of the aircraft decontamination pad, erection of pre-fab buildings
and tents, and electrical wiring throughout the area.
In an effort
to speed up these projects, Air Force enlisted personnel were used
to complete the erection of the pre-fabs and tents,
The other un-
finished projects were given priorities and completed.
This situation had arisen possibly because Holmes and Narver
had accepted more projects than they could handle with available
personnel; lack of clear delineation of the respective authorities
of the Army and Air Force commanders of the interim force; and in-
sufficient local "push" and drive from home.
L.
FINAL REHEARSALS FOR THE OPERATION
Operationally, the Air Task Group's mission proceeded smoothly
during the build-up phase at Eniwetok.
In preparing for BRAVO Shot,
the Air Task Group conducted six rehearsals to check communications
and timing of aircraft arrival at their appointed positions.
The
first were partial rehearsals to work out individual mission deficiencies.
Later, the individual missions were gradually combined
so that on 16 February a complete Air Task Group rehearsal was con-
ducted.
The full scale dress rehearsal was conducted on 23 Febru=
ary with only minor discrepancies.
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