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maximum extent possible supplies and equi pment needed in the overseas
operating area." Each unit, excepting the Test Base Unit (permanently
based at Eniwetck), also was directed to prepare lists of supplies and
equipment needed in the proving ground, these lists to be submitted to
the Director of Materiel for processing and procurement of listed items.
The lists were to be divided into two categories: "A" kits, containing
those items which were to be transported to the proving ground by the
unit; and "B" kits, containing those itema to be prepositioned in the proving ground by Task Group 7.4.
The first category items were defined as
those peculiar to the unit aircraft, including items needed for enroute
support.
The second category items were defined as prepositioned items
such as aircraft spare engines and other mprts, and special ground hand-
ling and maintenance equipment.
Supply levels for at least 120 days were i
planned,
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The “B" kits, then, were of most concern to agencies having responsi-e
bilities in the matter of procuring and transporting the required supplies.
The Director of Materiel, after recaiving the liste from the elements,
reviewed and screened the requirements against reported stocks in the Test
Base Unit (already at Fniwetok), earmarking items on hand by notifying
AFB 2872 (Base Supply, Test Base Unit).
The "A" kits lists were then re-
turned to the submitting uit for requisitioning action and preparation
for shipment.
The "3" kits lists were forwarded to the Task Group 7.4
AFWL/ HQ
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