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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) YOUR SEST INVESTMENTS for maintenance economy and engine security • tough, durable marine coatings protect exposed shafts, couplings, condensers, pump impellers heavy duty, chemically resistant nonskids provide safer footing and better traction on all deck and ramp surfaces repair compounds, resurfacers, adhesives rebuild worn or damaged equipment; repair tanks, valves, steam and ballast lines; resurface hulls, rudders, superstructures • epoxy chocking systems permanently align main propulsion engines and auxiliaries — without machining foundations; simplify installation of sterntube, strut, pintle, rudder and pedestal bearings, bow thrusters, steering gears, winches, pumps and other shipboard/ dockside machinery For detailed information or on-site assistance from the worldwide CHOCKFAST" organization, call/write: rrn Philadelphia Resins P.O. Box 309 • Montgomeryville, PA 18936 Built for Cruise International by Service Marine Industries Telephone: 215.855.8450 Telex: 277595 July, 1990 Circle 222 on Reader Service Card 37