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(e) (S) (IDS) observed TN 4131 at 445 kts at an altitude of 7800 ft and descending during engagement. He recalled it being a minute from launch. USS VINCENNES's system information showed TN 4131 at an altitude of 12,000 ft., ascending, and at 380kts. (IO Exhibit 91, , p. 620).
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(f) (S) At 0654:05 the firing key was turned and "FORWARD/AFTER LAUNCHER UPGRADE" alerts were sent. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(g) (S) Three seconds later (AAWC) (after receipt of a "SELECT WEAPON" message) correctly hit the "STANDARD MISSILE" button. An "ORDER SENT" message was received in response. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(h) (S) (AAWC) recalled an altitude of 6000-7000 ft at engagement. ( , p. 730).
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(i) (S) (AIC-3) recalled TN 4131 at an altitude of 7-8000 feet at missile launch. ( p. 706).
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(j) (S) (MSS) hit "REQUEST RADIATION ASSIGN" button causing illuminator #3 to be assigned to TN 4131. He then received a "LAUNCHER ASSIGN" alert. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(k) (S) (MSS) requested and received verbal confirmation of the "TAKE" order from the AAWC. (IO Exhibit 204).
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(l) (S) USS VINCENNES reported TN 4131 at altitude of 12,500 ft over Link 11. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(m) (S) (TIC) recalled giving range and altitude reports once a mile after 11NM. Between 15 NM and 11NM he recalled no change in altitude. (redact|6}}, pp. 676, 683).
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(n) (S) At time 0654:19, (MSS) hit the "FIRING AUTHORIZE" button. TN 4131 was at 10 NM. (IO Exhibit 91.}}
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(o) (S) At 0654:22, a missile left the forward launcher, rail A. TN 4131 was at 10 NM, BRG 010, SPD 385 and ALT 12,950. One second later the second missile left the forward B rail. (IO Exhibit 91).
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(p) (S) (49 ADT) recalled that at 10 NM TN 4131 was 7800 feet. He stated "That, I haven't been able to get out of my mind" ( p. 596).
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