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HEADQUARTERS
TASK GROUP 7.1
JOINT TASK FORCE SEVEN
P. ©. Box 1663
LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXIco
TO:
G. L. Felt, CT 7.1
FROM:
Robert H. Campbell, J-6 -
SUBJECT:
TAONGI ATOLL - CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL:
DATE:
1 February 1957
J6-3465
ENCLOSURES:
A.
H&N CONFIDENTIAL DI Ltr LA-1986 dtd 30 Jan '57
to J. B. Sanders, Subj: Taongi Atoll - Construction
and Support Requirements
B. J6 CONFIDENTIAL DI Sk. E-454dta'i'Feb '57
Title: Proposed Taongi Master Plan
As directed during discussions of possible uses of Taongi
Atoll held on 2 and 3 January 1957 (J3-H-28 and 29 dtd 15 and 16
Jan '57 respectively) we have examined the construction and support
implications of using Taongi Atoll as a firing site.
Two situations have been examined:
1.
The minima condition described by Mr. Gibbins during
the 3 January meeting which. considers a telemetering
station and tower as the only scientific requirements
necessary ashore for RARDTACK.
2.
A maximum condition - which might represent the eventual
use of the Atoll - consisting of a combination of the
facilities found on Enyu Island and the Yurochi Complex
of Bikini Atoll.
Estimates of the construction and support requirements under
these two situations in terms of manpower, time and money are con~ tained in Enclosure A.
The concept of HARDTACK advanced by UCRL is certainly of a
minimum nature; we feel, however, that if the Atoll is once used
subsequent operations may result in an expansion of its facilities.
We feel rather strongly that if there is to be any development of
Taongi Atoll it should be accomplished in a fashion compatible with
ultimate expansion to an installation comparable te a combination
of the facilities now found on Enyu Island and in the Yurochi Complex
of Bikini Atoll. With this is mind, Enclosure B is suggested as an
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