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Hoffman, and Mr. J. J. Kearns of the Bureau of Ships it was learned
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that the shiclding experirnent proposed by the AFSWP had been rejected
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as there was some discussion as to its potential value and the mni-~
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tude of the undertaking.
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Discussions were then held with representatives of the Bureau of
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Yards and Docks, Chief of Engineers, U. S. Amy, and Dr. Scoville of
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the AFSWP. AlL were very much interested in the project and thought
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it of considerable potential value.
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project would neither interfere with the main objectives of the opera-
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tion nor unduly increase the logistical requirements for its conduct,
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On 20 October the Bureau received official correspondence from the
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Chief of Naval Operations directing that proposals for projects be
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submitted as soon as practicable,
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On 4 November a complete proposal
was submitted to the office of Lt, General Hull embodying essential
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features of the gamma-ray shielding test and it was suggested that it
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be coordimited with the radiological safety section work,
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Cooney concurred in the proposal,
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Hoffman and Lt. E. C. Vicars,
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assist in the ficld work involved,
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a conference held on 6 November with Commander Hooper, USN, Dr. Froman
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and Commander Hoffman attending.
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It was also proposed that Commander
USN, be ordered to the Task Force to
These proposals were approved in
This was later confirmed by a
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Memorandum froa the Office of Lt. General Hull in the latter part of
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November,
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of necessary materials vas initiated on 8 Decenber 1947.
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plans were mide to utilise structures placed on the test site by the
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Logistical requirenents were then submitted and procurement.
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