particular Mr. Kenneth Englund, were most helpful. istrative staff of Operation Ivy, The admin- especially Capt. Duncan Curry and Col. P. L. Hooper, provided the support needed to carry out the operations in the field. Comdr. J. H. Barker, Jr., U.S.N., acted as liaison officer; his services were invaluable in the pre-operations planning, procurement of supplies, shipping of material and arranging for transportation of personnel and equipment. The officers and enlisted men of the Oakhill (LSD-7) supplied the necessary assistance for our operations and in many ways made our work and stay in the area enjoyable. We owe them 8) our thanks.