Lt CHAPTER IV, SECTION 1 In the mess halls at Elmer and Nan special tables were designated at breakfast as ‘‘Coffee and . . .” for those desiring only coffee and rolls or doughnuts. At Elmer during the interim period several tables at lunch were des- ignated as “Soup and .. .” for those desiring a light lunch; soup, salad, and sandwich materials were available at these tables. On morn- ings when shots were scheduled before breakfast, coffee and rolls were served in personnel assembly areas. This was not only a convenience to the general population, but it also reduced the load on the mess hall when breakfast doors were opened after the shot. Economy in food was stressed at all times. A Food -Control Section was assigned the responsibility of establishing the master menu, determining the type and quantity of food to be procured, prorating available food stocks to various mess facilities, maintaining a running cost account of food used, and supervising the operations of each mess. HOUSING. Housing of the Task Force was in general satisfactory, though congestion existed at both Elmer and Nan during the peak of operations. Expansion of the housing facilities at Elmer after the REDWING Operation increased the number of designated billet spaces from 2200 to 2707, or approximately 23%. Allocation of tents at all other camps was madein accordance with requests of TG 7.1 as containedin its letter of 9 December 1957 and to all other elements of the Task Force on an “as needed’ basis. Assignments to TG 7.1 were based on its requirement of housing not more than six men to each 8-mantent. Unrealistic billeting requirements by Scientific and Military Users as reflected in their strength reports resulted in shortages of certain housing equipment, such as bunks and mattresses. This situation was resolved by frequently moving this equipment from housing unit to housing unit and from camp to camp. Reliable strength reports on the part of Task Force groups would have prevented this constant shuf- fling of housing equipment to meet the require- ments of each camp. (Neg. No. W-733-9) Figure No. 4-2. Refreshment Bar — Elmer. were served at these facilities at moderate prices. There were some shortages for short periods of specific brands of the various liquors, primarily because it is difficult to predict accurately the tastes and drinking habits of approximately 4000 new men coming to Jobsite. There were no gross shortages, and bar opera- tions throughout were handled satisfactorily. As in the previous Operations, package sales were permitted. Sale to Contractor personnel was strictly controlled under a ration system, andthe sale of bottled liquors to other elements of the Task Force was approached with the understanding that it was the responsibility of each individual Task Group to control the sales to its personnel and that H&N would perform no policing of this control. There were excessive issues of bottled liquors, far in excess of ex- perience factors, which created a few problems in the maintenance of adequate stocks of certain brands. CAMP STORES. At the request of the Military authorities on Fred, the designation of PX was changed to “Camp Store” on 30 April 1958. Camp Stores were operated at each campsite for the sale of articles for ordinary use and for recreational BARS AND CLUBS. purposes. Retail prices were established by the During the interim and build-up periods a Refreshment Bar, an Officers’ Club, and one Beach Club were operated at Elmer and a Re- Due to the priority of other construction, the authorized remodeling and expansion of the Elmer Camp Store had to be postponed, and because of the large population served, inadequacy of the existing store facilities imposed freshment Bar at each camp uponits activation. On 15 March 1958 the Officers’ Club at Elmer was placed under the operation and control of JTF-7. On Nan a new club was constructed and operated by H&N for the use of TG 7.1. A good selection of mixed drinks, beer, and soft drinks Page 404 Resident Controller. a heavy burden on store personnel. All Camp Store supplies were first received at Elmer and then distributed to other sites.