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INCOMING ESS.CR

FROM: CINCPICFLT
TO:

DTG 1902252 FB 1954

HICOMTPZRPLCIS

INFO! CNO, CINCPaC, CJTF 7, CTG 7.3
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During forthcoming tests at Eniwetok and Bikini, 40 desires

automatic monitoring equipsent be placed at Ujolang.

will be battary operated and unattended.

This equipment

Purpose is to continucasly

record intensity of radioactive partisles if any fallout cecurs incident to stonie detonations. Occasisnal Ujelang visite by Navy PEL
aircraft will be neccssary to check and read equipment.
2.

Preliminary safety advisory from CJTF SEVEN indiéstes followe=

ing predictions on probability ef fallout hazards in Trust Territory:
&.

Remote possibility at Ujelang.

b.

Very remote at other islands in vicinity of shot sitcs.

3. Consequently no evacuations of any populated ialande aro
planned. In evant post-ehot ‘developments indicate desirability of

certain health and safety ceasures for native inhabitants of certcin

islands, sssistance of ilarshalese interpreters and administrative

personnel from .iajuro District Office or sey would be required by

CJTF SEVEN on short notise.

4. Request your concurrenes in implementing Ujelang installation
8@ outlined abowe, Further request planning arrangements be once for
provision of assistance by Distriet .doinistrotor in cvant reqiirescat
materislises,
'§. CINCPLCPLT will keep you informed regarding any musual dovelopacnts requiring any action by Trust Torritory personnal.

Incl 8 to TAB "C"

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