The Origin of the Apl Strategic Systems Department
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In 1957, the Navy’s Special Projects Office approached APL for assistance in developing the Polaris Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Strategic Weapon System. The primary task was to define and execute a comprehensive FBM test and evaluation program to validate the integrated weapon system design. The launch of Sputnik created a widespread view that a “missile gap” existed with the Soviet Union. In response, the United States accelerated all ballistic missile programs and assigned the highest national priority to Polaris. On 1 August 1958, the APL Polaris Division, the forerunner of our Strategic Systems Department, was created to focus dedicated support on this national priority program. This article discusses the origin of the FBM Program, the roots of our involvement in it, details of significant contributions made by APL, and the evolution of programs that define our Department today. (
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