ahaa ‘ MOI EBS DEC 13 1972 Lt. General Carrell H. Duna, WA Director, Defense Nuclear Agency Washiagtern, D. C. 20305 Dear General Dwnn: During the period Nowember 3 to Nowenber 25, 1972, a detachnent of HM 462 of Marine Air Group 36 provided helicopter support to the Atouic knergy Commiesion in a radielogical survey of Eniwetek Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This survey is en essential step toward ultimate rehabilitation snd repopulation of the islands of Enivetok. The HMH 462 Enivetok Detachment, wnder cowmand ef Captain G. fT. Schuidt, USMC, arrived on Kwajalein by LST lift en November 3 and was joined there by eugineers and technicians ef the AEC and {ts contractor. By the following day, the two helicopters were operational with radiation detectors, electronic data processing systems, and photographic equipnent installed. Calibratien and familiarization flights were wade at Kwajalein from November 4 through 6, and on November 8 both helicopters staged to Eniwetok, recording radiological data on the arrival flight. From November 8 toe November 24, every scheduled mission was flown as requested with a high degree of technical success. Having made a preliminary review of the data obtained, we recognize that we have proven out a valuable new surveillance capability. Bee tage ee I am informed by our Survey Field Manager that the performance of the Detachment was consistently outstanding. The motivation, professionalisa, and enthustasa of all attached personnel made major eontributions to a highly successful mission wherein the operational sorties totaled more than twice the original estizate. | CODED et wo ED CARI : , I take this means of expressing to you the Commission's appreciation = =, --—} for the exceptional contribution of the HM 462 Enfwetok Detachment ‘%- ">"| and for the staff and logistic support which made it possible. EG fot pte ~ DP Box 3/3 ect FROST SSfter ; FILED fe Joe. 16 Av 1922 — FefS 1978 Sdb- Yo~ / Ye of 722. Kh . _ OFFICE |ee pons coceeeecceececee cee veve|ecceceecececeeceeesseceee ceeeesceeeseeeeeeeescdc ceeeecceeeeeeeeee: SURNAME p» _ DATE B® |. __......--.---------Form AEC-318 (Rev. 9-53) AECM 0240 wea lee cc eee eee pega pe egret wee ce ceee cece cece tcc e ec cece) cece cee cee cee cee neeene cece cee ee neces ee eee reece commeneneneneeee nes