at?-100/PES: ee . fo, Rola tae * a4 A eae de Mail. Mail delivery was satisfactory. Sert 08—58 But there were short delays at times. There was one factor that oould be remedied; mail boats at times wuld refute to receive registered mail for mailing if it did not have registered mumbers, On small commands this is a problem as mmbering facilities are not available. Therefore registered mail had to be taken ashore by yeomen for registery purposes. andmes ing. No problems encountered. 7e Gommmications. ae . No problem arose as to ships handling of message traffic. Volune and ability to process and control were of no problome : s ion, Elmer Island Circuit discipline was not followed between ships “yas ‘r\" poor, ‘2, and shores Callups were not used at all times, and the most frequent procedural violation was traffic not being acceptod according to pracedenceé. be Space available for special Hardteck communication equipment was adequato. Procedure, equipment and facilities were Satisfactory. The use of special radio equipment for Tug and target ships was an invaluable aid to ships involved in this project. @. Personnel, to nan circuits. 8 Security. Numerous times CW operators were incompetent Security indoctrination program was highly effective. Proper personnel were issued badges. Better instructions could be given concerning making requests for badges. The cards that are issued for security officers information and request for badgos were simplified, but ships could not determina what type of entrance requirements to request until arrival EPG.