Note that projected budget estimates for FY-61 sent to Headquarters JTF-7 in the spring of 1960,indicate that Task Group 7.3 still requires money for operations oe cme in FY 61 and here is a letter dated 24 Feb. 1960 from the Commander of Task Group ‘me 7.3 (signed by T.M. Blockwick, acting Chief of Staff) which states, "The primary JID mission of Task Group 7.3 in support of JIF-7 operations includes the precise positioning of target ships as well as mooring, ship salvage and diving operations. To maintain this and other capabilities required for the successful accomplishment of tasks assigned during overseas atomic tests, it is essential that a continuing training program be pursued. This is particularly important in view of the high degree of readiness required in the minimum length of time which might be expected for a build up and preparation." Other correspondence indicates that a D.M. Tryee may be the Commander and that the Task Group is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The budget is quite modest requesting $36,500 for FY 1960. Here is a piece of correspondence in the Secretary's files which may not be documented elsewhere and which is important enough to note. It is to the Chairman of the Commission on 24 February 60 from Kistiakowsky NY who was then the Pr esidents! Scientific Advisor and it says:" The | President has asked me to inform you and Secretary Gates that he considers a vigorous and continuing research and development program on the detection of underground and high altitude explosions to be a matter of high priority and that he hopes the DOD and the AEC will find it possible to finance this program for FY 61 within their existing budgets. I am forwarding —, a copy of this letter to Secretary Herter. "'