Minuteman Squadrons
Abstract
The MM Ground and Comm Equipment program replaces obsolete/unsupportable ground-based weapon system equipment located at Launch Control Centers (LCCs) and Launch Facilities (LFs) necessary to continue Minuteman III (MM III) operations until replaced by Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). Current efforts include development, qualification, integration, and testing of replacement equipment for the LGM-30G Fast Rising B-Plug Service Life Extension Program (FRBP SLEP). MM III Baseline Support program replaces or upgrades obsolete/unsupportable flight test unique equipment installed on the missile during flight test, used to test MM III systems on the ground, or located at test facilities to collect, process, and analyze test data. Flight test equipment supports test and evaluation of MM III capabilities, and MM III Operational Test Launches (OTLs) to determine ICBM force readiness, reliability and capability shortfalls. Efforts include development, qualification, integration and testing of replacement equipment such as LGM-30G Flight Test Telemetry and Termination System (FT3) and LGM-30G Higher Authority Command Test System (HACTS) 2.0. These programs will also implement processes, procedures and data systems to mitigate the transition risk from MM III to GBSD. As other similar equipment is identified for replacement, it will be added to this program. MM III Baseline Support also provides for other MM III unique government costs, studies of system performance, contract closeout costs, cost trades and acquisition planning activities, up to and including proposal preparation, for future capabilities. Efforts also include any minor needs required to prepare for full acquisition purposes. MM Support Equipment program designs, develops, and tests replacement of obsolete/non-serviceable weapon system support equipment. These programs will also implement processes, procedures and data systems to mitigate the transition risk from MM III to GBSD. Efforts include design, development, and testing of support equipment such as MM III Acquisition of Transportation and Handling (T&H) and Support Equipment (MATH) effort. Programs will execute Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages/Program Management Administration support through the ISC 2.0 contract established to support the ICBM enterprise through the life of MM III. MM Crypto Mods executes United States Strategic Command, Air Force Global Strike Command, and Air Force Safety Center requirements by implementing the KS-60 capabilities in LGM-30G ICBM Cryptography Upgrade II (ICU II) of remote key/code change and irreversible transformation as mandated in the approved Capabilities Development Document (dated 4 Jan 05) and addresses Nuclear Weapon System Safety Group Operational Safety Review requirements 98-2, 00-1, and 02-2. It also incorporates continuous signal lockout capabilities to prevent the widespread loss of status monitoring. These features will greatly increase security during code changes by reducing the frequency of open sites by 75 days annually and will reduce associated resource costs for 450 LFs and 45 LCCs. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605831F and 0605833F. In FY 2021 $1.100M was expended for civilian pay in this program element, and in FY2022 $1.100M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0101213F_7_3600_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- Fiscal Year 2021 funding reflects a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) adjustment of -$3.106 million, a congressionally-approved reprogramming of -$14.883 million, and a below threshold reprogramming of -$7.782 million. The FY 2022 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2023 through FY 2026 funding. Therefore, an explanation of the change between the two budget positions for FY 2023 cannot be made in a relevant manner.
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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