Lo / v . CONFIDENTIAL 0 _ ,O LD CONFIDENTIAL Op-363B/ jm Ser 0227P36 3 June 1957 e. The existing facilities of an LSD or an APA are considered appropriate for decontamination needs. d. The technical and logisticel support of this afloat unit would be a function of Task Unit SEVEN of Task Group 7.1. 4, The JIF 7 Radiological %fficer, MAJ F. G. Ritchie, USAF, stated at this conference that advanced preparation has been made by the Task Force for the procurement of radiation detection instruments, aerosol samplers, film badges and protective clothing appropriate for the needs of personnel of CTG 7.1 and 7.3 engaged in the underwater test program. Accordingly, it is considered that this preparation is adequate to meet the logistic requirements of all target project and recovery personnel. 5. CDR W. C. Brown, USN, Operations officer, Commander Task Group 7.3 stated that personnel of TG 7.3 would provide the manpower for target decontamination with-technical and logistic support furnished by Task Group 7.1 (TU-7). 6.: The Chief of Naval Operations does not approve the proposal as contained in enclosure (1) in view of the recognized responsibilities for radiological safety within the existing command svructure of the Task Force. Much of the advance logistic requirement planning delineated in enclosure (1) has apparently already been executed by the Task Force as indicated by paragraph 4. above. However, the proposal does contain a general review of the logistic and personnel requirements which would be of assistance to cognizant personnel of the Task Force during this planning phase. herewith. Accordingly enclosure (1) is forwarded 7. The Chief of Naval Operations concurs in the recommendation advanced by the conference representatives. It is to be noted that the committee view of Radiological Safety responsibility is in consonance with the view expressed However, the concept of an afloat Radiological by CTG 7.3 in reference (a). Safety support unit as recommended by the committee would not represent facility duplication nor require the elaborate installation alterations as proposed by enclosure (1). It is recommended that this afloat support unit be organized as stated in the recommendation of paragraph 3 above. It is recognized, however, that this is a decision within the purview of Commander Joint Task Force SEVEN. G. SERPELL PATRICK - By dire :tion Copy to: CIG 7.3 . Authenticated: CHAFSWP ONR ( (Code 418 ue LK - Ln : JUSHIPS NRDL - o a 4 A eu? of __W.F.V. BENNE@E,-€DR,~ USN ) be 2 2 he CONFIDENTIAL