Ltr, SWS, 4950th TESTGU(N), dtd 24 Jul 57,

Commander, TG 7.4, Operation REDWING"
ITEM

2,

“Comments to Final Report of the

REFERENCE NO,

COMMENTS

I P IV 0.15
para 0.15

A storage point for communications equipment, ear-

marked for use on future tests, has been established
at Maywood Air Force Station. This project is know
as “HOTBOX" and includes the rehabilitation of this

equipment. This property is under the monitorship
contro) of the 4950th Logistics Liaison Office, It

is believed that this system will do mich toward
eliminating the delays in the installation of communications equipment which were common during RED-

WING,

I P IV 0,16

paras 0.16 & 0.17

IP V0.4, para
0.5

We understand that some rehabilitation of the eryisting telephone cabling has been completed and that
additional work is programmed, JTF SEVEN comment
is invited on this item,

A secret letter, dated 10 July 1957, from this-Head-

quarters, describing the Task Group Logistic Support

Concept, has been distributed to all known elements

and major USAF commands for use as an advance plan-

ning document,

It is planned to distribute a TG

7.4 Logistic Support Plan on or about 1 August 1957.
IP V0.4, peras

Plans for modification of known participating aircraft are progressing satisfactorily. The progress

of these programs is being monitored by both this
Headquarters and Headquarters AFSWC, For additional

information see Item #4 above,

In addition, the

present schedule of events calls for submission of

requirements for prepositioned supplies and equip~

ment not later than September 1957, Our only prob~
lem in this area is the designation of elements of

TG 7.4 in time to meet this date.

Vigorous action

is being taken to have these elements designated as
soon as possible,

I-P VI 0.5 para

0.5

III P II A, para

1.3f

Local Purchase funds for HARDTACK are included in

the JIF SEVEN FY 58 approved Budget for TG 7.4, to

be expended by the TG 7.4 Logistics Liaison Section,
This Headquarters is more than cognizant of the re-

quirement for a Maintenance Control Officer.

The

present UMD authorizes this Group such a slot and

we have assurance from Headquarters AFSWC that this
vacancy will he filled by 1 October 1957,

AFWL/ HQ
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