— g&. [Ear Readying a health unit. A group of qualified personnel is needed to monitor radiations and to ensure the safety of those employed in the vicinity of radioactive materials. Members of the staff of the Atomic Energy Commission will be available to discuss with the service agencies the detailed functional requirements for the items outlined above. This request for assistance from the Armed Forees should not be considered complete, but rather a first step dealing with those problems in which it appears that present planning could be initiated with benefit. Sincerely yours, David E. Lilienthal Chairman Copies: 1, 2, 3 - Addressee 4 ~ Carroll L. Wilson 5 - MLC File 6 - General McCormack - 10 - Appendix "D"

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