[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1955-E1957]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          EARMARK DECLARATION

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership 
standards on earmarks, I am submitting the following information:
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jack Kingston (GA-1).
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E, Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Scientific Research Corporation.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 400 
South, Atlanta, GA 30339.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $4,700,000 to complete 
the instrumentation of live threat systems and simulators and to 
develop and integrate virtual threat systems and simulators into a live 
training environment. Approximately $1,200,000 [or 26%] for integration 
of command and control systems with threat simulators, $1,600,000 [or 
34%] for upgrade of actual threat simulators, $800,000 [or 17%] for 
integration of aircraft radar homing and warning, and $1,100,000 [or 
23%] for simulation of counter-IED training capabilities to benefit our 
aircrews, training environments must realistically replicate the threat 
environment in which they are training to fight. The existing Tactical 
Aircrew Training System (TACTS) that is integrated into the Townsend 
Range located outside of Savannah, GA, has repeatedly demonstrated the 
importance of having well instrumented systems in a training 
environment. This request is consistent with the intended and 
authorized purpose of the Army Research and Development account. 
Spending levels may be adjusted accordingly for the level of funding 
agreed to in conference.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jack Kingston (GA-1).
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: OM, Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: MPRI.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 2961 West California Ave, Salt Lake 
City, UT 84104.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $4,000,000 to deliver 
approximately 45 weeks of Driver's Training Services to U.S. Army 
Soldiers stationed at Fort Stewart, GA and Hunter Army Airfield, 
Savannah, GA. The program's training scenarios and associated 
curriculum provide 4 hours of intensive vehicle operator's training to 
each Soldier. The training program will utilize 3-4 vehicle simulators 
at each location, employ 4-6 instructors and focus on vehicle handling, 
roll-over avoidance and decisionmaking. Approximately $35,000 is for 
shipping and setup and $3,965,000 is for the execution of the training. 
The program will provide Driver's Training to approximately 8,000 
Soldiers.
  Requesting Member: Congressman Jack Kingston (GA-1).
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E, Air Force.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Intergraph Corp.
  Address of Requesting Entity: Intergraph Corporation, Huntsville, AL.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $4.2 M for the 
Strategic Airlift Transformation for Aircraft Availability Improvement 
team to implement current logistics processes that directly support 
eLOG21 goals of reducing total ownership cost and optimizing aircraft 
availability, reliability, and maintainability. Approximately $2.2M 
will be used to migrate C5-MSG3 principles and practices across 
additional weapon systems. The current C5 MSG3 implementation will 
result in a $1.3B net present value savings until FY40 due to 
maintenance interval extensions and seven additional Aircraft 
available, per day, to the warfighter. Approximately $1.0M will be used 
for Logistics Initiatives reducing weapon systems TOC (Total Ownership 
Cost) and improve Aircraft Availability. Support will include 
implementing web enabled supply chain tools, and providing supply chain 
and logistics analysis in support of transitioning workload and

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ECSS transformation initiatives. Approximately $1.0M will be used for 
Data Management Initiatives to streamline complex logistics challenges 
and to bridge the IT gaps as ECSS is implemented across the AF. 
Spending levels may be adjusted accordingly for the level of funding 
agreed to in conference.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: O&M, Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tremco.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 3735 Green Road, Beachwood, OH 44122.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2.7M to repair roofs 
in Company Operations buildings in 3 blocks on Fort Stewart, Georgia. 
These critical operations facilities are of 1970's vintage and have 
flat, built-up roofs that are deteriorated and outdated. This type of 
roof is not suitable for the harsh southeast Georgia climate (heat and 
moisture) and is not weather-tight. As a result, these buildings 
require more energy, particularly in the summer, and the interiors are 
susceptible to water damage (leaks cause mold/mildew problems). These 
roofs are in dire need of replacement with more durable pitched metal 
roofs to ensure building integrity, enhance soldier quality of life and 
morale and decrease exorbitant energy costs. Approximately $750,000 
will be used for labor, equipment and material for roof removal; and 
approximately $1.95M will be used for materials, labor and equipment to 
replace the current roofs. Spending levels may be adjusted accordingly 
for the level of funding agreed to in conference.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E, Defense-Wide.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgia ANG CRTC.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1401 Robert B Miller Jr. Dr, Garden 
City, Ga 31418-7299.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $4M for the Range 
Element Network Enterprise Technology (RE-NET) project at the Savannah 
Combat Readiness Training Center and Townsend Range with additional 
multi-mission critical data link (Link 16/SADL-XY) capability 
integrated with the Test/Training Enabling Architecture (TENA) network. 
The TENA interface will be developed and transferable across all the 
Major Range & Test Facility Base (MRTFB), and will enable sharing of 
the tactical data link data by geographically separate Ranges. The RE-
NET project will be executed at the Savannah Air National Guard Combat 
Readiness Training Center (CRTC) and Townsend Range, and the program 
will expand the CRTC' s training capabilities to include additional 
support for the test and evaluation of net-centric operational 
employment of current and future weapons systems. Approximately $2.5M 
is for the integration of additional Link 16 Remote Elements at 
multiple test/training organizations throughout the Southeast United 
States, $1.0M is for a net-enabled weapons data link information that 
will be developed into a TENA format allowing movement of tactical data 
link messages, and $500K for TENA enabled remote control of threat 
targets and simulated threat emitters. This plan will be adjusted 
accordingly to the final funding level provided for in the agreement.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: O&M, Army NG.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: TerreStar Networks.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 12010 Sunset Hills Road, 9th Floor, 
Reston, Virginia 20190.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2M to equip the 
Georgia National Guard with a command and control system that 
integrates cellular and satellite communications within the same 
device, providing them the ability to rapidly respond to crises, such 
as a mass evacuation event. This system will provide commanders with 
satellite and data services in the event that terrestrial 
infrastructure is damaged, unavailable or non-existent, and will ensure 
redundant voice and data communication with the Georgia National Guard 
Emergency Operations Center, civilian agencies, and connectivity to the 
public switched telephone network. The employment of National Guard 
assets is a critical component for Homeland Defense Civil Support 
missions, but interoperability between civil and military first 
responders and civilian emergency planning authorities using commercial 
networks is still in the preliminary stage. This project will enhance 
interoperability between responders, making coordinated response 
activities significantly more effective. Such capabilities will be 
especially important in any Guard mission calling for the evacuation of 
coastal Georgia, but could also be deployed across the state in any 
other mission which the Georgia Guard is supporting civil authorities. 
Funding provided in this legislation would allow the Georgia National 
Guard to procure: (1) Satellite service and terminal devices ($1.1 
million); and (2) Engineering and deployment planning services ($.5 
million). Spending levels may be adjusted accordingly for the level of 
funding agreed to in conference.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: OP, Air Force.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Engineering & Software Systems 
Solutions, Inc. (ES3).
  Address of Requesting Entity: 16 Green Street, Suite C, Warner 
Robins, Georgia 31093.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $2M for the Information 
Modernization for Processing with Advanced Coating Technologies 
(IMPACT) Program to complete development of high velocity oxygenated 
fuel repair techniques for the C-5 aircraft slat and flap tracks, which 
are currently non-repairable and are unavailable for purchase. USAF is 
projecting they will potentially ground C-5 aircraft due to a shortage 
of slat track sets beginning in 2009, which could negatively affect the 
war effort. The IMPACT Program will mitigate this risk. Approximately 
$1.25M is for engineering services, $375,000 is for manufacture and 
testing, $200,000 is for purchase of raw materials, $140,000 is for 
purchase of equipment, and $35,000 is for training and certification. 
ES3 will contribute on-site personnel, engineering services, and other 
items to support this effort.
  Spending levels may be adjusted accordingly for the level of funding 
agreed to in conference.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: OP, Army.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Meggitt Training Systems.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 296 Brogdon Road, Suwanee, Georgia 
30024.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $5M to the Army 
National Guard to continue to upgrade its fielded Combined Arms 
Marksmanship Trainers (CATS) to the U.S. Army Validated FATS 5. 
Approximately $1M (or 20%) of the funds will be used to replace and 
upgrade the computer simulation hardware and software needed to allow 
the Guard to train to the U.S. Army standard. The remaining $4M will be 
used to purchase new weapon simulators to support the ever-increasing 
pre-deployment and sustainment training requirement. Spending levels 
may be adjusted accordingly for the level of funding agreed to in 
conference.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: O&M, Army NG.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgia ANG CRTC.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 1401 Robert B Miller Jr. Dr, Garden 
City, Ga 31418-7299.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $500,000 to support 
Atlantic Thunder Joint Training Events. Approximately $160,000 will be 
used for JICO (Joint Interface Communications Officer) support 
providing Link-16 network management for all Atlantic Thunder Joint 
Training Events and unit level Link-16 ``spin-up'' training preceding 
real world deployments throughout the year. Approximately $340,000 will 
be used for EW (Electronic Warfare) support services for Atlantic 
Thunder Joint Training Events and to support miscellaneous pre-
deployment ``spin-up'' training and other test and training activities 
throughout the year. This EW support includes providing an opposition 
force operating real SAM (Surface to Air Missile) systems against units 
in training.
  This plan will be adjusted accordingly to the final funding level 
provided for in the agreement.
  Bill Number: FY09 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
  Account: RDT&E, Air Force.
  Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Mercer Engineering Research Center.
  Address of Requesting Entity: 135 Osigian Blvd, Warner Robins, GA 
31088.
  Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $4,000,000 to continue 
development of a comprehensive Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM+) 
program for the U.S. Air Force C-130 fleet in concert with the Air 
Force High Velocity Maintenance Program. Approximately, $2,000,000 [or 
50%] is for development of condition-based maintenance scheduling 
programs for both field-level and depot maintenance; $800,000 [or 20%] 
for developing recommendations for employment of appropriate sensor 
technologies; and $1,200,000 [or 30%] for comprehensive, Reliability 
Centered Maintenance-based analyses of the C-130 structures and 
systems. The Department of Defense and the US Air Force have directed 
implementation of CBM+ strategies to improve maintenance agility and 
responsiveness, increase operational availability, and reduce life-
cycle total ownership costs. Completion and implementation of a 
comprehensive CBM+ program for the C-130 will achieve the goals of the 
DoD and Air Force by providing tailored maintenance actions based on 
actual aircraft condition information, with actions timed to match the 
needs of individual airframes, and forecasts of required maintenance 
and replacement parts as well as optimum timing of

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inspection and maintenance actions reducing unscheduled maintenance and 
overall operating costs. This plan will be adjusted accordingly to the 
final funding level provided for in the agreement.

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