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Bikini,
Enyu
Romurikku, and Namu Islands in addition to existing airstrips on
Eninman,
c.
-Pacilities should be provided at Bikini Atoll to permit the
establishment of an intra-atoll air support control system similar to that
employed at Eniwetok Atoll during Redwing.
d. The Reflector system of interatoll flights in Redwing was
not flexible enough to provide timely and satisfactory service for those key
members of TG 7.1 whose tasks required them to do extensive traveling be-
tween atolls, particularly on —1 and shot days, and to meet very tight schedules.
Suitable passenger aircraft with a capacity of eight or more should be
provided, on call by CTG 7.1, for such interatoll service as he requires.
During other times it could be used for general passenger purposes.
1.
J-4 Section, Logistics
Water Transportation
The J-4 Section was well pleased with the logistic support furnished
by MSTS in movement of water cargo to the FA. The use of the Marine
Fiddler during the critical period of movement of large trailer vans to the
FA was very advantageous. This type of ship with her capability of lifting
approximately 65 or 70 trailers at one time is most suitable for moving
TG 7.1 cargo.
,
The Brostrom, sister ship of the Marine Fiddler with identical con-
figuration and capacity, was used for roll-up.
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It is strongly recommended that JTF 7 make every effort to obtain
the Marine Fiddler or the Brostrom for future operations. 2.
Air Transportation
The support rendered by MATS for the Weapons Lift and Sample Return Program was outstanding. However, during the lift of general cargo
several instances occurred where extremely important cargo was lost in the
MATS system for several weeks. These items were such that their delay
definitely interfered with several important programs. Close supervision of
the transshipment of TG 7.1 cargo at Travis and Hickam is required in
order to prevent such delays.
It is therefore recommended that more enlisted men be assigned to
the Liaison Offices at Travis and Hickam AFB to provide such supervision.
It is also recommended that at least three officers be on duty at Travis in
order to provide 24-hour service, particularly during the time the Sample
Return Program is in effect.
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