—6-E-CREE APPENDIX "D" DRAFT LETTER TO THE MLC 1. On November 13, 1957 I wrote to you concerning our plans for testing in Operation HARDTACK, Your reply of November 22, 1957 assured the Commission of appropriate Department of Defense support. On December 5, 1957 you furnished additional comments and recommendations concerning HARDTACK testing. | By letter dated January 2, 1958 to Mr. Quarles, I outlined the revisions to the HARDTACK test program to meet the needs of the accelerated POLARIS warhead program. 3. The President has been requested by letter, which is attached, a copy of to authorize the expenditure of the materials for the shot schedule now planned, This letter was coordinated with the Honorable Herbert B, Loper, Chairman of the MLC, prior to its dispatch to the President. I shall inform you when approval is received. _ 23 . Appendix “DN