This appropriation provides for the procurement of all major equipment and weapons except aircraft, missiles, and ships. Large portions of the program are devoted to procurement of equipment to modernize the fleet units assigned to general purpose forces and to provide high performance weapons for these forces. Emphasis will be placed this year on enhancing antisubmarine capability by additional purchase of improved weapons, detection devices, and other modern equipment. Programs to provide a substantial number of new type air launched attack weapons, support items such as communications equipment and training devices will be continued in 1966. 1. Ships support equipment. This activity finances the procurement of hull, machinery and other shipboard components used for authorized alterations and maintenance replacement on ships of the Active Fleet. The procurement of nuclear cores for replacements in active fleet ships whose core life has expired will be financed by this appropriation beginning in 1966.

2. Communications and electronics equipment.-This activity finances the procurement of electronic, communication and cryptologic equipment for general purpose and support forces.

Primary effort continues to be procurement of electronic equipment for the increased effectiveness of ASW forces and afloat communications. This reflects the need for additional effort to combat the threat from enemy submarines and to insure the necessary capability for meeting expanded command and control requirements.

This activity also includes the financing of command and cryptologic equipment for Naval Command Centers and in support of the Defense Communication Systems. Additionally, efforts to improve electronic cryptologic devices will continue.

3. Weapons support equipment.-This activity finances the procurement of ammunition, ordnance equipment, ground electronics, aircraft support equipment and other support equipment for naval forces.

Approximately 45% of the 1966 program is associated with procurement of weapons and equipment for antisubmarine warfare forces. The procurement in support of ASW includes a significant increase in the program planned for the more effective MK 46 torpedo. Procurement of ASW mines, the ASROC weapon, submarine detection devices and equipment to modernize launching and fire control systems is also planned in 1966. addition to procurement in support of ASW forces, the 1966 request includes funds for ammunition, bombs and ordnance equipment for use in limited and general war. Included in this category are aerial bombs fitted for launching from high speed aircraft and the first production buy of a new television guided bomb.

The ground electronics program, in addition to providing equipment to modernize air traffic control and communications facilities, provides funding for the second increment of the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Range and the Underwater Tactical Range, Pacific. A wide variety of equipment is also procured under this activity for the support of aircraft operations, including catapults,

arresting gear, landing aids, training aids, and general purpose shop, handling and test equipment.

4. Civil engineering support equipment.-Construction weight handling and transportation equipment, almost all of which is programed for use by Navy general purpose forces, is financed in this activity.

5. Supply support equipment.-Self-propelled materials handling equipment and automated materials handling systems required for rapid management of supplies within the Navy Supply System are financed by this activity.

6. Personnel and command support equipment.—Provided under this activity are equipment, devices and aids for training of naval and Naval Reserve personnel. Also provided herein are industrial, photographic, and oceanographic equipments.

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PROCUREMENT, MARINE CORPs

AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE

For construction, procurement, and modification of aircraft, and equipment, including armor and armament, specialized ground handling equipment, and training devices, spare parts, and accessories therefor; specialized equipment; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land without regard to section 9774 of title 10, United States Code, for the foregoing purposes, and such land, and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to the approval of title by the Attorney General as required by section 355, Revised Statutes, as amended; reserve plant and equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, including rents and transportation of things; [$3,563,737,000 $3,550,200,000, to remain available until expended. (5 U.S.C. 55a; 10 U.S.C. 174, 1584, 2271-79, 2352-54, 2386, 2663, 2672, 8012, 8062, 9501-05, 9531-32, 9741-42; 31 U.S.C. 649c, 718; 40′ U.S.Č. 523; 50 U.S.C. 451-62; Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1965; authorizing legislation to be proposed.)

Budget plan

Obligations

PROCUREMENT-Continued

General and special funds-Continued

AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE-Continued

This appropriation provides for the procurement of aircraft, spares, components, industrial production facilities, supporting aerospace ground equipment and modification of inservice aircraft. Management of the overall aircraft programs is facilitated by bringing together in a single appropriation all funds for the prime aircraft weapon systems and related specialized ground handling and test equipment. The funds requested provide for a procurement program of 517 new aircraft in 1966 as compared with 857 in 1965.

1. Combat aircraft. This activity provides for the procurement of aircraft to continue modernization of the combat forces through improved capability and flexibility. Procurement of the F-4 series of aircraft was initiated in this activity in 1962. An improved version was first procured in 1964 and procurement is continued in 1965 and 1966. Beginning in 1966 further technological advances in electronic equipments are being incorporated in the aircraft to be procured. The 1966 quantity will complete the approved program for the reconnaissance The procurement program for the F-111, two-place, variable sweep-wing tactical fighter-bomber in this budget continues the improvement of deployment and combat mission capability. The initial production quantity was provided for in 1965.

version.

2. Airlift aircraft. The procurement program for the all-jet transport-C-141-is continued in this activity in 1966 with resulting improvement in military mobility and capability because of increased range, payload and quicker reaction time. This is the fourth year of production quantities for this aircraft the initial quantity having been provided in 1963.

3. Trainer aircraft. Provision is made in this activity for the procurement of jet training aircraft to satisfy the requirements of the training mission for high performance, supersonic aircraft. These requirements will be completed with the 1966 procurement.

4. Other aircraft.-For 1966 this activity includes the procurement quantity of the search and rescue aircraftHC-130H-for completion of the approved program. Additionally, a quantity of the light helicopters for missile base support is provided.

5. Modifications of inservice aircraft. This activity provides for modifications of inservice aircraft necessary for safety-of-flight and changes incorporating technical improvements keeping the force abreast of the latest stateof-the-art.

6. Spares and repair parts.-This activity provides for the procurement of all spares and repair parts required to support the aircraft being procured, the aircraft in the inventory, the modification and modernization program, and the related support equipment.

7. Other support. This activity provides for industrial facilities, component improvements, common aerospace ground support equipment and other charges.

Object Classification (in thousands of dollars)

MISSILE PROCUREMENT, AIR FORCE

For construction, procurement, and modification of missiles, rockets, and related equipment, including spare parts and accessories therefor, ground handling equipment, and training devices; expansion of public and private plants, Government-owned equipment and installation thereof in such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land, without regard to section 9774 of title 10, United States Code, for the foregoing purposes, and such land, and interests therein, may be acquired and construction prosecuted thereon prior to the approval of title by the Attorney General as required by section 355, Revised Statutes, as amended; reserve plant and equipment layaway; and other expenses necessary for the foregoing purposes, including rents and transportation of things; [$1,730,000,000 $796,100,000, to remain available until expended. (5 U.S.C. 55a; 10 U.S.C. 2271-79, 2353, 2386, 2663, 2672, 8012, 8062, 9501-02, 9505, 9531-32, 9741-42; 31 U.S.C. 649c, 718; 40 U.S.C 523; 50 U.S.C. 451-62; Department of Defense Appropriation Act, 1965; authorizing legislation to be proposed.)