Letter of instructions relating to TM 132,1 radio requirements was received, Twenty-one (21) SCR-508, forty-seven (47) SCR-300, and four (4) Navy type radios were iesued for use by 132.1. Two (2) telephone linemen and one (1) cable splfcer with a cable trailer and a cable splicer cart were sent on ten (10) days My to Kwajalein to assist T 132.4 on installation of their telephone plant. Direct secret telecon between Forward Communications Center on Elmer and JTF 132 personnel at YAR Communications Center, Washington, D. C. was held with satisf-ctory results. Minor changes to expedite traffic handling were mde, Installation of SCB-608 radios in MP vehicles for Blmer and Yvonne was completed. Communications Officers of ™% 152.2 and % 132.1 coordi- nated the movement of signal personne] and equipment in support of in= stallation on Bikini, Installation of the Commmications Center in JI¥ 132 headquarters neared completion. Training of personnel that will be assigned continued. Necessary equipment and facilities for the 8607th AAU operation was nade 7 available. Monitoring of all circuits began 24 August 1952. Norml opera tion of wire and radio facilities continued. a The in- crease of atoll population necessarily increased the work load of and volunn of traffic. Radio traffic, particulerly of classified messages, -- has showa a marked increase, with a resultant increase of work load in the cryptogrephic center, ce Transportation. This activity also experienced an increase in operations during the reported period. The motor pool operations office and other buildings were painted and a new tire rack constructed. aay 9 REGRAD™™ Sto he 8B. . ~ AECER *