~*~ Each flyaway aircraft was assigned a military courier by the J-4 Section of JTF 7 who was responsible for delivery of all samples to the appropriate laboratory or its representatives. All samples were manifested by the J~4 Sample Return Officer, who in turn provided the military courier with three copies of each manifest: one for U.S. Customs at Hickam, one to be mailed back to J-4, TG-7.1, after delivery of the samples, and one for the militaug-courier's file. Besides receiving a copy of each manifest at Hickam, U.S. Customs cleared each flyaway aircraft at Eniwetok. In addition to carrying samples to the ZI, flyaway aircraft returned one device (Buckeye) on Flyaway 2 for the Dogwood shot. Also, in one instance (Redwood and Elder) firing times enabled samples from two shots to be dispatched on one aircraft. Because of the large number of flyaway aircraft provided to satisfy the shot schedule, the reduction in enroute time, and the adequate back-up support provided at all times by J-~4+, JTF 7, the combined flyaway program was considered one of the most successful ever conducted. A requirement of three flyaway aircraft was scheduled for the Teak event. However, requirements did not materialize for Flyaway 1 to Hickam. The Flyaway 2 C-97 departed Johnston for Hickam at 020330Z August and terminated at Hickam AFB. A third flyaway C-54 for Eniwetok with film for TU-5 aborted. The film and its courier were placed aboard the Hickam fly- away and flew from Hickam to Eniwetok on a MATS scheduled flight on Au- gust 2. This section does not include flyaways for the Fig and Orange events. 3.12 ARMING AND FIRING The Arming and Firing Organization was concerned with the following responsibilities: 1. Supervision of tests to assure reliability and readiness of the complete arming and firing system. 2. Safety in relation to the firing system components during dry runs after installation at the zero areas. 3. Making final connections of the device to the firing system. 4. Performing disarm operations. The arming and firing personnel worked closely with the LASL, UCRL, EG&G, SC, and DOD organizations that were connected with firing activities. All testa were conducted jointly with representatives of the agencies responsible for the components under test. The arm and fire activities were conducted in steps as outlined: 1. Initial planning and study of the requirements for the individual shots was carried out with the organizations concerned, and further coordination to assure that components and circuitry were adequate to meet all requirements. 2. Compatibility checks were conducted on the firing equipment to as- 3. Manual runs were often held locally at the zero site for calibration sure an adequate and reliable system prior to installation at the zero site. and preparation of equipment for dry runs. 4. Dry runs were observed in order to ascertain that the fire components and associated monitors operated properly while connected in the shot arrangement. 101