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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
MILITARY LIALSON COMMITTEE
TO THE
ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION
P.O, Box 1814, Washington, D,. C.
In reply
refer to: 8814
MLC 80
January 23, 1950
MEMORANDUM FOR The General Manager, Atomic Energy Commission
SUBJECT:
Armed Forces Participation in 1951 Atomic Weapons
Proof-Testing
1, The Joint Chiefs of Staff have approved the recommenda~
tions of the Joint Proof Test Committee as set forth in the attached report,*
ec. The views of the Atomic Energy Commission on those aspects of the attached report of interest to the Commission are
requested in order that planning and preparation for this project
may proceed on a firm basis,
3. The Joint Chiefs of Staff have requested the Research
and Development Board to review the proposed armed forces experi-
mental programs.
You will be advised of the views of the Re-
search and Development Board when these are received,
4, The Joint Chiefs of Staff are aware that the planned
dates of tests will be the subject of further consultation with
the President.
FOR THE COMMITTEE:
{sf A. R. LUEDECKE
Brig. General, USAF
Executive Secretary
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*Secretariat Note:
J.0.S,. 1998/13 being circulated separately.
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