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09GENEVA1212
2009-12-20 16:28:00
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Mission Geneva
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START FOLLOW-ON NEGOTIATIONS, GENEVA

Tags:  KACT MARR PARM PREL RS US START 
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S E C R E T GENEVA 001212 

SIPDIS

DEPT FOR T, VCI AND EUR/PRA
DOE FOR NNSA/NA-24
CIA FOR WINPAC
JCS FOR J5/DDGSA
SECDEF FOR OSD(P)/STRATCAP
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E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/19/2019
TAGS: KACT MARR PARM PREL RS US START
SUBJECT: START FOLLOW-ON NEGOTIATIONS, GENEVA
(SFO-GVA-VII): (U) U.S.-PROPOSED JOINT DRAFT TEXT OF THE
PROTOCOL, DECEMBER 19, 2009 (CABLE 5 OF 12 CABLES)

REF: A. GENEVA 1208 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 1 OF 12 CABLES)

B. GENEVA 1209 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 2 OF 12 CABLES)

C. GENEVA 1210 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 3 OF 12 CABLES)

D. GENEVA 1211 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 4 OF 12 CABLES)

Classified By: A/S Rose E. Gottemoeller, United States
START Negotiator. Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d).

S E C R E T GENEVA 001212 SIPDIS DEPT FOR T, VCI AND EUR/PRA DOE FOR NNSA/NA-24 CIA FOR WINPAC JCS FOR J5/DDGSA SECDEF FOR OSD(P)/STRATCAP NAVY FOR CNO-N5JA AND DIRSSP AIRFORCE FOR HQ USAF/ASX AND ASXP DTRA FOR OP-OS OP-OSA AND DIRECTOR NSC FOR LOOK DIA FOR LEA E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/19/2019 TAGS: KACT MARR PARM PREL RS US START SUBJECT: START FOLLOW-ON NEGOTIATIONS, GENEVA (SFO-GVA-VII): (U) U.S.-PROPOSED JOINT DRAFT TEXT OF THE PROTOCOL, DECEMBER 19, 2009 (CABLE 5 OF 12 CABLES) REF: A. GENEVA 1208 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 1 OF 12 CABLES) ¶B. GENEVA 1209 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 2 OF 12 CABLES) ¶C. GENEVA 1210 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 3 OF 12 CABLES) ¶D. GENEVA 1211 (SFO-GVA-VII-162 CABLE 4 OF 12 CABLES) Classified By: A/S Rose E. Gottemoeller, United States START Negotiator. Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d). ¶1. (U) This is SFO-GVA-VII-162. ¶2. (S) The text at Paragraph 3 is the working document from which the U.S.-Proposed Joint Draft Text of the Protocol to the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms dated December 19, 2009 will be prepared. It establishes the baseline for the next round of the negotiations. Because of the length of the document, text will be sent as separate cables. This is Cable 5 of 12 cables. ¶3. (S) Begin text: Section VII. ICBM and SLBM Technical Data In addition to ICBM and SLBM technical data, the Parties shall provide, as a category of data for this Section, the following classification of each existing type of ICBM and SLBM: Classification A: Assembled ICBMs or SLBMs in Launch Canisters Classification B: Assembled ICBMs or SLBMs Without Launch Canisters Classification C: ICBMs or SLBMs Maintained, Stored, and Transported in Stages ¶1. Russian Federation (a) Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: ICBM Type or Variant of a Type Missile: Classification XXX Number of Stages XXX ((Greatest Throw-Weight Demonstrated in Flight Test))1 XXX Leng
th of Assembled Missile Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Maximum Diameter Of Missile Airframe (Without Stabilizers, Raceways, Lug Guides, or Other Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX ((Launch Weight (Mt)))1 XXX Total Length of Missile as a Unit With Launch Canister: With Front Section (Meters) XXX Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Length Of Launch Canister Body (Meters) XXX Diameter of Launch Canister Body (Without Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX Missile Stages: First Stage Length (Meters) XXX Length of First Stage Without Nozzle Attached (Meters) XXX Diameter (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Second Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Third Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Mobile Launchers of ICBMs: ((ICBM Type or Variant of a Type))2 ((Item or Version of an Item))1 Mobile Launcher of ICBMs (In Transport Position, Without Missile): Length (Meters) XXX Height (Meters) XXX Width (Meters) XXX External and Functional Differences Between Training Models Of Missiles and ICBMs of Corresponding Types: For Training Models Of Types of Missiles, XXX (b) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles SLBM Type or Variant of a Type Missile: Classification XXX Number of Stages XXX ((Greatest Throw-Weight Demonstrated in Flight Test))1 XXX Length of Assembled Missile Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Maximum Diameter Of Missile Airframe (Without Stabilizers, Raceways, Lug Guides, or Other Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX ((Launch Weight (Mt)))1 XXX Total Length of Missile as a Unit With Launch Canister: With Front Section (Meters) XXX Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Length Of Launch Canister Body (Meters) XXX Diameter of Launch Canister Body (Without Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX Missile Stages: First Stage Length (Meters) XXX Length of First Stage Without Nozzle Attached (Meters) XXX Diameter (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Second Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Third Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX External and Functional Differences Between Training Models Of Missiles and ICBMs of Corresponding Types: For Training Models Of Types of Missiles, XXX ¶2. United States (a) Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles: ICBM Type or Variant of a Type Missile: Classification XXX Number of Stages XXX ((Greatest Throw-Weight Demonstrated in Flight Test))1 XXX Length of Assembled Missile Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Maximum Diameter Of Missile Airframe (Without Stabilizers, Raceways, Lug Guides, or Other Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX ((Launch Weight (Mt)))1 XXX Total Length of Missile as a Unit With Launch Canister: With Front Section (Meters) XXX Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Length Of Launch Canister Body (Meters) XXX Diameter of Launch Canister Body (Without Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX Missile Stages: First Stage Length (Meters) XXX Length of First Stage Without Nozzle Attached (Meters) XXX Diameter (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Second Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Third Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Mobile Launchers of ICBMs: ((ICBM Type or Variant of a Type))2 ((Item or Version of an Item))1 Mobile Launcher of ICBMs (In Transport Position, Without Missile): Length (Meters) XXX Height (Meters) XXX Width (Meters) XXX External and Functional Differences Between Training Models Of Missiles and ICBMs of Corresponding Types: For Training Models Of Types of Missiles, XXX (b) Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missiles SLBM Type or Variant of a Type Missile: Classification XXX Number of Stages XXX ((Greatest Throw-Weight Demonstrated in Flight Test))1 XXX Length of Assembled Missile Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Maximum Diameter Of Missile Airframe (Without Stabilizers, Raceways, Lug Guides, or Other Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX ((Launch Weight (Mt)))1 XXX Total Length of Missile as a Unit With Launch Canister: With Front Section (Meters) XXX Without Front Section (Meters) XXX Length Of Launch Canister Body (Meters) XXX Diameter of Launch Canister Body (Without Protruding Elements) (Meters) XXX Missile Stages: First Stage Length (Meters) XXX Length of First Stage Without Nozzle Attached (Meters) XXX Diameter (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Second Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX Third Stage Diameter (If Different From First Stage) (Meters) XXX Type of Propellant (Liq/Sol) XXX External and Functional Differences Between Training Models Of Missiles and ICBMs of Corresponding Types: For Training Models Of Types of Missiles, XXX SECTION VIII. Heavy Bomber ((Technical Data))2 ((Distinguishing Features))1 ¶1. Russian Federation a. Heavy Bombers Equipped for Nuclear Armaments ((i.))1 For Heavy Bombers Externally Observable Distinguishing Features: XXX Distinguishing Features Under Wing/Fuselage: XXX Distinguishing Features of Weapons Bay: XXX ((Recognition Features of Heavy Bombers: Bomber Type or Variant of a Type Type of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs For Which A Heavy Bomber Is Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs For Which Any Heavy Bomber Of This Type And Variant Of A Type Is Actually Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs Carried On External Attachment Joints XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs Carried In Internal Weapons Bays XXX Launchers Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs: External Launcher: Pylon Length (Meters) XXX Height (Meters) XXX Maximum Numbr On Heavy Bombers XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs Carried On Each Pylon XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching It To Heavy Bomber XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Pylon To Heavy Bomber, Measured On Pylon Or Heavy Bomber (Meters) XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching Long-Range Nuclear ALCM To It XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Long-Range Nuclear ALCM To Pylon, Measured On Pylon (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Pylon XXX Long-Range Nuclear ALCM Launcher Located In Internal Weapons Bays: Length (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Launcher XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bomber XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs For Which Launcher Is Equipped XXX Dimensions Of Weapons Bays (Meters) First Bay Length XXX Width XXX Height XXX))2 b. Heavy Bombers Equipped For Non-Nuclear Armaments Differences that make Heavy Bombers Equipped for Non-Nuclear Armaments distinguishable from heavy bombers of this type equipped for nuclear armaments ((are listed in subparagraph (I)))2: ((i.))1 For Heavy Bombers Externally Observable Distinguishing Features: XXX Distinguishing Features Under Wing/Fuselage: XXX Distinguishing Features of Weapons Bay: XXX ((Recognition Features Of Heavy Bombers: Bomber Type or Variant of a Type Type Of Non-Nuclear Armaments For Which A Heavy Bomber Is Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments For Which Any Heavy Bomber Of This Type And Variant Of A Type Is Actually Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments Carried On External Attachment Joints XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments Carried In Internal Weapons Bays XXX Launchers Of Non-Nuclear Armaments: External Launcher: Pylon Length (Meters) XXX Height (Meters) XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bombers XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments Carried On Each Pylon XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching It To Heavy Bomber XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Pylon To Heavy Bomber, Measured On Pylon Or Heavy Bomber (Meters) XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching Non-Nuclear Armaments To It XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Non-Nuclear Armaments To Pylon, Measured On Pylon (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Pylon XXX Non-Nuclear Armaments Launcher Located In Internal Weapons Bays: Length (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Launcher XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bomber XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments For Which Launcher Is Equipped XXX Dimensions Of Weapons Bays (Meters) First Bay Length XXX Width XXX Height XXX))2 c. Test Heavy Bombers Differences that make Test Heavy Bombers distinguishable from Heavy bombers of this type equipped for nuclear armaments ((,are listed in subparagraphs (I) or (II)))2: ((i.))1 For Test Heavy Bombers: Externally Observable Distinguishing Features: XXX Distinguishing Features Under Wing/Fuselage: XXX Distinguishing Features of Weapons Bay: XXX ¶2. United States a. Heavy Bombers Equipped for Nuclear Armaments ((i.))1 For Heavy Bombers Externally Observable Distinguishing Features: XXX Distinguishing Features Under Wing/Fuselage: XXX Distinguishing Features of Weapons Bay: XXX ((Recognition Features of Heavy Bombers: Bomber Type or Variant of a Type Type Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs For Which A Heavy Bomber Is Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs For Which Any Heavy Bomber Of This Type And Variant Of A Type Is Actually Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs Carried On External Attachment Joints XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs Carried In Internal Weapons Bays XXX Launchers Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs: External Launcher: Pylon Length (Meters) XXX Height (Meters) XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bombers XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs Carried On Each Pylon XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching It To Heavy Bomber XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Pylon To Heavy Bomber, Measured On Pylon Or Heavy Bomber (Meters) XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching Long-Range Nuclear ALCM To It XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Long-Range Nuclear ALCM To Pylon, Measured On Pylon (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Pylon XXX Long-Range Nuclear ALCM Launcher Located In Internal Weapons Bays: Length (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Launcher XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bomber XXX Maximum Number Of Long-Range Nuclear ALCMs For Which Launcher Is Equipped XXX Dimensions Of Weapons Bays (Meters) First Bay Length XXX Width XXX Height XXX))2 b. Heavy Bombers Equipped For Non-Nuclear Armaments Differences that make Heavy Bombers Equipped for Non-Nuclear Armaments distinguishable from heavy bombers of this type equipped for nuclear armaments ((are listed in subparagraph (I)))2: ((i.))1 For Heavy Bombers Externally Observable Distinguishing Features: XXX Distinguishing Features Under Wing/Fuselage: XXX Distinguishing Features of Weapons Bay: XXX ((Recognition Features Of Heavy Bombers: Bomber Type or Variant of a Type Type Of Non-Nuclear Armaments For Which A Heavy Bomber Is Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments For Which Any Heavy Bomber Of This Type And Variant Of A Type Is Actually Equipped XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments Carried On External Attachment Joints XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments Carried In Internal Weapons Bays XXX Launchers Of Non-Nuclear Armaments: External Launcher: Pylon Length (Meters) XXX Height (Meters) XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bombers XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments Carried On Each Pylon XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching It To Heavy Bomber XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Pylon To Heavy Bomber, Measured On Pylon Or Heavy Bomber (Meters) XXX Number Of Attachment Joints On Pylon For Attaching Non-Nuclear Armaments To It XXX Distance Between Joints For Attaching Non-Nuclear Armaments To Pylon, Measured On Pylon (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Pylon XXX Non-Nuclear Armaments Launcher Located In Internal Weapons Bays: Length (Meters) XXX Distinguishing Features Of Launcher XXX Maximum Number On Heavy Bomber XXX Maximum Number Of Non-Nuclear Armaments For Which Launcher Is Equipped XXX Dimensions Of Weapons Bays (Meters) First Bay Length XXX Width XXX Height XXX))2 c. Test Heavy Bombers Differences that make Test Heavy Bombers distinguishable from Heavy bombers of this type equipped for nuclear armaments ((,are listed in subparagraphs (I) or (II)))2: ((i.))1 For Test Heavy Bombers: Externally Observable Distinguishing Features: XXX Distinguishing Features Under Wing/Fuselage: XXX Distinguishing Features of Weapons Bay: XXX (( ))1 Proposed by the United States (( ))2 Proposed by the Russian Federation End text. ¶4. (U) Gottemoeller sends. GRIFFITHS

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