Ill 139 The Joint Task Force SEVEN search and rescue capability waa the responsibility basically of the Test Services Unit's eighth element, the Search and Kescue Element, The element utilized seven SA-16 air craft and crews, Besides the search and rescue capability, re-supply support of project and weather islands was a prime function of the element. The re-supply support mission actually required more time and effort than did the search and rescue mission, Aircraft of the element, because of their water landing capability, were used extensively in re-supply . functions to such outlying islands as Kapingamarangi, Kusaie, Utirik, ” Ujelang, Hongelap, and sotho, The element's aircraft participated in every shot rehearsal and actual shot day mission, always with one SA#16 on orbit and frequently with two or more aircraft in the air, Intercepts of disabled aircraft also were a major activity of the rescue aircraft; numerous aircraft with engine failure or other difficulty were intercepted and escorted to safe Landings, AFWL/‘HQ 3