H, WELFARE AND RSCREATION. Plans for the development and utilization of Japtan Island as a recreation area for use by the Task Group to supplement exiating re-. creation facilities at Eniwetok went forward during this perlod. A Recreation Council was orgenized with Capt. J. S. Holtwick, Jr., USN, Commanding Officer of the USS EST"S as senior menber. Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet and the Bureau of Naval Personnel agreed to provide funds and equipment to enable the Task Grgup to construct a suitable pavilion end provide reefer space for cooling beer and soft drinks. ‘It was reemphasised to all units that they carry adequate stocks of beer, soft drinks, and recreational equipment to provide for their own needs, setting as the minimm standard, to have stocks for 30days upon reporting in the forward area. It was expected that some Service Force suprort would be available for resupply during the operation. Reports were requested from all units indicating quantity of beer and soft drinks they would carry to forward area. On arrival of the USS OAK HIL! (1SD-7) in the ForwardArea, the Commanding Officer, in his capacity as CTC 132.3 Representative, took over participation in the development of the prospective recreation area. A survey was made and reported to the Senior Member of the Task Group Recreation Couneil on 8 August.” On 18 August the Senior Member of the Council made a further report to the Task Group Commander, outlining facilities to be provided ani methods of financing the projects. Facilities in prospect included those for softball, basketball, volleyball, badminton, horse ghoes, -miniature golf, golf driving range (plastic balls), ping pone, paddle él Ms .