experience gained on Operation REDWING plus the guidance contained in AFM 66-1, Organizational and Field Maintenance, the Task Group MaintenanceControl Unit functioned, throughout Operation HARDTACK, as a single control agency by which we were able to put to best use our limited supply and maintenance capability. The overall efficiency of the Materiel effort is reflected in the outstanding readiness rate of aircraft and related equipment maintained throughout the operation. Further, during Operation REDWING, the then-organized Task Group, prepared a long range construction program which consisted of a number of projects for improvement of facilities in the Eniwetok Proving Grounds. This document was finalized in August 1958. Throughout the period from August 1956 to April 1958 this program was given continuous attention. action, most of the As a result of continuous follow-up essential. projects were completed in time for Operation HARDTACK. WD re) 158