. of the signals. This group furnished, installed h maintained these transmitters. They also supplied the AACS with several BC-799~s (Receivers)for use in their permanent station. The receivers in use by AACS at Kwajalein were in very poor condition. Attempts for replacementshad been made through their normal supply channels, but with no success. The requirementwas therefore given to the CommunicationsOfficer for Air, JTF-7. An attempt to have AACS Headquarters supply the new receivers was not successful since this equipnant was needed for replacement of permanent facilities and would not be included in the roll-up. Lieutenant Colonel Herrick, Supply officer, JTF.? (rear) wired that these items were very critical in the U.S. and if they were not to be returned, request could not be justified. On u March, Lieutenant Colonel Smith and Captain Heaviside, AACS, flight-checkedall the Coasnunications facilities, including the radar beacon8, at Kwajalein and Eniwetok Atolls. The check was accomplishedin a II+ aircraft from TG 7.4. All facilities gave excellent results. By 15 March the following communications requirenmntsof the Air Force had been completely installed: 1. Point to Point (Kwajalein& Eniwetok) 2. ‘ a. RTTY (AN/MR&2) b. RTTY (Wiicox 96-c) c. Cw (BC61O) Air/Ground (Weather aircraft & airways control) SeOtioa XI 125