UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 1, 2008

Accession Number:	0001193125-08-214980
Submission Type:	POS AM
CIK: 0001047122 Company Name: RAYTHEON CO/ File Number: 333-85648
CIK: 0001170368 Company Name: RC TRUST II File Number: 333-85648-01