was not feasible, even though it had so been requested.
The objection to
this practice stems from the fact that the projects virtually never moved
intact - rather theyesplit forces and created a dual requirement.
Final requirements, as shown on status reports, were 169 jeeps, 112
3/4-ton weapon carriers, 28 2-1/2-ton 6 x 6 trucks, and 4 1/2-ton pickups.
Authorization for TG 7.1 was 145 jeeps, 93 3/4-ton weapon carriers, 20
2-1/2-ton 6 x 6, and 4 1/2-ton pickups.
Some inconvenience was caused by delays in processing and delivery
of vehicles. When large quantities of vehicles arrived and the TG 7.2 Ordnance Shops could not process and deliver more than 10 to 15 per day, assistance was obtained from H&N facilities. The movement of vehicles from
the U. S. to the PPG was behind the planned schedule, which created numerous problems, particularly where the movement of personnel was ahead of
schedule,
two methods. (1) All TG 7.1 vehicles on Eniwetok Island were scheduled
through the TG 7.2 Motor Pool on a two-week cycle. This ensured a complete first and second Echelon Maintenance inspection every other week.
Third Echelon Repair as needed on Eniwetok Island was accomplished by
TG 7.2 Ordnance. (2) All remaining TG 7.1 vehicles were maintained by
H&N (TG 7.5).
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Maintenance of TG 7.1 vehicles on Bikini Atoll was performed by H&N
on an "as required" basis. Maintenance records were kept on each vehicle
and as maintenance was required the vehicles would be turned over to H&N
for service.
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Vehicles which were in use on the various islands of Bikinj and Eni-
wetok Atolls were serviced by portable units, and in some cases temporary
camp sites were provided with mechanics and service personnel as needed
by H&N.
By July 1, a program of turn-in of vehicles to TG 7.2 was in opera-
tion. This program was designed to prevent a large back-up of vehicles
awaiting entry into H&N shops for final repair prior to return to TG 7.2.
Plans were made to return approximately 20 vehicles of all types weekly
until the final shot, at which time the remaining vehicles would be processed
as quickly as possible.
3.7.6
Intra-atoll Boat Service
Boat service was provided by a combined H&N and Navy Boat Pool.
Control of the boats was maintained by a TCA designated at each atoll by
CTG 7.5,
At the beginning of the operational period the TG 7.5 boats were
~ 94 -
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Maintenance of TG 7.1 vehicles on Eniwetok Atoll was accomplished by