[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 85 (Thursday, May 22, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jon C. Porter.
  Bill Number: HR 5658, The Duncan Hunter National Defense 
Authorization Act.
  Account: Procurement of Aircraft, Air Force (APAF).
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alliant Techsystems, LLC (Nevada Air 
National Guard).
  Address of Requesting Entity: ATK Integrated Systems, 236 Citation 
Drive, Ft. Worth, TX 76106.
  Description of Request: I received an earmark of $5,000,000 to 
upgrade the Podded Reconnaissance System, also known as Scathe View, on 
the C-130H to provide ground and air forces critical real-time 
intelligence for domestic disaster relief operations and war fighter 
requirements. The Scathe View System has served as an important 
component of the Nevada Air National Guard in support of Homeland 
Defense and natural disaster missions. Specifically, $1.7 million will 
provide for 2 additional Reconnaissance Pallets and $3.3 million for 
the addition of a Tactical Information data link to provide near real-
time multi-sensor, multi-source situational awareness and threat 
warning information broadcast to the war fighter in a common, readily 
understood format, all in sufficient time to permit action. Funding of 
Scathe View integration is critical to provide ACC with a tactical EO/
IR surveillance and targeting capability can capitalize on years of 
investment in Group A modifications to the aircraft, mission systems 
and training. This request is consistent with the intended and 
authorized purpose of the Air Force's Aircraft Modifications: C-130H 
account. This is the last year funding will be needed to complete the 
program, as the 2 additional pallet upgrades would complete the Katrina 
modifications for 2 additional aircraft, for a total of 6 of 8 aircraft 
and add the Tactical Information data link to all 8 aircraft.

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