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Memorandum for Record
Captain James S, Russell, USW
DONALDSON SURVEY - 199
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On Friday, April 15, a conference, attended by Dr. Jensen, Mr. Finley,
Colonel Preuss and Captain Russell, was held on the subject of the
annual biological and piscatorial resurvey of Bikini and Ztniwetok
Atolls.
It was agreed that DMA would forewarn the Navy Department
that the ARO would like a repeat of the 198 performance of Dr.
Donaldson and approximately the same party, equipment and dates.
was brought out that, in addition to the usual two weeks at Bikini
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and two weeks at Eniwetok, it might be desirable to spend an additional
week at an uncontaminated Atoll - possibly Likiep. (ew. /é/%)
Colonel Preuss pointed out that military air travel in the Pacific area
was presently extremely restricted, and therefore it might be necessary
to move the party by commercial air.
It was further pointed out that
DMA should have a fairly concise memorandum from the Division of Biology
and Medicine as to dates, times, numbers of individuals, and facilities
desired.
Mr. Fanley agreed to provide this information,
The availability
of a Navy liaison officer to accompany the party was discussed,
particularly that the chances for availability were not too good.
Colonel Preuss asked if Captain Draeger, MC (USN) might not be called
upon to provide an officer from his activity. fr. Jensen pointed out
that Dr. Denaldson had an aversion to an officer who might have pre-
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conceived notions as to how the survey should be conducted, and therefore
that a general line officer of the Navy might be more desirable.
notify the Navy Department (Op-36), in a preliminary way, that the
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survey was desired by the Commission.
Pursuant to this agreement Captain Russell called Captain Martell (Op-36)
on April 18,
Captain Martell confirmed the extreme restrictiong on
availability of military air transport, stating that the run
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San Fransisco to Honolulu was not as critical as the run from Hohslulu
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Captain Russell suggested that the services of an AVF
(small sea plane tenier), plus a detachment of PRM sea planes, night
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stated that Lt. Schuidt, whose services were provided last time, was
an eminently satisfactory choice, Members of DMA present agreed to
be in order if ComAirPac and CincPac had a mind to condugt a sea plane
"advanced air base exercise in connection with the survey.
Captain
. Martell agreed to make a preliminary investigation both with respect ©
to the AVP idea and the availability of an LOI at Kwajalein.
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Biblogy & Medicine
Attention: Dr. Jensen
Mr. Finley
Janes 8, Russell
Captain, USF
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