requirements for each new building would be. AS a consequence, last minute installation of branch cables and terminals was required in many instances. Special requirements of the Air Force r elenents for intercommunication systems and so-called “hot lines”, created a particular problem in this respectc All essential services were provided, but because of extremely short dealines the installations were necessarily hasty and not in accordance with recognized standards of workmanship or approved practices. Existing cable (some of which kd been in place for several years) was found to be installed in unmarked and unnapped locations. Unarmored cable was buried without mechanical protection and at shallow depths. AS a consequence, an extremely large number of cases of caliledamage were caused by construction work. Attempts were . made to impress upon personnel of the contractor and the several military organizations that clearance must be obtained from the signal Office before atte~ptfig any excavation; h~wever, little success was hhd with this a~lyroach,largely due to the rapid turnover of personnel and the consequent difficulty of keeping newcomers inforrmd. d. information on telephone plant Fertinent statistia operation and maintenance is appended hereto.26 5. Md-ntenance, Supply and Services: a. The Signal Repair Shop was responsililefor ~ and higher echelon maintenance of all Ar~-furnished Signal-type eqtipment in the PPG, whether in the hands of units or in depot stock. The ShOp alSO performed ad ech~~ ~inte~ce of such equipment ..,, “ 26-TihX 88 - - .. L- - .- - - --- - - - - - - - --- -