HomeMy WebLinkAbout690371.tiffDEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
HEADQUARTERS 90TH STRATEGIC MISSILE WING (SAC)
FRANCIS E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, WYOMING, 62001
REPLY TO
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SUBJECT: Construction Affecting Air Force Missile Cable
TO' WELD C JNTY COMMISSIONERS
2R 1969
1. This letter is necessary to insure that all individuals and
agencies involved fully understand Air Force policy regarding
digging, earth moving and construction activities on the Minute-
man Missile Cable right-of-way.
2. The Minuteman Missile System covers a wide area in the states
of Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska. Over 2,000 miles of communi-
cation cable link this system together, which is a very important
part of the defense of our country. Consequently, I feel you are
es interested as I am in protecting this vital cable network.
3. I wish to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of
following the procedures outlined below, since any interference
with the missile cable may affect the launch capability of the
missiles and thereby reduce our national defense capability. Any
intentional interference with the missile cable is a Federal offense
and any negligent damage of the cable could result in billing the
persons responsible for damages that may occur.
4. Under our present contract with the landowners, easement rights
extend over a foot strip of land comprising the cable right-
of-way. The cable path is clearly marked at all road crossings,
trails, cattle crossings, etc., by marker poles with two orange
bands around the top of each pole. In addition, a pole is placed
approximately every three hundred feet along the right-of-way.
The cable is normally buried only three feet deep and can be easily
damaged. While ordinary cultivating, harvesting and road grading
will not affect the cable, activities such as terracing, ditching,
leveling, lowering road surfaces or ditches, etc., may either cut
it or remove the required minimum earth cover from it.
5. In the event you have future plans for any type of construction or
earth moving operations within the cable right-of-way, you are re-
quested to give notice in writing at least 120 days prior to com-
mencing such construction as agreed in the original grant of ease -
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Peace . . . . is our Profession
ROEER E.
Commander
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ment contract with the landowners. Notice should be sent to:
90th Communications Squadron, Attention: Cable Affairs, Francis
E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 62001. In addition, a minimum of at least
seventy-two (72) hours notice should reach this office, in writing
or by calling 775-2700, prior to any actual on -site work. This
notice will provide adequate time for the Air Force to schedule
cable personnel to observe the operation.
6. Thank you for your understanding and interest in this vital
aspect of our national defense.
FT, Major,-SAF
90th Communications Squadron
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