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START FOLLOW-ON NEGOTIATIONS, GENEVA

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(SFO-GVA-VII): (U) U.S.-PROPOSED JOINT DRAFT TEXT OF THE
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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
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(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)

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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

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


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.
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