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ORGANIZATION OF AIR FORCES FOR OPERATION SANDSTONE
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To effect closer coordination between the operating units of the Task
Force, one of the Deputy Commanders, Major General Ser, was also nemed
Commander, Air Forces.
On 14 October 1947, ag Commander, Air Forces, he
was delegated! the responsibility for all air operations (except heli-~
copters. and those incident to off-shore patrol), military seouritywithin
the Air Task Group, meteorological service, inter-island air transportation,
air rescue, and aerial photographic service.
He was made responsible for
the operational planing of the Air Force units assigned him in accordance
with directives of the Joint Task Force SEVEN Commander and requirements
of the Scientific Director.
About 15 March 1948, he was directed to
establish a system of air traffic control in the Kwajalein-Eniwetok area.
During the actual tests, he commanded and/or operated all aircraft, ine
cluding helicopters, operating fron Kwajalein and Eniwetok Atolls except -
Naval patrol airoraft.
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MISSION OF AIR FORCES IN OPERATION SANDSTONE
The mission of the Commander, Air Forces, under Joint Task Force SEVEN,
was;
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To cooperate with the Atomic Energy Commission in the conduct
of tests required by that organization.
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To conduct such other air teste as desired by Armed Forces
and approved by the Proof~-Test Committee.
gee Field Order No. 1, Hq, JTF=7
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