VOL. Il BOOK 6 CHAPTER IV PREPARATIONS FOR SECOND TEST Re-entry into Elmer and Fred was ordered by CJTF 132 after aerial and ground surveys indicated radioactive contamination on these islands was negligible. Debarkation of Holmes & Narver personnel commenced approximately twenty four hours after the MIKE Shot and was completed by 1200 of M +2 Day. Priority for debarkation was established as follows: 1, Division Heads 2, Boat crews Personnel necessary to reactivate all utilities Camp personnel and All others The work of restoring all camp activities progressed rapidly and by the evening of M +1 Day boats, utilities, and mess facilities were prepared to meet all needs. Upon return of all personnel, a determination of priorities for the work to be accomplished prior to the Second Test was made. The following governed the work assignments: l, Damage on Fred and Elmer from the MIKE detonation was negligible. The Atoll would not be evacuated for the KING detonation. Preparations for the KING Shot and support for the recovery of MIKE Shot data andinstruments had priority over all other activities. There would be 1100 men, including Holmes & Narver personnel, to be supported ashore. Tents and barracks would be used for housing. Blast protection measures for the MIKE Shot would be left in place fo: the KING Shot. 6-53