that a representative meet each incoming MATS plane ftom Eniwetok in order to supervise returning employees. As the arrival of planes was frequently delayed, this service sometimes entailed an almost continuous vigil at the various airports throughout a 24 hour day. Upon the arrival of a group, it was necessary that the H & N representative personally supervise the arrangement of accommodations for each man in order to insure that each man was available for scheduled departure, Unexpected delays in Honolulu usually involved the disbursement of funds. During the operational period, extending from February through June 1951, this service was extended to include all scientific personnel as well as to those of Task Group 3.1. These demands upon the Honolulu Office, combined with the requirements imposed by local hiring, security clearances, and minor purchasing activities, required at ore time an organization of nine employees in that office. The manager of the Honolulu Office maintained the closest possible liaison with all three military headquarters in the area, This relationship was of inestimable value in the resolution of various problems, including those involving the acquisition of naval craft at the Project as well as those concerned with surface ship transportation and air transportation. 14-22