S+%Lr the Naval Task Group, shared to a considerable degree in the shipTask Gro ping effort. Operational control of surface craft was placed in this unit. Local services were provided at the test site! such as the small boat POO1and provision of a water tender and others. Local travel at Eniwetok was augmented by the use of liaison-type aircraft. Allied with Operation Sandstone was the Air Force Special program, known by the code name “FITZWILLIAM.” This program was not a part of Sandstone, but certain logistical support was provided by Joint Task Force Seven. Only in this respect is this report concerned with “FITZWILLIAM.” In January 1948, request was made that the Task Force make available to the special program out of its funds, $1,500,000. However, General Hull felt that the estimates for Operation Sandstone were not sufficiently firm at that time to make such a commitment. As a result, the AEC made the sum available. As it developed, the Task Force was able to turn back to the AEC more than enough to cover the funds made available to “FlTZWILLIAM.” General Hull agreed that the Task Force would give all possible aid to the Air Force special program, short of interference with its assigned mission. This assistance included logistical support for a number of small detachments, the exercise of operational control over five naval vessels made available by the Navy, transport of a limited amount of equip ment and supplies, and the provision of certain construction at Eniwetok. In addition, special communications facilities were provided by the Task Force. As in all operations involving long-distance water and air shipping, the problems of logistical support for Operation Sandstone were continually harassing. Unorthodox solutions were arrived at. The plan did not always fit the situation. The fact that the proving ground was constructed, and on time, however, attests to the adequacy of the support. The total estimated cost of the operation in the beginning was placed at $27,500,000. Of this amount, $20,000,000 was estimated to be the cost of the participation of the military services, over and above normal operating expenses. The remaining $7,500,000 was estimated to be the requirement of the AEC to cover procurement of equipment and to provide for personal services, transportation, etc., directly contracted for by the AEC. The AEC provided the funds required in accordance with the fiscal agreement reached with the Departments of the National Military establishment. This agreement provided that the funds would be transferred to the Navy Department which in turn would make cash transfers to the other services. In general, required items not common to the Armed Services were chargeable to AEC funds. Unit equipment supplied for and manned by military personnel, which was used for the main purpose, benefit and operation of the Task Force, was not charged unless it required replacement for immediate use elsewhere by the supplying source, Army, Navy or Air Force. Equipment furnished by the services which was used by service personnel and returned upon completion of the operation, with fair wear and tear incident to use, was not charged to AEC funds. Purchases made to provide necessary equipment were chargeable to the AEC and reimbursement was made for damaged or destroyed equipment furnished by the services. Normal operating expenses, such as subsistence, clothing, pay and allowances, including overseas differential; and the operation of ships and aircraft were borne by the respective Armed Services. Materials for base construction, maintenance 87