CHAPTER 3
GENERAL ACTIVITIES OF TASK GROUP 132.1
3.1
MISSION
The mission of Task Group (TG) 132.1 included the following responsibilities:
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prepare for shipment, assemble, and place the devices to be tested.
arm and detonate the devices to be tested.
conduct the experimental measurement programs.
conduct the radiological-safety program.
provide technical and documentary photographic coverage.
assume responsibility for the successful completion of tasks outlined in Annex E,
Commander, Joint Task Force (CJTF) Operations Plan No. 2-52.
7. To maintain detailed records of TG 132.1 activities during all phases of Operation Ivy
and keep Joint Task Force (JTF) 132 informed as to the TG 132.1 status of operations, providing specific information regarding unforeseen obstacles to the succesaful completion of this
mission.
8. To be responsible for the packaging, loading, transfer, unloading, and supervision (to
include radiological-safety monitoring) of test samples at all points and in transit as required.
3.2
ORGANIZATION AND COMMAND RELATIONS
J-Division of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL) is a permanent test unit within
the Laboratory and was established to supervise experimental tests for AEC and to assure
continuity of plans for atomic testing programs. In preparation for Operation Ivy, J-Division
becamethe nucleus of an organization which was expanded by the addition of civilian personnel
from AEC and AEC contractors and military personnel of JTF 132. In addition, two military
support units, Radiological Safety and Documentary Photography, were appended to the test
group, which was formally activated as TG 132.1 of JTF 132 on 2 January 1962.
The organization and commandrelations of TG 133.1 are depicted in Figs. 3.1 and 3.2.
The relations between TG 132.1 and JTF 132 were as would normally be expected between
a subordinate and a higher command. TG 132.1, having the immediate responsibility for conducting the experimental programs which were the heart of Operation Ivy, received much support from the Headquarters, JTF 132 and the other Task Groups comprising the Task Force.
In general the requirements submitted during the planning phase were approved by JTF 132,
and during the operations phase TG 132.1 received excellent cooperation and support {rom the
Army,Navy, and Air Force Task Groups in providing these requirements.
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