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Defense

Readiness

The service has requested a total of $138.8 million for defense readi- ness. Some requested funds would be put toward WHEC FRAM,

WMEC MMA and a WHEC weap- ons system installation, as well as coastal defense support and port

Table 3—Highlights of FY91 Budget Request

Program $ Amount (In millions)

Vessels $162.2

WLB Replacement Project $ 2.2 44-ft. MLB Replacement Project $1.0

Patrol Boat Capability Replacement $ 5.5

WLM Replacement Project $3.1

Construction of ATON Barges - 9th District $ 6.4

Replacement Buoy Boats $ 5.6

Tactical Data Information System $1.8 378'WHEC FRAM $78.2 210'WMEC MMA $32.5

Service Life Extension Project (SLEP) $20.0

Polar Class Icebreaker Reliability Improvement - Phase III $ 2.7 378' WHEC Weapons System Modernization $ 3.2

Command, Control & Communications & Related Systems $24.5

Replace AR&SC Computer System - Phase III $1.

GPS Installation - Phase II $1.6

Configuration Management $ 6.0

Upgrade NORPAC Loran-C Stations - Phase 1 $ 6.0

Marine Safety Information System Replacement (MSIS II) $ 2.5

Computer for Service Record Automation 1.2

Vessel Identification and Documentation System $ 2.2

Law Enforcement Information System Improvements $1.8

Personnel Management Information System/Joint Uniform

Military Pay System II $ 1.7

AC&I Program Support $36.5

Personnel and Related Costs $30.

Survey and Design - Boats and Cutters $1.0

Survey and Design - Shore Construction $ 5.0 safety and security research.

Summary

The 1991 budget strategy pro- vides sufficient resources for the

Coast Guard to maintain current operations. AC&I resources for con- tinuation of the renovation and modernization programs for the 378-foot and 210-foot cutters, and

C3 systems upgrades are intended to maintain the Coast Guard's capabil- ity to track, intercept, and appre- hend smugglers. A number of initia- tives are proposed in OE to support operation of equipment provided in previous budget years. • 1991 Budget Request by Appropriation

Research & Development $23.0 (0.7%)

Environmental Compliance $7.0 (0.2%)

Pollution & Trust Funds / $5.8 < ' (0.2%)

Reserve Training $78.9 (2.3%)

Total Request: $3,392.9 (Dollars in millions)

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