chafter 2 - Personnel Task Group 7«4 had the responsilility for the planning and estab- “~\ lishment of personnel activities to support 31) officers and 1915 airmen during Operation HARDTACK, The attached charts (Figures 1 thru 3) reflect the flow of personnel to the EPG during the Luild-up phase and their chasing out as the operation neared completion. This move- ment of personnel to and from the PG was accomplished in accordance with pre-determined schedules based on known mission requirements during the planning and operational phases of HARDTACK. In addition to determination of the total numbers and types of | personnel that would be required to execute the Task Group mission, it was necessary to provide the best possible personnel services while 7 keeping numbers of personnel specialists to a minimum. Consolidated Personnel Sections were established in Test Services Unit(for all their attached personnel) and in Test Base Unit (for TBU, TAU and Headquarters personnel), providing records maintenance, classification and assignment and pay and personal affairs services. Also, Test Base Unit, as the Base support organization, was responsible for conduct of a Personnel Services (Recreation) program and operation of a Personnel Classification Board for all Task Group 7.4 personnel. The Personnel Services Section coordinated with Task Group 7.2 on scheduling of Inter-Task Group sports competitions, and maintained a Special Services Supply, from which individuals could draw almost every type of recreational and athletic equipment. In all, more than $2,000 in recreational and athletic gear was purchased for use by Task Group personnel. The personnel Classification Board convened by Test Base Unit met on four (4) occasions, considering 18 cases involving Task Group personnel. 38 a¢ acu /Mn