was utilized and thet on a temporary basis miy, Minor residual pro- cessing tasks feft for the Garrison Fores to complete after departure of Task Group 5.2 were finished by tint date, When it became evident thet a tiid-wup in the Fall of 1951 ws une likely, necessity imasdiately developed for ru-processing end reowarehousing many items for indefinite storase periods. With the exception of a re-packaging program for Ordinance tocls «nd spare parts, end a preservation and packaging program instituted for certain Quartermaster items (2), activity in this connection ws completed during the report period. . The major problem encountered in all phases of storage and wars- housing at the Proving Ground hes been that of preserving all types of supplies and equipment, especially metals ami fabrics, from corrosion, mildew, rot and decay, The continuing deterioration ef the pre-GkEENe ROUSE quonset type structures used for warehousing presents a constant challenge anf contributes to the problex in large measure, ’ . - eo ao - FD - BEST AVAILABLE COPY tf (2) Yor a description of thess processes see TAB A. 4 5 C te REGRADED UPCLCSS'FIED ORDER any SEC VR e ¢ F