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DOD DIR 5200.19
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200.19
WEATHCR REPORTING ELEMENT, PROVISIONAL
APO 187, o/o Postmaster
San Francisco, California
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SUBJECT:
Radiation Monitoring and Operational Readiness Plan
for Rongerik Atoll
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Rongerik Atoll, site of Weather Reporting Element, Provisional
Detachment Number 1, having been rendered untenable by excessive radiation,
mist be monitored to determine the time when it can again become operational
and all operating equipment cheéked and maintenance performed to retain its
usefulness,
2. To perform the mission as stated in paragraph 1, it is proposed
that a team be sent to Rongerik twice a week composed of the followings .
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An Officer in Charge to be furnished by WREP,
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A Radiological Safety Monitor to be furnished by Headquarters,
Task Group 7.he
a. A Radio Mechanic to be furnished by the Commnications Element,
Provieional,
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A Motor Mechanic to be furnished by the Communications Element,
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A DUKW operator ami mechanic to be obtained from Task Group 7,2
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ORITY OF DoE/
BLASSIFICATION CANCELLED
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Provi sional,
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by Headquarters, Task Group 7sAe
3. Transportation for the mission, as stated in paragraph 1, should be
by amphibious aircraft and furnished by the Commander, Naval Station,
Kwajalein. Request for the transportation will be made by Commander, Weather
Reporting Element as a routine flight throuch established channels.
4. It is estimated that two hours ashore will be required to accomplish
the following duties:
a.
Rad-Safe Monitor:
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Determine feasibility of the party going ashore for one
or two hours,
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