CHAPTER Il, SECTION 2 Mobilization of manpower was effected to provide a build-up of personnel in phase with the planned availability of working drawings and materials and within budgetary requirements. Personnel requirements had to be periodically re-evaluated to keep abreast of the changing program. In January 1956, it was apparent that because of the late receipt of working drawings, it would be necessary to accelerate scientific station construction beyond that originally planned. Emergency increases in personnel were effected. However, because of the long period required for recruiting, the relatively short period of probable employment of new employees, and a tight labor market, it was impracticable to hire all the additional men required to effect this acceleration. The authorized work week was 54 hours. Any requirements for work in excess of 54 hours were carefully scrutinized by management and had to be justified before approval was granted. Prior approval of overtime in excess of 8 hours per week was obtained from the Manager, Eniwetok Branch Office and all cases of overtime were documented. The need for acceleration in - ~~ ~ “ . cae ae . 7B lt i away ra > + x , . was required at intermittent intervals in unloading ships, for marine, camp, and warehouse operations, and administrative services. The en- tire overtime pay in excess of 54 hours during the period of 1 July 1955 through April 1956, a period covering most of the construction phase, average six per cent of the total payroll. Maxi- mum use of overtime was required during the critical month of April 1956. Overtime pay during this month rose to 17 per cent of the gross pay for the month. In view of the conditions that existed with respect to the tight construction schedule, this overtime was not excessive. In a project of such complexity and magnitude as Operation REDWING, all eventualities could not possibly be anticipated and rapid scientific advancement during the planning period required a constant modification of plans. With the cooperation of the represen- tatives of AEC and the various other agencies involved, the project was carried through to the successful tests of 1956. : a Figure 2-22 Page 2-20 construction also affected personnel engaged in services collateral to construction, and overtime Clearing for Airstrip - Nan