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. AFWwt/kKa