Personnel were guided by signs and verbal instructions to the personnel decontamination center in the south end of the radsafe building on Medren (Ports) Island. This center was conveniently located near each of the checkpoints so that “tracking” of contamination was minimized. Upon entering the center, personnel disrobed, discarded protective clothing and items of equipment into the appropriately marked containers, showered, and then passed into the @rying room, where they were again monitored. Drikiar4 Wyae If “clean," Art, \ ' they passed into the “clean” change room, retrieved their personal Clothing, dressed, and returned to their organizations. contaminated, they were returned to the shower. If found still In several cases, localized "hot" spots were found on body extremities; these were decontaminated by applying a hand brush and more soap. Various chemical solutions and agents were available to aid in the decontamination, but their use was not necessary. 1. Equipment decontamination. A control checkpoint was established at the boat landing just north of the personnel pier on Medren Island. Departing vehicles had their interior surfaces lined with paper. All landing craft with vehicular or other mobile equipment were instructed to land at the designated boat landing, where the control officer of the checkpoint monitored the equipment. If "clean," the equipment was moved to its destination; if 3-41 hon te we a