We determined that one of the major reasons for lack of communication and support in the past was that all require- ments were turned over to the Acting Director of Medical Services and were not passed on to personnel responsible for action. We will now route requirements directly to the action party. We determined the routing of ships and planes so that surveys can be scheduled accordingly, which should reduce charter costs and help eliminate frustrating delays. We now realize that ships are under the control of private shipping companies and their movements are not as flexi- ble as when they were under T. T. control. We learned that in many cases the Rongelap people were dis satisfied. After 12 years of treatment and examinations it is difficult to convince them of the necessity of continuance. This attitude was evident by the fact that many were not taking their daily pills and no one was following up. Since they are scattered among various islands, the individual's cooperation is essential. This is a problem to be handled by Dr. Conard, It is especially difficult to get the patients to go to New York