_. _ 5. ee Until the lcttcr mentioned in paragraph 1 was endorsed back &this headquarters, this clemont had no r sponsibility toward obtaining ratiati:n readings at Rongerik though muck assistance was given to all concorned in the planning of the visits, As a result all readings of radiation have been sent to the radiological safety people and to the medical officers in the various hexdquarters. If these readings are desired, they may be obtained from JTF SEVEN J-3. 6. Request relief from the instructions contained in 2nd Indorsement of the letter citcd in paragraph 1. It appears that the WREP has been opereting undcr two sets of instructions. The instruc- tions containcd in the cited letter have been fulfilled substantially by the destroyer survey party with additional information obtaine® or subsequent amphibious aircraft trips. The trips to Rongerik are bing performed in a very excellent manner under the working agrcoment sub- mitted as inclosure #1. To change the present working arrangement would only lead to confusion. 1, Notes on Working Agree- ment (Major Robinson) 2. Report on Visit to Rongcrik Atoll (Lt, McDaniel) FELLIE F ROBINSON Major, USAF Commander and a <a « = “SE, 2 Inels:

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