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Production Services
Office of the Chief of Information
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Department of the Navy
Washington, D.C. 20301

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Dear Bob,
Paramount Pictures .1
Star Trek IV .f:_
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As I advised you in our telephone conversatiiflf ;1-. ”

today Paramount is preparing production of enc ”(I .-
star Trek feature film.In the new script whfchiii
be completed very shortly there is a scene '. 7
place in the San Francisco area at a Naval Basia
As soon as the script is completed I will '
.
‘ you and others concerned with copies. [81’ ‘

At the present time there is some

location scouting in the San Francilcc
supervision of Mr. Michael Keenan. nap M
the area for approximately ten days. :-
errange for him to visit both 11’
and Mare Island sometime

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December 2, 1935

Mr. Donald E. Baruch

Special Assistant
Assistant Secretary of Defense (PA! ~
Department of Defense
Washington, D.C.

Dear Donald,

Herewith submitted are two copies, numbered

033 and 034, of the Paramount feature film
script
for "STAR TREK IV". In this 23rd Century_
story there
are scenes in San Francisco in 1986. One
of the loca-
tions is written to take place at Alameda
Naval Air
Station with a carrier in the background.
We seek
permission to photograph the scene or
scenes at this
location.
. Please review the script , particula
rly scenes
103, 119 120 131 , as they pertain to
the Navy
and personnel depicted. Inasmuch as Paramount base
deavoring to not reveal this story of is en-
Star Trek in
any way prior to release, we ask that
the script and
information thereof be restricted according
ly.
I will advise you within a few days
of the exact
nature of the location photography requiremen
t.
This request is made in accordan
ce with the
provisions of DOD Instructions 5‘10.15
& 16.

Sincerely BIA

fin. flarVe Bennett

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OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

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December 13. 1985

Mr. John Horton

4620 North Park #lSOZH
Chevy Chase. Maryland 20815

Dear John:

Thank you for presenting STAR TREK IV and our needs to

the 5
United States Navy, and for your detailed report on their
concerns.
I find these concerns most understandable and stand ready
to
acconnndate them all. The only problem I have as both
the writer
and producer, is a lack of time to do specific rewrite
pages during
the inmediate weeks ahead. I am accumulating script
notes from
seven or eight principal sources and cannot begin the final
draft
until I have heard from all concerned parties. Therefore.
I am in
hopes that the following promised script changes,
pledged by me and
this studio, will suffice to prove to the Navy our
responsiveness to
their notes:

- l. Regarding the line on page 6l. “You're not

one of those
creeps from the military trying to teach whales
to plant mines ..."
the line will be changed to “You're not one of those
military types
are you. trying to teach whales to retrieve torpedoes?"

. Entry to the target building will not constitute

of Naval security. No fences will be cut. no a breach
guards overpowered.
Uhura and Chekov will instead by "beamed in“ to
within the center
of the room they wish to enter. utilizing the international
ly famous
trademark of STAR TREK. Clearly. this use of STAR TREK
"magic" is
something both funny and unique. and obviously no
one else but our
show can do it.

. Once they are inside and have filled

.fudiation energy. Uhura and Chekov their receptacle with
encounter
fiaeauee of radiation or the lead-shielded rooman they
unforseen problem:
saoeey to beam them out. They are trapped cannot call
inside. Therefore. it is
getting Egg. not getting in. that becomes
the drama.
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confusion allows Uhura to hide and eventually slip away with

the
stored energy while Chekov, leading pursuit away from
her. is
apprehended.

. He keep the Chekov interrogation scene but design it so

that he makes a break to rejoin his ship. He is pursued
but not
fired upon. He see the pursuit ending in some spectacular
atteopt
by Chekov to dive from a height (the bow of a ship
or a dockside
crane) into the water. After such a dive Chekov will
be seen floating
injured in the water. A sailor or officer will leap
into the water
to rescue him and the injured man will be taken (as
written] to a
civilian hospital.

6. In the hospital rescue scene Shore Patrolmen are

indicated
on duty in the civilian hospital. This does not
matter to us as
a story point and we will change them to civilian police
or keep
them as is. depending upon the Navy's desire.

It will be several weeks before pages reflecting

these changes
will be forthcoming. so it is terribly important to
us to be able
to move forward in our planning as soon as possible.
I am sure that
you have reminded the Navy that I am a filnnaker who has kept his
promises to them in the past, and I hope these promises will
be
sufficient to allow us to plan our production schedule
ih the next
severe} weeks. Specifically. our needs have boiled down
two th ngs: to these

{a} The facilities we surveyed at the ”AS Long

Beach;
(bl The possibility (subject to USN schedule) e
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of second
unit shooting in January. involving the carrier USS Enterprise
while docked at Alameda. This use would involve a few shots
in which
Chekov and Uhura. outside the Naval facility, see the
carrier of
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today which bears the name of their Starship

of the future. so
.

few shots would enhance a rich tradition of public relations which

he! been carried on in the past between these two “Enterprises.'
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them with you or anyone you designate

.

Warmest persona] regards,

Herve Bennett
Producer/writer
STAR TREK
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December 30, 1985

Mr. Bob Manning,

Production Services, Room 20345
office of Chief of Information,
Department of the Navy,
Washington, D.C.203Ul

Dear Bob,

with regard to our recent discussions about the

Paramount feature " STAR TREK Iv", I have had extended
conversations with Harve Bennett who is both the producer
and screenwriter for the film. As I had mentioned to you
and Chuck, Herve was amenable to making changes in the
script which could address the Navy objections to the
script as submitted. As a consequence he has made the
changes which will be incorporated in the final script.
His letter to me relatingthe changes contemplated is
enclosed as it is self explanatory.

If the changes proposed meet the objections and I

believe they will, we would like to proceed with the
location requirements at Long Beach and Alameda for
specifics . This would allow the Navy office of Inform-
ation west to judge the feasibility with respect to
actual locations , shooting schedule, etc. We realize
that final approval will be forthcoming only on receipt of
the page changes but by allowing the planning to proceed
valuable time will be utilized.

I will call you the week of January 7 to discuss

this project with you and chuck. At the same time I'll
givc Don a copy of Harve Bennett's letter .{Baruch is
on leave this week.)
 DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF INFORMATION

wASHINGTON D C 20350 In REPLY 35m 11::

7 Feb 86

MEMORANDUM FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY or DEFENSE

(PUBLIC AFFAIRS}

Subj: REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION ASSISTANCE IN MOTION PICTURE

I"STAR TREK IV'l - ACTION MEMORANDUM

Per TAB A, Mr. John Horton has requested Navy production

assistance for the subject film. The script, TAB B, has been
reviewed and assistance is recommended contingent on changes
discussed with Paramount producer Harve Bennett.

The changes will require a different scenario for the

character LT Uhura to make her escape from the ship. We have
recommended a scenario which would not allow her to walk off the
ship during a nuclear reactor incursion alert. As written, her
escape would leave the audience with the impression that naval
security of nuclear reactors is lax.

Additionally, we would require that the interrogation of the

character LCDR Chekov he conducted by an FBI agent vice a naval
intelligence officer. As the character Chekov would be in
also
civilian custody in a situation like that protrayed, we have
scenes be
asked that the shore Patrol portrayed in the hospital
replaced by civilian policemen.
:Jve.

A; the producer desires to commence filming by 24 February

1935, your earliest concurrence in providing Navy support s
20¢“.

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CHARLES R. COMES
LCDR, u. S. navy
Director
Production Services Division

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WASHINGTON. D.C. 203014400

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February IR, 1986

MEMORANDUM FOR PRODUCTION SERVICES

DIVISION
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF INFORMATION I
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY H
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SUBJECT: Feature Paramount Production "Star
Trek IV" /

Reference your memorandum of February

7, enclosed is a copy of i
the letter forwarded to the company
representative. Request your Los
Angeles office expedite forwarding i
the final script. This office
would appreciate an entire copy rather i
than Just the corrected pages,
as we are returning the last version ‘
per your request. Also, that
office should forward the summarized
requirements list for our mutual
authorizations.

Assistance will be in accordance with existing

such as, no additional cost to the standard procedures, |
government, non-interference and the r
company carrying insurance to hold the government
injuries or loss of property. harmless in case of
An after action resume, including
charges levied on the producer, will be expected .|
within two weeks of '
completion of filming.

[emséfiséwd
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Special Assistant
(Audiovisual)

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rusuc arrange February 114, 1986

Mr. John Horton

H620 North Park Avenue
Suite 1502K
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Dear John:

It is understood that the Navy and Mr. Harve Bennett have

worked out additional revisions to satisfy the Navy requirements
indicated in the enclosed memorandum. Providing these are
accomplished satisfactorily, the script will be approved.

As for authorizing assistance, we will be able to formalize

it as soon as the final requirements are in writing and corrected
pages are reviewed.

Although overall assistance will not be extensive, the Navy

and this office request a screening of the completed film in
accordance with our policy, prior to public release. Also, screen
acknowledgement for the Navy cooperation would be desireable.

Sincerely,

“Msew
Special Assistant
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 February 14, 1986

Mr. Donald Baruch

Office of the Assistant —
Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
ATT: Special Assistant Audio—Visual
Room 22789
The Pentagon, Washington D.C. 20301-1200

Dear Mr. Baruch,

I write to you with fond memories of a similar letter

I wrote you in the early 70's at which time your Department
approved filming aboard U.s.s. Ranger resulting in the
successful Movie of the Week, "FAMILY FLIGHT" which is still
being shown on television today. Many years have passed
and I have graduated to the big screen. But I feel like
I am coming home when I make the following formal request:

On behalf of Paramount Pictures and the makers of

STAR TREK we are requesting Department of Navy and Department
of Defense cooperation on the motion picture STAR TREK IV.
Specifically we are requesting permission to film aboard
U.S.S. Ranger in port San Diego for three days, February
25-28.

We are requesting assistance from the Ship to film

both interior and exterior sequences aboard Ranger and dock-
side. The specifics of the exact locations to be determined
at a later time.

We are also requesting Navy supplied Extras and the

assistance of the United States Marine Corps in providing
shipboard personnel for various sequences.

Under separate cover a final shooting script has been

directed to YOur office. From this script specific details
will he worked out with the appropriated designated commands.
span TREK IV will be released in December a! 1986 mazk£ug
aw: anniversary of this unique Imitation Pi' "
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My thanks to you in advance for all your assistance

past and present.

Ver Truly urs,

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arve Bennett, Producer

CC Lt. Sandy Stairs, Navy Office of Information,

Los Angeles
Lt. Commander Chuck Combs, Navy Office of Information,
Washington
John Horton, Washington D.C.
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WASHINGTON.D.C. 20301-1300

PUIMCAPIMas February 1a, 1986

Mr. John Horton

#620 North Park Avenue
A Suite 1502W
a; Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Dear John:
I
44 It is understood that the Navy and Mr. Herve Bennett have
#5 worked out additional revisions to satisfy the Navy requirements
indicated in the enclosed memorandum. Providing these are
accomplished satisfactorily, the script will be approved.

As for authorizing assistance. we will be able to formalize

it as soon as the final requirements are in writing and corrected
e
pages are reviewed. g
lthough overall assistance will not be extensive, the Navy
and this office request a screening or the completed film in
accordance with our policy, prior to public release. Also, screen
acknowledgement for the Navy cooperation would be desireable.

Sincerely.

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Wages/t
Special Assistant
(Audiovisual)
 OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON. 0.6, 20301-1400

pu.uc,,,m.s
February 1D, 1986

MEMORANDUM FOR PRODUCTION SERVICES DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

SUBJECT: Feature Paramount Production "Star Trek IV"

Reference your memorandum of February 7, enclosed

is a copy of
the letter forwarded to the company representati
ve. Request your Los
Angeles office expedite forwarding the final script.
This office
would appreciate an entire copy rather than Just
the corrected pages,
as we are returning the last version per your request.
Also, that
office should forward the summarized requirements
list for our mutual
authorizations.
‘
Assistance will be in accordance with existing standard
procedures,
such as, no additional cost to the government, non-interference
and the
company carrying insurance to hold the government harmless in case of
injuries or loss of property. in after action resume, including
charges levied on the producer, will be expected within two weeks of
completion of filming.

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«mré’I/
Special Assistant
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(Audiovisual)

Enclosures