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was done to the camp by the high winds that night which did not interfere
with the progress of the mission.
Fingerprinting that had commenced on the USSPickaway in
connection with security measures was finally completed on 24
January, with the arrival of the CIC.
Security posters were conspic-
uously posted and observance, talk, discussions or inquiries about the
structures were conspicuous by their absence.
Everyone was properly
indoctrinated in the importance of his work and their attitude was
exactly what was expected.
Mr. QB, Special Agent cIc, arriyed on
15 January with five (5) Military Police to take over the security
program and operate the beach traffic control point.
The number of
MP's increased until agplatoon of thirty six (36) men were on duty on
these islands late in February, under the command of jt. aM, and
Lt QM second in command.
CIC personnel were rotated frequently,
with agents SE, GU, Qe and RES performing tours
of duty.
A defence order of the atoll was published on 26 January and a
local plan in conformity with the overall defence was adopted.
Weapons were procured from Eniwetok and Technician Fifth Grade QD
Qe const ructed,and operated the armory containing H-1
rifles, carbines and 30 caliber machine BUNA ty
During the last week of January the working groups began making
strides, progressing with speed and efficiency.
The absence of the
thirty one (31) enlisted men rehabilitating Eniwetok was felt and a
request for the return of as many of their men as could be spared for
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