129 CHAPTER II, SECTION 5 The permanent construction requirements are listed under Budget Projects 5026, 6001 and 6011, and the items undertaken are indicated in Figures 2-5, 2-7, and 2-9. They are also shown graphically in the camp site plans of Elmer, Fred and David, Figures 2-199, 2-200, and 2-201. The cutoff date for reporting permanent construction is dependent upon the date the project is completed and: does not necessarily coincide with the completion of a test operation. To engineer the structures added to the permanent base, maximum use was made of prefabricated buildings. The all-aluminum building (Pacific Iron and Steel type) has practically become standard for such base structures as barracks, mess halls, offices, and other camp buildings. These buildings have double roofs for weather protection, and their most notable advantage is that they virtually do not require maintenance. The steel frame building with aluminum siding and roofing (Butler type) has become standard for warehousing and shops; this type of building lends itself well for these services. Exceptions to the standard designs were those for special-use buildings such as the chapels and the guest house on Fred, which were wooden-frame structures, and for the explosive storage facilities on Rex, which were standard igloo-type steel magazines. Navy Due to the relatively low elevation of the islands and flat gradient of the normal ground surface, the drainage problem in certain areas was given special attention to ensure that warehousing facilities would be accessible and useable during all weather conditions. With respect to the construction of all buildings, there were no unusual problems except for those arising from a compressed construction schedule for those items included in Budget Project 6011. It was recognized early in the program that to have the facilities most urgently required for REDWING completed on time, it would be Figure 2-195. Guest House - Fred ment of steel and aluminum components of buildings and by careful surveillance of trans- portation conditions to ensure adequate cargo space, the flow of materials started in September and was completed in December. As building materials began to arrive, men and equipment were concentrated on these projects and the work was well under way by December 1955. At this time, as previously noted, it was necessary to defer construction of certain nonvital projects in order to complete vital scientific test facilities on scheduled dates. A critical situation developed with respect to adequate storage and distribution of jet fuel because of delays in expanding the Fred POL system. A major contributing factor to the difficulties experienced with this project was the delays in the development of criteria by the U.S. Air Force. Several major revisions to criteria were received during the preparation of design in the Home Office. Also, a number of field conditions were not adequately provided for and a number of field revisions to the necessary to initiate procurement of construct- ion materials as early as possible after the start of the Fiscal Year, 1 July 1955, when funds could be made available. Therefore, in May 1955, the Deputy Director, Test Division, authorized advanced planning and design so that necessary approvals from Using agencies could be obtained and purchase orders awarded without delay. Though unavoidable under the established funding and design approval process, the funds could not be made available until 11 August 1955, and final approval of drawings could not be given until late September and early October 1955. However, authority was received to proceed with preliminary work in advance of final approval of drawings. This preliminary work consisted of demolishing ex- isting buildings, site grading, and pouring concrete foundations. By expediting the procure- Figure 2-196. Jet Fuel Stand - Fred Page 2-207