ment programs: mine warfare developments, ASW rockets, unguided conventional air-launched weapons, conventional ordnance equipment, and Marine Corps ordnance/combat vehicles systems. Federal contract research centers.-As stated previously, the committee has recommended a reduction of $5.8 million in the request for funds for the support of Navy-funded Federal contract research centers. $800,000 of this total has been applied to this budget activity, which has not been applied to the subactivities discussed above. Unallocated reduction.-$10.9 million of the recommended reduction in this budget activity has not been alocated to the above categories. OTHER EQUIPMENT The recommended program includes approximately $252.9 for the activity entitled, "Other Equipment." This activity provides for Navy and Marine Corps supporting equipment, methods and related matters which are not funded under other budget activities. General purpose forces, approximately $43.2 million. This subactivity includes funds for the continuation of the following general purpose forces programs: ship support, Fleet Marine Forces expeditionary airfield support, the Marine Corps tactical data system, Marine Corps operational logistics development, Marine Corps operational electronic developments, support of the defense communications planning group, and undersea surveillance. Intelligence and communications, approximately $.5 million.Funds are included in this subactivity for the support of the Navy communications systems modernization project. Exploratory development, approximately $146.1 million.-Funds are included in this subactivity for the continuation of the following exploratory development programs: life sciences technology, environmental support, laboratory independent exploratory development, materiel support, materials and components, personnel support, chemical and biological weapons defense, undersea target surveillance, surface/ aerospace target surveillance, command and control, countermeasures, and other Marine Corps exploratory development. Advanced development, approximately $81.9 million.-Funds are included in this activity for the continuation of the following advanced development programs: advanced undersea surveillance, ocean engineering systems, the mobile ASW target, oceanographic instrumentation, advanced logistics, advanced medical development, manpower effectiveness, training devices technology, the advanced marine biological system, other Marine Corps advanced development support, and ocean engineering technical development. Engineering development, approximately $8.3 million.-Funds are included in this subactivity for the following engineering development programs: ASW force command and control system, counterintelligence systems, training devices prototype development, and other Marine Corps systems. Federal contract research centers. As stated previously, the committee has recommended a reduction of $5.8 million in the request for funds for the support of Navy-funded Federal contract research centers. $100,000 of this total has been applied to this budget activity, which has not been applied to the subactivities discussed above. Unallocated reduction.-$27 million of the recommended reduction in this activity has not been allocated to the above categories. PROGRAM WIDE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORT The recommended program includes approximately $144.9 million for the activity entitled "Programwide Management and Support." This activity provides for maintenance and operating costs at Navy research and development installations which are not allocated to specific projects under other budget activities, development and operation of the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC), electromagnetic compatibility effectiveness, a management and technical support program for ASW, international cooperative research and development, support of Navy-assigned technical information centers, and international ocean exploration. General reduction, $13.5 million.-The committee has recommended a general reduction of $13.5 million, which has not been allocated to the various budget activities. Of this total, $1.6 million is to be applied to the request of $5.7 million for chemical/biological warfare projects. RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TEST, AND EVALUATION, AIR FORCE 1969 appropriation___ Original 1970 budget estimate (H. Doc. 91-15)- allowance___ Senate committee recommendation_--- $3,364, 724, 000 3, 594, 300, 000 3, 561, 200, 000 3,056, 900, 000 3,062, 026, 000 The committee recommends an appropriation of $3,062,026,000 for the various research and development programs of the Air Force. The sum recommended is a decrease of $499,174,000 in the revised budget estimate and an increase of $5,126,000 in the House allowance. The recommended increase of $5,126,000 over the House allowance is the result of the following committee actions: AX close air support aircraft.-The revised budget estimate included a request of $12 million for the development of the AX close air support aircraft. The authorization act made a reduction of $4 million in this request and the House disallowed the balance of $8 million. It is the view of the committee that work should proceed on this program, and restoration of $2 million is recommended for this purpose. Special purpose communications.-The House disallowed the request of $5 million requested for special purpose communications. The committee recommends restoration of $3,600,000 for this program. SHAPE Technical Center.-The committee recommends the disallowance of the request of $474,000 for the support of the SHAPE Technical Center. This action is in accord with the recommendation of the committee with respect to funds request for International Military Headquarters. This matter is discussed on page 5 of this report. The recommended appropriation of $3,062,026,000 and $5 million available from prior year appropriations will provide for a total program of $3,067,026,000. PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES Each of the programs and activities included in the recommended appropriation is discussed below. The sums referred to are intended to reflect the magnitude of the various projects and activities and are not to be considered as specific recommendations. Direct program by activities: 1. Military sciences.. 2. Aircraft and related equipment.. 3. Missiles and related equipment- 4. Military astronautics and related equipment.. 7. Other equipment--- 8. Programwide management and support__ Total budget program Less available funds-- Budget estimate__. Less recommended reductions---- Recommended appropriation--- MILITARY SCIENCES $158, 699, 000 668, 014, 000 976, 903, 000 1,067, 973, 000 385, 166, 000 309, 445, 000 3,566, 200, 000 5, 000, 000 3, 561, 200, 000 499, 174, 000 3,062,026, 000 The recommended program includes approximately $136.3 million for the budget activity entitled "Military Sciences." This activity provides for studies of all types to acquire fundamental knowledge applicable to the solution of development problems or study of techniques and skills for which there will be a military requirement. These studies represent an extension of investigative findings and theories of a scientific or technical nature into practical applications. The program for fiscal year 1970 includes development of general materials and components, as well as the physical, medical, engineering, biological, social, and military sciences, and the operation and management of Air Force laboratories engaged in the research sciences program. Research, approximately $84.6 million. This subactivity includes approximately 4.0 million for the in-house independent laboratory research program, and approximately $80.6 million for the defense research sciences program. The defense research sciences program includes funds for the following major efforts: general physics, nuclear physics, chemistry, mathematical sciences, electronics, materials research, mechanics, energy conversion, terrestrial sciences, atmospheric sciences, astronomy and astrophysics, biological and medical sciences, behavorial and social sciences, and Project Themis (university program). Exploratory development, approximately $32.8 million. This subactivity includes funds for exploratory development work in the areas of "environment" and "materials.” The environment effort includes 37 different projects of which the following are illustrative: long-wave sources and fields, radio astronomical studies, aeronomical, kinetics, atmospheric optics, meteor physics, and contrail mechanics. The materials effort includes funds for the support of the Air Force Materials Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and a number of projects of which the following are illustrative: Surface finishes, nonmetallic materials, aerospace lubricants, ceramics and graphite, and materials applications. Advanced development, approximately $4.5 million.-The funds in this subactivity support a wide range of analyses and investigations, the purpose of which is to provide analyses and investigations needed prior to the development of aeronautical, electronic, or ballistic missile programs and/or equipment. These analyses, referred to as "preliminary design and development planning," embrace the entire development planning process and are the forerunners of future development programs. Management and support, approximately $14.1 million. This subactivity includes $12.6 million for the support of the Rand Corp.a reduction of $3 million in the request; and $1.5 million for the support of Analytic Services, Inc.-a reduction of $0.1 million in the request. These organizations are Air Force-funded Federal Con-tract Research Centers. The Rand Corp. conducts a continuing program of research in a number of broad areas. Examples of Rand's efforts are tactical studies, strategic studies, air mobility studies, transport studies, and research and development planning and management studies. Analytic Services, Inc. provides the Air Force with timely and objective analytical studies relating to the cost effectiveness, concept formulation, and technical feasibility of current and proposed weapon systems. AIRCRAFT AND RELATED EQUIPMENT The recommended program includes approximately $613.9 million for the budget activity entitled, "Aircraft and Related Equipment." This activity provides for research, development, test and evaluation of aircraft systems and related aircraft equipment. Strategic forces, approximately $87.9 million. This subactivity includes $84.9 million for the continuation of the development and testing of the FB-111 strategic bomber aircraft, and $3 million for the continuation of the SR-71 strategic reconnaissance aircraft project. General Purpose Forces, approximately $78.8 million. This subactivity includes funds for the following projects: A-7 attack aircraft development and testing, $3.1 million; F-111 tactical aircraft development and testing, $73.7 million; and the RF-111 tactical reconnaissance aircraft program, $2 million. Intelligence and communications, approximately $2.2 million. The funds in this subactivity are for the improvement and development of aerial targets for test and evaluation of air-to-air weapon systems. Airlift and sealift forces, approximately $34.2 million. The funds. in this subactivity provide for the continuation of the development and testing of the C-5A strategic airlift aircraft. Exploratory development, approximately $30.8 million.-Funds are included in this subactivity for the support of the Air Force Dynamics Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and a number of aerospace flight dynamics programs of which the following are illustrative: crew escape for flight vehicles, $0.2 million; aerodynamics and flight mechanics, $1 million; dynamic problems in flight vehicles, $0.6 million; flight path analysis, $0.1 million; aeroacoustic problems, $0.2 million; stability and control investigations, $1.1 million; flight control equipment techniques, $0.8 million; and dynamic testing techniques, $0.1 million. Advanced development, approximately $179.8 million. This subactivity includes funds for the following advanced development proj ects: aircraft propulsion subsystem integration, $8 million; advanced aircraft navigation, $7 million; flight vehicle subsystems, $7.6 million; advanced fire control/missile technology, $3 million; advanced reconnaissance and target acquisition capability, $5 million; aerospace structural materials, $9.5 million; V/TOL engine development, $8 million; advanced avionics, $7.4 million; advanced turbine engine gas generator, $5 million; advanced manned strategic aircraft (B-1), $100.2 million; subsonic cruise armed decoy, $10.0 million; national clear air turbulence program, $1.6 million; CONUS air defense interceptor, $2.5 million; and close air support weapons, $5 million. Engineering Development, approximately $200.1 million. This subactivity includes funds for the following engineering development programs: Advanced rescue system, $3 million; V/TOL aircraft (joint U.S./ Federal Republic of Germany program), $1 million; F-15A air superiority fighter aircraft, $175.1 million: adverse weather aerial delivery system, $4.5 million new attack aircraft (A-X), $2 million; and aircraft equipment development, $14.5 million, which includes 14 different projects of which the following are illustrative: Tactical applications for Southeast Asia, radar correlation bombing, gunship test aircraft, F-4E downlook radar, sensors for weather reconnaissance, and F-4D standard antiradiation missile. MISSILES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT The recommended program includes approximately $912.9 million for the budget activity entitled, "Missiles and Related Equipment." This activity provides for research, development, test and evaluation of missiles systems and related missile equipment. Funds are also included in this activity for the operation and management of the Eastern and Western test ranges. Strategic forces, approximately $442.5 million.-This subactivity includes funds for the following efforts: Continuation of the development and testing of the short-range attack missile (SRAM), $75.1 million; continuation of the development and testing of the Minuteman II/III missile systems, $339.4 million; Minuteman integrated command and control system, $20 million; and Nike targets, $8 million. Exploratory development, approximately $34.2 million.-Funds are included in this subactivity for the two following major programs: Advanced weapons and applications, $7.5 million. Of the total, $5.4 million is for the support of the Air Force Weapons Laboratory located at Kirtland Air Force Base, N. Mex. The balance is for the support of a number of different projects of which the following are illustrative: Aerospace nuclear environment technology, laser applications, fuzing of nuclear weapons, and nuclear safety. Rocket propulsion. $26.7 million. Of the total, $10.4 million is for the support of the Air Force Rocket Propulsion Laboratory located at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The balance is for the support of the following projects: Liquid rocket technology, solid propulsion technology, rocket propellants, and advance propulsion techniques. Advanced development, approximately $149.5 million.-This subactivity includes funds for the following projects: Advanced air-to |