9.
The roll-up operation included 8 related problem of leaving
sufficientequipuent on hand ●t ~iwetok to provide for the needs of
a small Post-Sandstonegarrison. Transportationplaming for the roUup was hindered by the lack of a decision as to how large the garrison
would be, and what each serrice would cmtribute.
The amount of cargo
to be loaded in the roll-up could not be determined until it was known
what equipmsnt must remin.
Rough figures were worked out, and
assumptions uade in order that CTG 7.2
could have aoam basis upon
which to plan. The resinprovisions for the transportationoperation
in Post-Sandstonewere protided by leaving the following msjor equipment:
LCM (6)-56? I/N
LCVP
Rehabilitated 35 ton Northwest Crane
L-5 aircraft
Miscellaneous cargo handling gear
Several 7-10 ton cranes
Bulldozer
Jeeps
2* ton cars tmcke
Miscellaneous type furk lifts
.
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