CHAPTER IV, SECTION 1 1500 ———— Actual Population —e—-e— Predicted Population 1250 oe | i ae >> 1000 > . 750 — 500 a_i = --|-—-r-s— \ 4 \ ann . \ \ N ~ ‘ 250 10 17 24 MAY 3i 7 Chart No, 4-9. 14 5 2l JUN l2 1958 19 JUL 26 2 9 16 23 ¥ 30 AUG Total Population — Johnston Island. EPG operations thereafter expanded in scope and in time; simultaneously the timetable for the Johnston Island operation was firmed up, and an emergency recruitment of approximately 50 camp workers became necessary. Permission was obtained to employ personnel with Good Security Risk classification, and ‘the required personnel were phased into Johnston coincidental with the actual influx of the User Groups. time. The size, layout, and equipment installations at each of the temporary camps were satisfactory as designed in almost every detail. Early in the planning it was evident that to serve properly the large populations anticipated at Elmer, additional equipment would be required. However, the lack of dining room space required a schedule of multiple seatings which was not entirely satisfactory. The Elmer Mess Hall went on a three- The unexpected change in plans for the TEAK and ORANGEevents and the very short period scheduled for implementing and manning the Johnston Island camp presented a challenge. seating schedule on 11 March 1958 and con- existing techniques for procurement of supplies, vide a fourth seating for the overflow. A standard menu was established so that all camps would serve like fare. In general, family-style service was provided at the base camps and cafeteria-style service was furnished The effectiveness of the organizational set-up, and mobilization of manpower were indicated by the rapid solution of the problems that arose. It proved that the existing organization was functional and flexible enough not only to accommodate an orderly progression in camp operations but also to adjust and respond to sudden and radical changes. For the first time in the history of the EPG, Contractor personnel were used to augment military personnel in the Army Mess Hall on Fred. In early March 1958 H&N was requested to furnish men for kitchen police duties. These included table waiters, cook’s helpers, and general helpers for maintenance of sanitary standards. Because of the cut-off date for security clearance, permission was granted for the use of men classified as Good Security Risks. The first contingent of men was furnished on 27 March 1958; by mid-April the number had increased to 70. MESSING. Planning for mess operations was based on the use of the existing mess facilities at Elmer and Nan, use of the standard allowances for equipment and utensils (based on 200-man camp increments), and the staffing of all facilities to provide mess service with a minimum of over- tinued this arrangement until 14 July 1958, when a return to two seatings was effected. During the period of three seatings, there were several occasions when it was necessary to pro- at the off-island and Weather Station camps. An outstanding feature of Camp Operations was the high standard of food service, which was evidenced by the favorable comments received from many of the Users. Field forces working in areas other than those with established camps were generally so widely scattered on the various islands that it was not always practicable to furnish the regular lunches. In such cases, box lunches were prepared of sandwiches, for which meats were specially cooked, in addition to cold cuts, cookies or cake, fresh or canned fruit, and cold drinks. At locations where it was practicable, hot lunches were delivered to work sites by mess hall personnel, who set up tables and served the established menu for the day. Mess service was provided in houseboats at both atolls to support personnel whose services were required around the clock at off- island sites. Wider latitude in menus was per- mitted on houseboats because of the limited kitchen facilities with which these boats could be equipped. Page 401