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certain Task Group 7.4 organizations, proved to be a lengthy problen,
finally resolved ust before the beginning of the operational phase of
HARDTACK,
Task Group 7.4 had learned in May 1957 that the Complete Assembly
Shelters utilised during REDWING would not be available far use on HARDTACK,
Task Group 7.4 attempted inmediately to secure adequate substitute
structures (see "Partable Buildings,” Chapter I, thie history),
Air
Materiel Command suggested that use be made of Butler type buildings
which could be mde available, although these buildings were without gene-
rators, flooring, and other accessories,
The Director of Materiel, in?
exploring the possibility of using Butler type buildings, found indica~
tions that approximately $6,000 for each building would be required for
the construction of foundation, flooring, and utilities and that each
building of this particular type seemed to be much too large to afford
the flexibility necessary in the utilization of temporary shelters.
Thus, in September, Task Group 7.4 requested Joint Task Fores SEVEN
to assist the effort to secure suitable buildings, preferably Complete
Assembly Shelters.
In October Joint Task Force SEVEN notified the group
that Complete Assembly Shelters definitely could not be acquired for
HARDTACK but that a substitute type was being sought.
In November, Joint Task Force SEVEN inforred Task Group 7.4 that ten
prefabricated shelters, 20 feet by 4£ feet, had been approved by
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