JCS
5056/314
17 April 1962
Page 2433
NOTE
BY THE SECRETARIES
to the
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
on
GENERAL
FORMAT FOR SIOP-63 (U)
The attached memorandum by the Chief, JCS Liaison Group to the Director, STP, JCSLG 44-62, dated 4 April 1962, subject as above, together with its Inclosure, is circulated for information.
F. J. BLOUIN
M, J. INGELIDO
Joint Secretariat
JCS 2056/314
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THE
JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
WASHINGTON 25, D.C
LIAISON GROUP TO THE
DIRECTOR, STP
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, NEBRASKA
JCSLG
44-62
4 Apr 1962
MEMORANDUM
FOR DIRECTOR, JOINT STAFF
SUBJECT: General Format for SIOP-63
REFERENCE: (a) JCSLG Memo 31-62 dated 6 Mar 62, subject as above
1. Reference (a) transmitted a partially complete format for SIOP-63 which had not been fully coordinated.
2. This format has now been completed and coordinated with the CINCREPs, JSTPS and a copy is attached for information.
3. When Inclosure 1 is withdrawn or not attached, this memorandum may be downgraded to Unclassified.
/S/
W.
R. PEERS
Brig General, USA
Chief, JCSLG
1
Inclosure
Memo, JSTPS, Gen Format for
SIOP-63
(S), 1 cy
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JOINT
STRATEGIC TARGET PLANNING STAFF
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE
NEBRASKA
29 MAR 1962
JPM
Memorandum FOR: JDD
SUBJECT: (U) General Format for SIOP-63
1. SIOP-63 will be developed in accordance with the following outline:
GENERAL FORMAT FOR SIOP-63
1. BASIC OPERATIONAL PLAN:
References, Time Reference and Task Organization.
Situation, enemy and friendly.
Mission. (as outlined in JCS guidance).
Execution (Tasks to participating Unified/Specified Commands, Execu- tion procedures and key coordinating instructions).
Administration and Logistics.
Command and Signal (CP locations). (U)
2. ANNEX A - INTELLIGENCE:
References for intelligence documents.
Reference to Annex C which contains NSTL. (U)
3. ANNEX B - RESPONSIBILITIES AND COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsibilities of JCS, Unified/Specified Commands and DSTP.
Liaison and Representation with DSTP.
Command authority.
Relationship, between SACEUR and DSTP.
Maintenance of the NSTL and SIOP. (U)
4. ANNEX C - NUCLEAR:
Foreword (explanation of contents and codes).
National Strategic Target List.
Target/weapon assignments (for all attack options).
Damage analysis (Expected damage, Attack Option 5).
APPENDIX:
Summaries of expected damage, by category, for every attack option. (C)
3. ANNEX D - CONCEPT OF OPERATIONS:
Basic Concept
Key definitions.
Tasks.
General concept (Attack Options, Force Generation Levels).
Positive Control procedures.
Withhold capabilities.
Relationship of DEFCONs and declaration of A-Hour.
Operational priorities. (S)
6. ANNEX E - COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS:
Strike assignment reference.
Weapons application.
Force timing.
Sortie separation criteria.
Penetration and delivery.
Routing.
Electronic countermeasures
Employment of missiles.
Emergency minimums.
Emergency post-strike bases.
Air refueling.
APPENDIX I - RECONNAISSANCE:
References.
Pre-strike reconnaissance.
Post-strike reconnaissance. (U)
APPENDIX II - PENETRATION AREAS:
Corridors.
HHCL, Penetration Areas and Entry Points. (ESI) (S)
APPENDIX III - COUNTERMEASURES APPLICATION:
Locations of delivery vehicles to provide ECM support. (ESI) (C)
7. ANNEX F - STRIKE ASSIGNMENT AND FORCE TIMING:
Purpose.
Format.
Distribution of attachments.
Definition of Changes.
Procedure for changes.
APPENDIX I. Vol I (Attack Option 1 through 4):
Aircraft and missile sorties.
APPENDIX I. VOL II (Attack Option 5):
Aircraft and missile sorties.
TAB A to Appendix I. Vol I;
Free time (Attack Option 1 through 4).
TAB A to Appendix I. Vol II:
Free time (Attack Option 5).
APPENDIX II. VOL I (Attack Option 1 through 4):
By ALN.
APPENDIX II, VOL II (Attack Option 5):
By ALN.
APPENDIX III, VOL I (Attack Option 1 through 4):
By Target Island Number.
APPENDIX III, VOL II (Attack Option 5):
By Target Island Number. (U)
2. This memorandum classified SECRET to protect SIOP-63 planning data. (U)