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Vehicles
The late arrival of motor vehicles in the FA was a serious problem,
It is recommended that vehicles be on hand ready for use not later than
thrce months prior to the first shot date,
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Supply
The J-4 Suppl:: Section operated in two echelons.
The supply section
at Parry operated in Warchouse 511 and maintained a major portion of our
stock,
Resupply was cffected by radio orders and air delivery from Ware-
house SM-30, Los Alamos.
The supply section at Bikini operated in two
van-type trailers that operated either on Enyu or Romurikku.
This supply
section was prepared to move aboard the USS Curtiss in case the shore
instrllations were untenable. Supnly room space was earmarked for this
purpose on the USS Curtiss.
This supply system proved satisfactcry on both Castle and Redwing
and its use on future operations is recommended.
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Nitrogen elant
J-4 operated the Nitrogen Plant in the CMR compound for th? purpose
of furnishing both nitrogen and dry air for various projects.
It is recommended that some N, capacity be preserved for use on
future operations,
6.
Movement of Weapons by the USS Curtiss
Prior to the Sandstone Operation, Shop 18 of the USS Curtiss was
modified to transport the weapons to be used on that operation. Since then
the size and configuration of the weapons have greatly changed, causing the
fittings in Shop 18 to become obsolete.
If the USS Curtiss continues to be used for transporting weapons and
weapon components, consideration should be given to modifying hold space
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