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logistics information was to be provided in the Logistics Plan,
The
Logistics Coneept described the logistics relationships of Task Group
7.4 to ite elements, particularly in matters of supply, maintenance, and
transportation,
The planning schedule still effective on 24 July 1957 called for
the submission not later than September 1957 of requirements for preposi-=
tioned supplies and equipment.
The late designation of elements to con-
pose Task Group 7,4, however, prevented timely submissions of the requirements,
This problem was expected to exist until issue of the book message. >>
Planning was underway to establish e Maintenance Control Unit for,
HARDTACK, based upon the system utilized successfully during REDWING.
Planning was completed by July 1957 to have Maintenance Control Unit per
sonnel deploy to the proving ground in sufficient time to allow a complete
operational check of the control unit prior to the beginning of the operational phase of HARDTACK,
The control unit during REDWING assisted air
craft maintenance organizations in performing the maintenance mission,
To enable Maintenance Control to expedite maintenance, to acauire supplies
rapidly, and to supervise maintenance technicians, a Maintenance Control
Unit communications network was established.
This network provided con
munications between the various maintenance and supply offices and the
offices of the Group Conmsander, the Director of Materiel, and iaintenance
Control; flight line raintenance stations alsc were :
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nrart of the network.
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