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Captain SMM, USN, Commander MMe, end Qenieees of the
Bureau of Ships it was learned that the shielding experiment proposed ssi! +
by the AFSWP had been rejected as there was some discisaion as to its
potential value and the magnitude of the undertaking.
Discussions were then held with representatives of the Bureau of
Yards and Docks,
AFSWP.
Chief of Engineers, U. S. Army, ond are of the
All were very much interested in the project and thought it of
considerable votential value.
It was also believed that such a -pragecttsun.,
would neither interfere with the main objectives of the operation nor
unduly increase the logistical requirements for its conduct.
On 20
October the Bureau received official correspondence from the Chief of
Naval Operations directing that proposals for projects be submitted as
soon as practicable.
On 4 November a complete proposal was submitted
to the Office of Lt. General@@® embodying essential features of the
gamma-ray shielding test ani it was suggested that it be coordinated
with the radiological safety section work.
the proposal.
Colonel] Cooney concurred in
It was also proposed that Commanier Hoffman and Lt ger
Sali, USN, be ordered to the Task Force to assist in the field work
involved.
These proposals were approved in a conference held on 6
November with Commander MD, USN, DEM and Commander Sa
attending.
This was later confirmed by a memoramium from the Office of
Lt. General Qt in the latter part of November.
Logistical requirements.
were then submitted and procurement of necessary materials was initiated
on 8 December 1947.
Originally plans were meade to utilize structures
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placed on the test siteby the Chief of Higtaters, U. Ss. Army, the Bureau
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