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b6 per ARMY AX 65-253 2. "Unhappily, Chaparral missiles are also susceptible to anemy countermeasures.. In complete protection from Chaparral attack, the roport warns.' Major stated that the above information fron the General Accounting Oflce (Gao) raport was classified 'Confidential" on the GAo report and that the information was properly elassified in accordancs with provisions of the classification guide for the Chaparral Missile System.. He said that the effectlve date of the classification was June 2l, l974, and that it has not been declassified. According to Major the aforementionad information on the Chaparral Missile System which was published in tha JAck ANDeRsoN article and which was classified "eonfidential," was accurate. Majox reiterated that the JACK ANDERSON colunm was based upon information contained in the aforementioned GAO report and noted that ANDeRsON in his artcle alluded to the fact that he actually possesses a copy of' this/report. Apnas payonade? swm Joodex Oyo auegeut aeya ponrenax aofww ayt by the'staff, United States Government Aecounting' Office,. Roland and Chaparral Missile and Anti-aircraft Gun Programs, Department of the Army." Major was not aware of the date on the report, but believed that it was published in about.. March, 1976. He said that inasmuch as tha report is in possession of GA0 officials, he is not aware of the identity of the individual responsible for the security of the classified data disclosed. Majox estimated that approximately 200 copies of instant report had been published.. He statad that the data In question has not been the subject of prior official releases.. Major was not aware of anyone seeking clearance from the Department of Army for publication or release of the information in question. CONF IDEN IAL