Grow 2 has; advised. L ‘ eof Class "X" clothing are nearly ex#husted, and that it is probable that Class "X" clothing will not be Tt available for issue on future test operations. In several instances common Army/Air Force vehicle spares and other commen items were procured by Task Group 7.4 although Task Group 7.2 was the designated supply agency. Task Group 7.4 procurement was necessary in order to satisfy VDP, work stoppage and other urgent requirements, The 26,000 line items of supplies and equipment received by AFB 2872 to support this operation were integrated into base stocks. The aircraft maintenance work stands, tugs, generators, and other items of equipment common to more than one type if aircraft were retained in a central pool. The equipment peculiar to a specific type aircraft was issued to the appropriate element. The "B" kit spares were retained in AFB 2872 stocks and issued on as required basis. The storage available to AFB 2872 became critical with the input of the 26,000 line items. This was solved by utilizing outside storage for items suitable for this type storage. Approximately 30 conex containers were used to provide additional inside storage space. The existing organization as augmented adequately supported the operation. (See figures 2, 3, h, and 5.) The decision was made in late March 1958 to use Johnston Island as a new operating site. This phase of the operation was known as Oper- ation NEWSREEL. Task Group 7.4 was designated the sole agency to arrange total JTF-SEVEN logistical requirements at Hickam AFB, TH. The bulk of supply and maintenance requirements at Hickam AFB were available from local and EPG assets. 136 line items of WB-50 spares were procured from the 165 AFWL/HO