Project 03.4 Project 13.3, Project 1.10, Project 1.2, Project 2.52, assembly
of
device, assembly ofMBdevice, assembly
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of portions of the
weapon, and furnishing of all XR
devices and instrumentation on those shots requiring external initiators.
4.4.2
Operations in Forward Area
TU-4 began operations in the PPG in February shortly after the arrival of the logistics support group and construction liaison personnel. Peak
activity was reached in May when 104 SC personnel were present at the
PPG. Operations gradually tapered off until less than 30 people remained
for the last two events.
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A major objective of TU-4 planning was to limit both number of personnel in the FA as well as duration of individual stay. These objectives
were realized with considerable success by the utilization of instrumentation
systems and components prefabricated in the ZI.
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On most projects where
participation {n a multiplicity of shots was required, personnel were rotated
at the end of two months with an overlap of approximately two weeks. Some
minor problems in continuity were encountered with this system but better
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planning should eliminate a reoccurrence.
*4.4.3
Conclusions
1.
An evaluation of early test data indicates that the technical phases
of TU-4 participation in the Redwing operation were generally successful.
2. Support and assistance rendered by the Staff of TG 7.1_contributed
materially to TU-4 success.
*4,.4.4
Recommendations
1. The more extensive use of prefabrication and trailer-mounted instrumentation should further reduce the number ef personnel and the length
of stay per given instrumentation project.
Rotation of personnel should be
on an individual replacement basis to permit continuity within projects.
2.
Difficulties encountered with radio interference by Projects 13.3
and 23.2 indicate the need of good portable radio direction-finding equipment
which will permit location of interference.
3. More attention should be directed toward better organized off-time
recreational programs such as picnics, hobby shops, etc.
4, Off-atoll communications methods should be revised to permit
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