Living Accommodations

The majority of visiting parties will be housed on Parry Island, either
in aluminum buildings or in tents. The available living quarters of both

types have been allocated by AEC among the three majorcatgories: i. e., the
military, AEC, and Holmes & Narver. The assignment of each particular
individual will be made by the designated authority for cach of these major
groups. Under normal conditions accommodations are not crowded, and

living conditions are quite pleasant. There will, however, be shore periods

of a few days during which there will be concentrations on Parry Island, at
which time there will be unavoidably crowded conditions. A certain number
of people will be housed for varying periods on one of the other islands, at
which location they will be assigned tents, which are mounted on concrete
slabs, and equipped with comfortable beds. They are in all respects as
pleasant as the aluminum buildings.
All things considered, it will be impracticable for people to retain
accommodations at more than one location at the same time. This is
especially applicable during periods of peak population. Therefore, when
an individual moves from one site to another, even for a short period, it

will be necessary to utilize his primary housing billet for the use of some

other indvidual. He should, therefore, either take all of his belongings with
him on these temporary trips, or arrange to store them in space which will
be made available for this purpose.

Water Supply
Each of the occupied islands is self-supporting in the matter of fresh
water, and all water used for drinking, cooking, and showers is fresh water

which is distilled on the island. While the supply is considered adequate,
it will be essential to limit the use of fresh water to a minimum during

periods of peak population, andat all times everyone should make a consciouseffort to conserve water and avoid waste.
Messing Accommodations
Aluminum buildings are provided on each island for use as a mess
hall and kitchen. The seating capacity is designed for normal populations,
and it will be necessary to usc two or three seatings for each meal during
peak population periods. There will also be shore periods on Parry Island
during which temporary mess tents and field kitchens will be employed.
The supply of fresh and frozen food is adequate, and the variety has been
considered excellent.

Each individual at the Atoll is charged $10.50 per week for all accom-

modations, including food, housing, and laundry, insofar as facilities permit.

This charge is pro-rated for short periods at the rate of $.50 per meal.

temporary facilities for billeting transients who may become stranded on

Collection of this fee will be made periodically by the Holmes & Narver
Administrative Officer from individuals whose stay at the Atoll covers a
prolonged period of time, and upon departure for temporary visitors. The
acceptance of personal checks is not permitted; therefore payments must
be made by cash, postal money order, cashier's check or traveller’s check.

In all cases in which an individual's biller assignment is transferred from
one site to another, he should so notify the Camp Department Office, in order
that records can be properly maintained, and various service facilities, such
as quarters, bedding, laundry, and messing, can be efficiently regulated.

Medical Facilities

In emergency cases, such as disruption of travel facilities, there will be

outlying sites.

A small emergency hospital is provided on Parry Island, where there is
a licensed physician and surgeon anda licensed dentist. There are also male

hospital attendants or male nurses on Parry Island and on each of the other

Laundry Facilities

Laundry facilities are provided and operated by the management, and

are available for the use of personnel onall islands on the Atoll. Laundry

is collected once each week, and is normally delivered three days later.

During peak population periods it may be necessary to limit the amount
of “finished” laundry for each individual.

All individuals should acquaint themselves with the proper procedure
regarding preparation and delivery of laundry bundles, and the schedule of

pick-up and delivery of laundry at various sites. This information is avail-

able in information bulletins which are posted.

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occupied islands, where first aid stations are maintained. These facilities
should be utilized primarily for emergency treatment. In those cases requiring prolonged medical care the patient is normally transferred co

Kwajalein, Honolulu, or the mainland, where more complete facilities can

be provided.

Transportation within the Atoll
There are three types of personnel transportation facilities within the
Atoll, as follows:

(a) Aurcraft.

CTG 34 provides a certain number of small personnel

aircraft for transportation between the various islands. These are normally

assigned to Task Group 3.1 on a day-to-day basis, the number depending
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