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ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSTON
WITHDRAWALS FROM THE STOCKPILE
FOR OPERATION SANDSTONE
Report by the Director of Military Application

THE PROBLEM
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To approve the withdrawal from the stockpile of weapon

components for Operation Sandstone.
BACKGROUND
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Withdrawals from the stockpile are required to meet the

approved schedule for Operation Sandstone.

Commission authority

is required for withdrawals and expenditures of stockpile items.
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It is considered necessary that the following items be

shipped overseas to permit proper conduct of the test:

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