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09GENEVA463
2009-06-11 16:05:00
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US Mission Geneva
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JCIC-XXXIV: QUESTIONS FROM THE U.S. DELEGATION TO
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SUBJECT: JCIC-XXXIV: QUESTIONS FROM THE U.S. DELEGATION TO
HELP RESOLVE U.S. CONCERNS ON SS-27 RVOSI PROCEDURES, JUNE
9, 2009
Classified By: Jerry A. Taylor, United States Representative
to the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission.
Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d).
S E C R E T GENEVA 000463
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: 06/11/2019
TAGS: KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ
SUBJECT: JCIC-XXXIV: QUESTIONS FROM THE U.S. DELEGATION TO
HELP RESOLVE U.S. CONCERNS ON SS-27 RVOSI PROCEDURES, JUNE
9, 2009
Classified By: Jerry A. Taylor, United States Representative
to the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission.
Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (U) This is JCIC-XXXIV-014.
2. (U) At paragraph 3 is the text of the U.S. Delegation
Paper on "Questions from the United States Delegation to Help
Resolve U.S. Concerns on SS-27 RVOSI Procedures." The paper
was provided to the other Parties on June 9, 2009.
3. (S) Begin text:
JCIC-XXXIV
U.S. Delegation Paper
June 9, 2009
Questions from the United States Delegation to Help Resolve
U.S. Concerns on SS-27 RVOSI Procedures
- Noting that the SS-25 and SS-18 RVOSI issues were
previously and successfully resolved, is it possible to adapt
those procedures to address U.S. concerns with SS-27 RVOSI,
and adopt a more conformal cover for the SS-27?
- For example, during the SS-25 RVOSI demonstration, the
Russian Federation used a conformal cover over the single RV
and then demonstrated the construction of the large
barrel-shaped cover and showed how it was placed over the RV.
-- Russia also explained during previous JCIC sessions that
it uses soft rings for the SS-27 to ensure the cover did not
touch the warhead. Is it possible to conduct a demonstration
of the SS-27 front section using a similar conformal cover
over the single RV in order to show U.S. observers the
relationship between the large cover and the single RV as
well as the rationale for the use of the large cover?
- During discussions on the SS-25 RVOSI issue, the Russian
Delegation said that the large barrel-shaped cover was needed
to protect sensitive know-how. Is this the case with the
very large conical cover currently being used during SS-27
RVOSIs?
- If there is a similar issue with the SS-27, would it be
possible to conduct a demonstration or inspection at an
alternate location where technicians could safely remove or
shroud sensitive items?
End text.
4. (U) Taylor sends.
STORELLA
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: 06/11/2019
TAGS: KACT PARM START JCIC INF US RS UP BO KZ
SUBJECT: JCIC-XXXIV: QUESTIONS FROM THE U.S. DELEGATION TO
HELP RESOLVE U.S. CONCERNS ON SS-27 RVOSI PROCEDURES, JUNE
9, 2009
Classified By: Jerry A. Taylor, United States Representative
to the Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission.
Reasons: 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (U) This is JCIC-XXXIV-014.
2. (U) At paragraph 3 is the text of the U.S. Delegation
Paper on "Questions from the United States Delegation to Help
Resolve U.S. Concerns on SS-27 RVOSI Procedures." The paper
was provided to the other Parties on June 9, 2009.
3. (S) Begin text:
JCIC-XXXIV
U.S. Delegation Paper
June 9, 2009
Questions from the United States Delegation to Help Resolve
U.S. Concerns on SS-27 RVOSI Procedures
- Noting that the SS-25 and SS-18 RVOSI issues were
previously and successfully resolved, is it possible to adapt
those procedures to address U.S. concerns with SS-27 RVOSI,
and adopt a more conformal cover for the SS-27?
- For example, during the SS-25 RVOSI demonstration, the
Russian Federation used a conformal cover over the single RV
and then demonstrated the construction of the large
barrel-shaped cover and showed how it was placed over the RV.
-- Russia also explained during previous JCIC sessions that
it uses soft rings for the SS-27 to ensure the cover did not
touch the warhead. Is it possible to conduct a demonstration
of the SS-27 front section using a similar conformal cover
over the single RV in order to show U.S. observers the
relationship between the large cover and the single RV as
well as the rationale for the use of the large cover?
- During discussions on the SS-25 RVOSI issue, the Russian
Delegation said that the large barrel-shaped cover was needed
to protect sensitive know-how. Is this the case with the
very large conical cover currently being used during SS-27
RVOSIs?
- If there is a similar issue with the SS-27, would it be
possible to conduct a demonstration or inspection at an
alternate location where technicians could safely remove or
shroud sensitive items?
End text.
4. (U) Taylor sends.
STORELLA