The 100-man mess halls need on these islands were aluminum buildings 100 feet long, with regular seating capacities of 104 men each. Personnel were served in shifts. The kitchen was separated from the dining area by a pickup counter backed by a steam table, cold pan, and ice cream cabinet; thus cafeteria or family style serving could be used. An island containing the coffee urns, the water station, and an ice bin was placed near the pickup counter, with an exterior door between them, This allowed personnel to line up outside the building, enter, be served, procure water and coffee, and proceed to the dining area with a minimum of cross traffic. The kitchen contained a cooking island including the range, griddle, steamer, and fryers. These were covered by an exhaust hood and flanked by preparation tables, refrigerators, and a scullery and clean-up area containing a mechanical dishwasher. The sequence of operations in food preparation was studied and an efficient arrangement of facilities was provided, A storage room opened off the kitchen as did a covered passage to the reefers which were outside the building proper. A small post exchange occupied a corner of the dining room at the opposite end from the kitchen, All windows were screened. The boiler and hot water tank were housed in a separate shed. The shop building and administration building on Runit and the Aomon Group were standard aluminum structures. The shop was 41 feet long and contained work benches and parts bins. The administration building was 45 feet long and divided into a scientists’ office and a Holmes & Narver office by a typical metal partition with an intercommunicating door. The 24-foot-square first aid and fire building used on these islands contained an engine room with a work bench and shelves along one side and a first aid room. The first aid facilities provided were minimm, since they were supplemented by the infirmary and dispensary on Parry and Eniwetok. Along with the first aid equipment, a toilet and space for a cot were provided, because an attendant was on duty at all times. The open air motion picture theatre could accommodate 202 people on wooden benches. The screen was of transite painted white; a platform at one side could be used for briefing, and an 8 foot by 12 foot wood frame projection booth was provided. The refreshment tent for each island was a standard 4-man tent furnished with a counter so that it could be used for beverage dispens-— ing. Reefers were placed back of the tents, and a 20 foot by 45 foot canvas awning supported on 4 by 6 posts was placed along the tent fronts. No flooring was provided under the awning. The concrete power and water distillation plants were banked with earth on three sides and covered on top by 2 feet of earth. The side away from zero was not banked and gave access to the building. 5-118