"NOTE - The detonation locations are predicated not only on yield
and radiological considerations, but also on obtaining the
maximum utilization of expensive test facilities now in acceptable
condition in the forward area. It is planned in the case of
barge shots to use Eniwetok base facilities to the maximum by
assemblying the respective devices and allied electronics systems
at Parry Island and then tow, or carry in an LSD, to the desired
location,
3.
Operational Factors:
A.
Safety Considerations - Personnel protection measures
will be predicated on the maximum predicted yields of each shot.
Protection measures for "things" will be based upon the respective
design yields.
Therefore, using the above as a guide, it will
not be necessary to actually evacuate Parry and Eniwetok Islands
for the Eniwetok Atoll shots, but because of radiological
possibilities it will be necessary to have the capability of such
evacuation.
All Bikini shots will require complete evacuation
either aboard ship or to Eniwetok Atoll.
B.
Phasing - Preliminary consideration of a base
facilities construction program, the design fabrication, shipment,
etc. of the device indicates a schedule for the first detonation
of about 1 March 1954,
By maximum use of key personnel on
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