5.0 Program Requirements 5.1 The AFWTR mission is to provide range support for launch operations, and provide tracking and data collection facilities for missile and space vehicles programs to the Range Users. In carrying out this mission, the AFWTR provides the Range Users with services involving precise instrumentation (trajectory, telemetry, etc.), data handling and processing, and instrumentation systems for Range Safety as well as logistic support in certain locations where other military or government resources do not suffice. These various range services directly support the development and evaluation of satellite, space vehicles, and ballistic missiles as well as operational training of SAC missile crew. 5.2 Present programs on the WIR reouire stringent terminal data. Future programs will also require stringent data in the terminal area. The Kwajalein Atoll is the only long-range impact area which is instrumented to handle programs which require terminal data other than scoring. The Kwajalein complex must support the development of an anti- missile missile and project PRESS, and will be unable to support all programs requiring terminal instrumentation coverage. The Kwajalein complex presently does not have a recovery capability. The Advanced Minuteman program is scheduled to impact into the kniwetok Lagoon and requires stringent terminal data, and recovery of the R/V. These requirements are Class I. Therefore, the Eniwetok Atoll must be properly instrumented to perform the mission of the WIR and to support the Advanced Minuteman program. Also, this instrumentation complex would support programs which cannot be supported by the Kwajalein complex due to its workload or for range safety reasons. -10-