—_—_— PART Ill, CHAPTERS 9 and 10 D-14 (Inter- and Intra-Atoll Shipping), dated 20 Novemver 1956. A representative of TG 7.5 stationed at each camp was responsible for the receipt and shipment of all supplies and the allocation of space aboard surface craft and aircraft. Each Task Group Commanderprovided TG 7.5 with the names of persons authorized to make requests for shipments; requests of authorized persons only were honored. The volume of cargo originating at Site Elmer during HARDTACK far exceeded that of any previous operation: Air freight to all Weather and Rad-Safesites ............00000.. 96,402 Ibs. Air freight to Johnston Island ooo... eee 1,048,304 lbs. Air freight to Bikini Atoll .... 389,048 lbs. Air freight to Mainland........ 369,999 lbs. Surface freight to all Weather Rad-Safesites ............0......... 8,198.8 LT Surface freight to Johnston Toland... ecsscesceseeeseeee 4,052.9 LT Surface freight to Bikini Atoll o.oocceceeeceeeseeenee 28,130.2 LT Intra-atoll freight shipments ..................c0:00 92,149.5 LT 9.6 A joint motor pool system of dispatching vehicles for all Task Groups was not established, except at Johnston Island. At Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls each Task Group main- tained dispatch controls of their assigned vehi- cles. Bus service was provided at Sites Elmer, Nan, and Johnston Island, with routes and schedules established jointly by CTG 7.1, 7.5, and CJTF-Seven. 9.7 Surface andair-lift support by TG’s 7.3 and 7.4 from the Mainland to the EPG and within the EPG was excellent, particularly in relation to the move to Johnston Island. CHAPTER 10 SUPPLY 10.1 Supply requirements for Operation HARDTACK were increased in magnitude over any previous operation. In anticipation of a program equal to REDWING,procurement of inventory supplies was initiated as far in advance as procedures, regulations, and availa- bility of funds permitted. The addition of a number of events early in June led to a program of “crash” buying; however, requirements were met, and no delay in the program resulted from a lack of materials. In general, basic materials were already on hand and preliminary work could proceed while awaiting delivery of more critical items. Advance procurement before con. struction plans were firm resulted in some expenditures for certain facilities at Truk and Ponape which were later deleted from the program. However, the existence at Jobsite of material procured for these stations allowed increased flexibility later in the program in accommodating additional scientific construction which could not be foreseen. A proposal to increasethe basic_jnventoryhyseveral‘million’dollars.in anticipation of future programs has been sub- atte larger Basic “inventory will permit greater leeway in design and construction during ‘an actual test period, and will reduce the necessity for “crash” buying and a tremendous amount of air freight. Orderly procurement in accordance with Government policies for proper documentation, expediting, and traffic control will greatly reduce costs. 10.2 During the interim period, additional warehouse space totaling 12,800 square feet was provided with the erection of a paint warehouse, a general stores warehouse, and a bulk storage?/warehouse. A considerable amount of stabilized storage area was given up to other activities, and new areas as yet have not been completely integrated. However, a more compact and efficient operation can be expected for future test series. Warehouse facilities provided for 80,069 square feet of inside storage, 49,524 square feet of refrigerated storage, and 547,750 square feet of outside storage. Limited personnel and equipment support from the J-4 Section, TG nh was provided at Eniwetok and Bikini tolls. 10.3 Roll-up of all off-atoll operations was completed on 18 August 1958, with the exception of Johnston Island which was completed on 19 September 1958. Equipment necessary for the operation of these sites has been returned to inventory at Site Elmer. DOD equipment and facilities for. all Weatherand Rad-Safe Stations have been turned over to the AECandwill become AEC property. aoe ee ee "PRET HHEKETTETETLAELHHRAERHARHHEARHHEHRHMGS f : iD ~