PRIVACY ACT MATERIAL REMOVED aa This first phase investigated the problems associated with the assumption that a partial or complete evacuation of TG 7.4 might be necessary from Eniwetok. The details of this study are available in ‘the CASTLE Files.” Dre : » SAC Operations Analyst, performing duties with Headquarters, Task Group 7.4, was preparing a study of the possible effects which such planed tests might have on Eniwetok Island. paper will be discussed in a later chapter, Dr. Meanwhile, the problems associated with the assumption that Eniwetok might not have to be evacuated for a test conducted at MIKE Crater wero being investigated in a separate study by the Plans and Recuirements Division. Consideration was given to those precautions which had to be taken to safeguard personnel and ecuipment from the direct and indirect hazards which were likely to ensue from tests conducted in the Eniwetok Area, At 1400 hours on 29 March, the ROMEO critique was held in building 79. ee The meeting was opened by L. ~ " Ha introduced Lt +, Commander of Weather Central Element, who reviowed the weather prior to ROMEO shot. predicted winds prior to day. _.c« " had prepared a char* of ROMEO shot versus actual cbserved winds on shot Throughout 75 percent of the period discussed, winds were in the direction and at the speeds indicated. continued the critique by reviesétg tha incidents and difficulties experienced by Task Group:7.4 on ROMEO Jey, ‘the inci.- dent of an F-°4 landinz with the runway partially blocked by a Coleman 54. Staff Study. ee oe ee ee a ee we ee: ee et en REE ane