The Castle exnerimental programs will be at least as extensive as and probably greater in scope than Ivy's. A stfuc- tural effects program will not be conducted on Bikini, but may be conducted on Eniwetok providing the desired structures can be erected in the limited time interval between Ivy and Castle. The Eniwetok-Bikini plan presents greater surface and air trensp»ort requirements as well as broader security problems, than Greenhouse and Ivy. A forward temporary camp to accomno- dave approximately 5uu wen and a C-47 air striv are contemplated on Bikini witn “niwetok the main base of operations including air susport. Support reacired on Kwajalein will be considerably less tnan tnat for Ivy. Ovher support requirements are: (1) round-trip air and surface transportation to be initiated as con- struction requirements dictate, on a schedule to be determined. (2) C-47, seaplane, liaison viane, and nelicopter capabilities at Bikini in a magnitude commensurate with Bikini base develop~ ment. (3) t A stevedoring company at Bikini capable of handling cargo ships from Eniwetok and ZI. (4) ¥ € An AGC type ship and the USS Curtiss will be rea-zired for firing cortrol purposes, nuclear v component storage, and transportation during the operational period at Bikini. (5) An LST, LSD, several LSU's, and a boat pool in- ’ cluding DUAW's, will be reqsired at Bikini immediately following Ivy. Tugs ana barges will be required if piers are constructed. A preliminary reconnaissance of Bikini is presently being BEST AVAILABLE COPY -59wis ° AN N