose of storing documents, weapons,, pass-
ports,, etc,., that need safekeeping. Dissemination of the combination should be
.:id to a mini.mtmri and given only to those persons with a t need-to-know,4'
If a safe can not be taken, an alternative would be to use the communica-
tions room which has a combination type lock on it. If this room is utilized
for the storage of documents, the security officer should set the combination
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and control distribution of it carefully,
The problems of excess documents probably will not evolve. If it should,,
the security officer will have to arrange a system for control of them. It
may be helpful to initiate a signo-out procedure, or to have them kept within
the confines of one particular, secure room, These are only random thoughts
i::~.plementation of these suggestions mentioned above might prove toy cumbersome
for practicality. Again,, it will fall to the ingenuity of the security officer
to improvise in such situations,
As far as the communications room is concerned, it does not appear necs.-s-
aay to place a Marine guard with an access list at this door,, especially if
prudent control is exercised over distribution of the lock combination.
In summation,, concerning the four numbered physical iems9 it would seem
good practice for the professional security staff to inspect their responsible
areas at least three time per day at unannounced intervals. This will serve to
er.ender the respect of the Marine complement guarding the secure areas and
create deference for your diligence at a time when a more lackadaisical approach
could easily prevail.
STAFF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
Tt will be the duty of the senior security officer on board to see that the
area _nvoly ,d where the loading and unloading of the "B" and 'IT" configurations
o-ther sensitive systems will take place,, is secure from observation and
i::-ru zion0
Coordination with the Commander of the Marine security guards will be re-
quired to ascertain whether all hatches leading to the hangar deck compartment
c &-n be sealed-off. If notfl some type of screening device,, previously alluded
wog will be needed to obstruct unauthorized viewing of the installation of our
sensitive equipment,
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That the Marine guards need to be precluded from watching our mission activ-
ities needs no elaboration,, If possible, they should either be sent below or
placed in the hatchways leading to the hangar deck. The feasibility of this will
avde to be determined after consultation with the guard commander,, Only staff
/or contract security officers should provide the security for the 'pre and
3st mission activities,
if any of the mission equipment such as the "B" or "T" has to be moved a
considerable distance in order to be loaded or.returned to where it is normally
it should be disguised by some form of covering 4nd not exposed until it
io behind the provided screening apparatus surrounding the U-2,
another staff duty officer function is that of securing the briefing room
p Lor to the beginning of the briefing. Usually, this is done by one security
officer who will post a conspicuous, red "KEEP OUT CONFERENCE IN SESSION" sign
o the Ready Room door and then secure the door from the inside until the meet-
ing is adjourned.
During the briefing it is the responsibility of the security officer to
brief the driver fully regarding his conduct, and what he is expected to divulge.,
sou d he be forced down in hostile territory. Headquarters will furnish this
information prior to the mission be sure that you as the security officer ar e
thoroughly familiar with the instructions to be given to the pilot,
._'ter the briefir is concluded, the security officer will have.each section
chief sign a ? 'Mission Certificate" stating that his equipment !',;,is free from
a--.y identifying
data,, tags, tickets, labels, etc,,, which are of a compromising
nwture to the project, the unit, its personnel and its supply mechanisms.." In
conjunction with this, the security officer will check .the U-2 over vigilantly,
fically the cockpit, to see that no one has inadvertently dropped foreign
ar4icles therein indicating the source of the flight, or any other comprimising
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material inconsistent with our cover. Condul-t your inspection just before the
driver enters the cockpit and be certain you are the last person to be in there
before the pilot seats himself,, As a precaution, remove all items from your
coat and/or shirt pockets before making the inspection,
Finally, the security officer has the responsibility of placing the spec-
ial waterproof 4 & E packet containing such things as gold, pure silk maps, and
other items, in the pilot?s flying suit while he is pre=breathing, It is your
duty also to retrieve this packet from the driver upon his return and place it
under ,safekeeping, Notes This packet of E & E material is critical it con-
t.?ins maps of the area over which the U-2 will be flying for his use should he
be forced to land and for cover purposes,, and its monetary value-is considerable
too, so control it with caution,
In conclusion, it should be.realized that some of the responsibilities
eb aerated above will have-to be carried out by your fellow or subordinate
security officers. It would be nearly impossible for one man to personally
conduct the parade-of duties required of hiii in preparation for a mission.
Therefore, it follows that it is your obligation to see that each participating
sec: ity officer is fully cognizant of his duties and that he carries them out
. as r e ;ui,red,
S CURITY ESCORT COURIER DUTIES
On an actual staging movement, it will be necessary to provide a security
officer escort for any classified or sensitive equipment departing from the
WLw base,. If such a movement is done by air, the security officer escort
will "Gerrymander" the support aircraft crew prior to departure, or shortly
after becoming airborne. Here, once more, be formal and professional by giving
brief, concise instructions to the crew. Point out that you prefer that they
do not discss among themselves, or with others, such things as names they have
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learned, where they have been, what they have-observed, what they may have over -
heard,, or what they may possibly have deduced about the operation.
If the aircraft you are escorting will R.O.N. at a base enroute to your em-
barkation point, request the pilot to radio ahead, notifying the base air police
that he is transporting a classified cargo and will need military police protec-
tion for it overnight. Do not, repeat, do not indicate that the cargo is top
secret because the air police are only cleared up to and including secret.
They will not accept the responsibility of guarding the aircraft if there is top
secret material aboard.
Upon landing, using your guard instruction sheet, give the guard officer
and/or his,-noncommissioned representative, a careful briefing as to what will be
e.xected of them, especially noting that no one will be permitted to touch the
cargo. Have the guard(s) stationed so that he/they can observe the actions of
the maintenance crews during refueling. Provide the guards with a copy of the
crew?s orders and have it understood that once the normal maintenance crews have
completed their assigned duties on the aircraft no one excepting the crew and
yourself will be allowed to enter the plane,
For future contact references and expediency, always obtain the telephone
n''nber(s) for the guard officer and -the Sgt of the guard these numbers can be
very helpful should you pass through at another time and are in need of similar
security support from the military police.
Conclude your briefing to the guard(s) by giving them your BOQ room and
telephone numbers and keep them informed of your whereabouts should you go to
the O?clu'o or elsewhere for meals. They should be able to communicate with
you whenever the need arises.
On security escort - courier missions, always obtain a copy of the crews
orders and keep them on file along with the guard sign-in roster, the gerrymander
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