Environmental Impact Analysis Process. Deployment Area Selection and Land Withdrawal/Acquisition DEIS. Chapter I. Program Overview.

Abstract

Soviet missile developments are making our land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) increasingly vulnerable. To improve deterrence against hostile actions against the United States, the U.S. Air Force proposes to deploy 200 mobile M-X missiles in a survivable multiple protective shelter (MPS) basing mode. The system will include two operating bases, 4,600 shelters, approximately 8,500 miles of roads, and related support facilities, operated and maintained by about 13,000 people. The first 10 missiles are to be operational by mid-1986, and the system is to be fully operational by the end of 1989. Major decisions to be made are selection of a deployment area or areas and two operating base locations from areas identified as suitable in Nevada, Utah, Texas, and New Mexico. Land withdrawal/acquisition could begin in 1981 and construction of initial facilities in 1982. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA108618

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Air Force

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Birds
  • Construction
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Habitats
  • Health Services
  • Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
  • Intrusion Detectors
  • Law
  • Medical Personnel
  • Rockets
  • Warning Systems
  • Wildlife

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.