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Appendix “C*® to Memo, Subj: Use of Military Police in Lieu of
AirPolice on Eniwetok During Operational Periods (UJ)
1,
Re“erence paragraph 2c, basic memorandum.
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2,
Morale, especially during an operational period, is a major
problem on Eniwetok. History of the previous operation shows that there
were a total of 4,180 personnel on Eniwetok at one time, Of these personnel, 2300 were Air Force, 1500 were Army, 320 were Holmes and Narver
and 60 were Navy. In addition there were as many as 200 Navy personnel
on Liberty at Eniwetok for recreational purposes.
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3.
Although there is no reasonable explanation the fact remains
that men of one service seem to resent being detained, arrested or in
any way disciplined by other than their own police force. (U)
4. It is probable that dissension will arise between service
members of the Army and Air Force if the Army is required to provide
nolice functions for the Air Force.
Several such cases
during previous
operations at Eniwetok and personal interview with two former Commanders
of the 4951st Support Squadron (Test) fully substantiate this viewpoint.
5.
By retaining Air Police in support of Air Force and the present
method of the Military Police supporting Army Police requirements and the
Navy who are on liberty at Eniwetok providing their own shore patrol, it
is felt that men of all services alike would rest assured of a fair shake,
This policy of using the police of the service concerned to control their
own men worked out very satisfactorily during the previous 1956 Test
Series, Operation REDWING, (C)
AFWL/ HQ
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