TG 7.2, it was decided to rehabilitate as many existing structures
and installations on Mmiwetok as could be used to provide service
or shelter for the operation.
From this island the Service units
would provide support for the construction units located on Imgebi,
Aomon and Runit.
Parry Island, in close proximity to Miwetok, where the marine
cable laying detachment's activities were centered and controlled,
' was occupied by TG 7.3.6 and Navy Signal Detachment #1.
Upon arrival
of the USS Gardners Bay (AV), the Navy Air activities were centered
at Parry using an existing seaplane ramp and other facilities to expedite their maintenance.
The Navy cable laying group, Navy Signal
Detachment #1 and the Navy air group had only technicians for their
projects and the necessary housekeeping personnel.
Therefore, to
rehabilitate Parry Island, it was necessary to further tax Company
_ "D," 532nd EB & SR for the necessary help in men and equipment to
construct, install and rehabilitate the initial set-up, after which
- the construction on Parry would become the responsibility of the
Repair and Maintenance Section on Eniwetok.
On Eniwetok, rehabilitation of quarters to house all the units
present on the atoll was necessary, even though thirty-five percent
of the population were housed on Engebi, Aomon and Runit.
This would
enable all units to assemble after evacuating the test grounds.
In
addition, quarters were made available for inspection teams, VIP's
and the influx of Air Corps personnel.
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The Utilities Section and the