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Richard,

Dual use applies to many facilities but it should not be confused with dual
control particularly where national defence is concerned. The bottom line,
as we have all been reminded is that national security trumps ALL.

In any case, it seems to me that the only legitimate introduction of GPS on
this particular List is its use as a training aid (check) in developing
proficiency in the area of celestial navigation.

Vic


----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard Langley" 
To: 
Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2005 7:58 AM
Subject: Re: Timekeeping and sight time records


> On Thu, 17 Mar 2005, Victor Garand wrote:
>
>>By the way, if you need an excuse to spend time on the subject of
>>celestial
>>navigation, don't forget that the GPS network is a DoD facility. I
>>understand that general access is officially at the discretion of DoD
>>(national emergencies etc. could change the situation).
>
> Not correct. GPS is officially a dual-use system. See  FactSheetSPACE-BASEDPOSITIONINGNAVIGATIONTIMING.pdf>.
>
> -- Richard Langley
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