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OTA : SDI 1984 DOD: SDI research project. Problems (1) technical feasibility (2) strategic desirability near term questions: what kind of BMD research should US conduct, how will this affect current offensive force planning & diplomacy. Long-term : can BMD be deployed, should it be. Goal of SDI ("Report to Congress on SDI, 1985) does not appear to be complete shield for US & allies. BMD ≠ SDI US ABM: Safeguard ABM system (Grand Forks, ND) - refined radar data, track ICBM RV's, fire Sprint & Spartan interceptors. Allowed by ABM treaty; US (Nixon/Ford) decided capabilities didnt justify cost, & deactivated it in 1976. Homing Overlay Experiment - modified Minuteman launched from Kwajalein, with homing device to intercept ICBM (impact achieved).