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PSAD-79-40 1 (1979-02-08)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaayty0001 and id is 1 raw text is: (This is an utelassified digest furnished in lieu of a report containing classified security information COMPTROLLER GENERAL'S INDECISION AND UNCERTAINTY REPORT TO THE CONGRESS EXIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADVANCED ICBM WEAPON SYSTEM The Air Force is developing an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile system with improved survivability, better accuracy, and greater payload. This system involves the missile itself and its method of sur- vivable basing. do According to the Air Force, a new missile system is needed because the Soviet Union is developing greater reliability, longer range, bigger payloads, and better accuracy for its intercontinental ballistic missile force. In addition, the Soviet Union is working to increase the survivability of its missile silos against nuclear attack. (See p. 2.) A clearly defined national policy with respect to the role of the intercontinental ballistic missile force does not exist. In the absence of such a policy, the Air Force cannot be certain what specific capabilities are needed in the advanced system. Studies are being conducted that are intended to lead to a decision on the future role of the missile force. (See p. 8.) Three different missile configurations con- sidered during validation were: --A new missile developed solely for land-based operations--called the MX missile. --A modified Minuteman III missile developed solely for land-based operations. --A new missile developed for both land-based and submarine-based operations--called the common missile. (See p. 9.) UIIEWUIIIfll PSAD 79-40 108822 FEBRUARY 8,1979

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