Countermeasures: What can be done practically to prepare Naval Vessels for atomic attack? What are the most effective countermeasures? Are there any means of protecting harbors against an underwater atomic explosion? How can a land area best be decontaminated for tactical operations? For long-term use? ‘ How can contaminated cities be best evacuated? Aided? Strategy and Tactics: How do present concepts of Neval tactics need to be modified? “What military studies should be initiated now, to prepare against atomic attack? vbat sort of atomic warfare indoctrination Should young military personnel receive? Industrial preparedness: What information is needed by industrial leaders, to support the armed forces in an atomic war? in order to prepare How should industrial practices and set-ups be modified? what industries will be vital; which vulnerable? Civilian preparedness: What do civilian agencies need to know to prepare ior atomic warfare defense? What factors underlie planning for evacuation of, and help to, bombed cities? How should educational programs be modified to prepare peovle mentally for the shock of an atomic attack, and to increase an individual's chance of survival? Scientific Preparedness: Which lines of fundamental research should be especially pushed? Which lines could be neglected in order to expedite this? What is the most effective form of cooperation between the armed forces and scientific institutions? How many in each of the following categories should be active in preparing for atomic eventualities: (a) mature scientists (b) young PhbD's (c) well qualified techniciens (d) laboratory assistants? what applied science and development projects should be now considered urgent?

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