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as a result of operational testing and service use of the highly reliable Polaris missile. The principal advantage of Poseidon is its adaptability to overcome a broad spectrum of defenses. The Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MTRV) will ensure continued effectiveness of the FBM system.

Trident. (T7LMS)

Trident, is a long range strategic ballistic missile that will be deployed on the Trident submarine. The initial Trident missile, the 0-4. will also be compatible with backfit into existing FBM submarines. The FY 74 program will provide engineering services to ensure all facilities planning, installation provisioning and documentation are in consonance with the overall design and testing program and to monitor tests, exercises, and demonstrations to ascertain impact on facilities planning.

Sparrow (AIM-7F)

The Sparrow is a medium range, all weather, all aspect, semi-active air-to-air missile for use on Navy and Air Force F-4's, F-14's, and F-15's. It is also used as a point defense missile on surface combatants in the Point Defense and NATO Seasparrow Surface Missile Systems. The solid state ATM-7F is tie most advanced of the Sparrow series. This year's procurement is for VIM-7F production.

Sidewinder {AIM-9H)

The Sidewinder is a short range, infrared homing missile employed by all Navy tactical airplanes. The procurement request for this year is for the. solid state AIM-9H version. Two production sources have been qualified for competitive procurement.

Phoenix (AIM-54A)

The Phoenix missile is an air-to-air missile, with a long range standoff capability that will be carried by the F'-14. The missile may be launched against widely separated aircraft or missile targets in all-weather, heavy jamming environment.

Shrike (AGM-45)

The Shrike is an air or surface launched anti-radiation missile used by the Navy and the Air Force to destroy or suppress radar-directed defense systems. The FY 1914 procurement will aid in regaining an acceptable inventory positior.

Condor (A&M-54)

The Condor missile is a medium range, supersonic, television guided missile system that is capable of being controlled remotely by the operator in the launch aircraft. Thus, the operator can search the area, locate the target, lock the missile tracker onto the selected target and update the missile air point i~ desired to achieve a more effective impact location.

Standard ARM (AGM-78)

The Standard ARM missile (air-to-surface) is an outgrowth and modification of the Standard missile (ship launched surface-to-air) to produce in the shortest time span an antiradiation, all weather missile capable of destroying radar installations. The FY 74 request will provide support to sustain the operational capability in the fleet.

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