(1)
Plen overseas high altitude nuclear weapons tests ands
(2)
Prepere for and conduct such tests on a technical "when
ready" basis in the event national policy pernits.
be.
That under the present circumstances of the indefinite nuclear
‘testing "morttoriun," the "test when ready" concent is an efficient
and effective plan of action to maintain a capability to resume testing.
c.
That the plen of operation under a "test when ready" concept
includes the following:
(1)
The nucleus of a test support organization to be established
on a permanent basis -- capable of rapid expansion to supsort require
ments of any nuclear tests recardless of time, location, or scope and
size,
(2)
Selection of Johnston Island as a ready site for high altitude
testing and a possible base of operations for other types of tests as
required,
(3)
Construction or modification of existing buildings and
facilities on Johnston Island to vrevide the minimum requirements for
a ready test site.
(4)
Utilize ‘rmy support on Johnston Island to the maximum
practicable, kéeping in mind the peculior reaguirements of the user arencies,
dad.
That the locction of the test support organization be in the
Weshington area with liaison offices at ��lbuquerque, Hawaii, and San
Francisco, and with a small onesite "readiness" office at Johnston
Island,
ee
That the cost of establishing this concept will be the cost of the
initial minimum construction on Johnston Island, plus a nerligible
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