af: TAB E surface launching against submarines; (2) atomic warheads for torpedoes for anti-submarine and anti~shipping use; (3) 16-inch atomic projectile for precision shore bombard~ ment; and (4) Air to ground and ground to ground rocket with atomic warhead; be Compatibility of weapon with vehicles such as air~ craft and missiles with particular emphasis on the marriage of atomic weapons to supersonic aircraft. Here it seems logical that where the characteristics of the vehicle are predominant in the problem, tho responsibility for compatibility should rest with the builder of the vehicle. The present missile arrangoment is a good example and could be carried over to the aircraft compatibility problem; « . . . c. Environmental testing of completed weapons. The Department of Defense possesses the background, facilities & and persomel to accomplish this task. It could very well , be done prior to or with the Operational Suitability tests. ag 5. It is belicved that each specific task that evolves from oo , , , sO 4 : , . C a meerEleamanner -_ OC , oe ( XX . sae . ©) separate negotiations with the responsible agencies for a division of tasks and responsibilitics so that a clear understanding by both partics is attained. / ® MRR bb bon the above arcas under consideration will have to be t'e subject of /s/ 2 K. E. Ficlds a r ° - aA me. + ATOMIC- - 02 - COPIFD/DOE SANDIA RT $1