[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 86 (Friday, May 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1049-E1050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                             HON. DON YOUNG

                               of alaska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 21, 2008

  Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, I submit the following:
  Bill Number: H.R. 5658, Army, RDT&E, Line 6, PE # 0602120A.
  Legal name and address of entity receiving earmark: Alkan Shelters, 
LLC, 1701 S. Cushman St., Fairbanks, AK 99701.

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  Description of how the money will be spent and why the use of Federal 
taxpayer funding is justified: In an effort to support the needs of the 
Special Operations Community with regard to establishing remote area 
communications and intelligence, Alkan has designed a C4 module capable 
for use on the smaller ATV platforms. The module design incorporates 
the latest in satellite communications, UAV & IR camera surveillance 
and military mesh network antenna systems. It will provide a means by 
which to gather field intelligence and transmit this data back to the 
tactical operations center. This project funding would be used to build 
a military ATV vehicle and C4 module and has already received $500,000 
in funding from SOCOM.
  Description of matching funds: This project has received $500,000 in 
funding from SOCOM.
  Authorized Amount: $1,500.00.
  Project Name: Command and Control, Communications and Computers (C4) 
module.
  Detailed Finance Plan: $300,000, ATV; $300,000, Shelter; $300,000, C4 
Components; $600,000, Engineering.

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