a INCLASSINED re only major exceptions to this were orders for gas masks, microscope, The Washington Office . dark field condenser, and a stage micrometer, ? *y “e had been notified of the status of these orders and final delivery was “ made prior to the ship's departure, by Task Croup 7.6 supply representative and his staff at Terminal Island These sogrles were to be used by A fram an AEC warehouse in Qikland. 7 members of the Task Force ag a safeguard against licsht intensities of rt aVly. SA :xad be ‘ Early in February a shipmont of four thousand ,orggles was received For the most part s atomic explosions during forthcaning opevations. ysMal se they were second-hand sogr.es, havin: been stored since the time of Bikini tests, and were in poor condition. Various tapes which had been used to cover the ventilntion heles had deteriorated, and entire lots of goggles were found adhered tosether. Four days work on the part of Task Group 7,6 crew at Terminal Island was required to put the coggles in usable condition. On 19 February the leadin- of material abeard the BAIROKO began but had to be suspended during the week 21 February to 27 February when the CVE mide a trip to San Dieso. Leading was resumed upon return of the BAIROKO to Longs Reach and completed on 28 February, During the voyage to Eniwetok clothing supplies were stored ina nunber of compartments throughout the ship. The initial issue of monitor's clothing was made from the after aviation storeroam on 12 March, This issue consisted cf 1 pair arny field shoes, 6 pair khald sox, 1 suit of navy sreen trousers and shirt, 1 field cap, 3 pair bootees (canvas shoe covers). 1 pair work gloves, L field baz, 1 note- 426 ar .ry con wooo el eee ~ ae tt re t temo . wes a ws oy P ei We rere we te ye