1、 CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF INSTRUCTION J-3 CJCSI 3225.01 DISTRIBUTION:A,B,C,J,S 1 August 2008 ILLUMINATION OF OBJECTS IN SPACE BY LASERS References:a.DOD Directive 3100.10,“Space Policy,”July 9,1999 b.DOD Instruction 3100.11,“Illumination of Objects in Space by Lasers,”March 31,2000”c.De
2、pSecDef Memorandum,December 6,2007,“Routine Laser Illumination for Operational Space Situational Awareness(SSA)(U)”1.Purpose.To establish CJCS policy,assign responsibility and define procedures regarding illumination of objects in space by lasers.The instruction serves to protect satellites from a r
3、easonable expectation of harm or disruption in accordance with references a,b,and c.2.Cancellation.Not Applicable.3.Applicability.This instruction applies to the Joint Staff,combatant commands,the Services,and all DOD agencies and activities involved in the development,acquisition,or employment of l
4、aser systems.This includes DOD or DOD-sponsored laser research,development,developmental test,operational test,evaluation,exercise,and routine operational activity that is funded by,operated under the auspices of,or conducted by DOD,with the potential to adversely affect a satellite or humans in spa
