Af uv a i fo "at f sy. we 409641 REPOSITORY NARA CollegePark cottection RG 326, 46-51 Seeretacy R Boxno, 102 (NN3- 326-93 -007} Fotven 121-6 (10-20- 4 P) Greenhouse o5th AEC“MLC Meeting 4/8/49 3, vy, / : 1951 Tests Admiral Parsons reviewed the organizational planning within the Military Establishment for the 1951 tests and outlined present concep- tions of the nature of the tests and the kinds of measurements which will be made, In response to the question as to why the tests should not be held after 1951, Admiral Parsons stated that he believed that from the standpoint of production and future capability, the sooner the test was held the better for all concerned, He stated in addition, that there wasnot adequate time for preparation,planning, ‘andfull capitalization © on results of SANDSTONEif the test should be held prior to1951.