'BLUE EAGLE' BRIEFING

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78-02820A001200020025-9
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 9, 2016
• Document Release Date: May 9, 2000
• Sequence Number: 25
• Publication Date: April 26, 1966
• Content Type: MFR

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26 April 1966
NAVY DECLASSIFICATION/RELEASE INSTRUCTIONS ON FILE
MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: "Blue Eagle" Briefing
1. I visited Mr. Harry Patch, Director of Special
Projects, at the U.S. Navy Communications Systems Head-
quarters on 21 April for a briefing on their Air Transpor-
table-Communications Unit-Two, ATCU-2, otherwise known as
"Blue Eagle". The ATCU-2 is essentially a highly trans-
portable and flexible HF radio relay consisting of standard
off-the-shelf communications equipment installed in a Navy
transport aircraft, R6D. The radio relay can be operated
while the aircraft is airborne or stationary. All communi-
cations equipment is interconnected by patching or thru the
use of quick disconnect plugs so that, if desired, the en-
tire radio relay may be easily removed from the plane and
assembled in temporary shelters within a matter of hours.
A further discussion of the unit's capabilities and charac-
teristics will be omitted here since a detailed description
is contained in the attachment.
2. The ATCU-2 was assembled on a crash basis more than
five years ago and was used to prove and demonstrate a new
concept of establishing emergency communications. In view
of the experience gained in building the first ATCU-2 and
the progress of communications equipment design over the
past five years, Mr. Patch feels that an overall improve-
ment in performance and size of a new ATCU-2 could easily
be realized. If additional information regarding the project
"Blue Eagle" is desired, Mr. Patch indicated he would be
willing to present a briefing to interested members of the
Agency.
Attachment:
Report - WESTPAC Operation of Air Transportable Communi-
cation Unit Two (ATCU Two)
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