A2 - page 9 considered three possible solutions to the problem. Proposal A was a solution in which JTF7 would become a subordinate command of DABA. Thus during non-test periods, the Task Force would revert to the control of DASA and fiaison would be maintained with the AEC through the DMA. Proposal B is a second approach in which JTF7 would be assigned to DA§A for administrative support only but would be responsible to both the DOD and the AEC at all times as in testing situations. Proposal C is a third approach which would visualize disestablishing JTF7 and placing its functions in existing government agencies. Under this third plan, only a test planning board composed members of field commnand/DABA and ALOO would be retained. The study group considered the three alternatives and, considering the fact that the AEC requires joint control only after the decision has been made to resume testing, concluded that the proposal A would be the most efficient and acceptable organization. As for manning decisions, it was recognized that BT67 «| presently located at Los Alamos, would not be required during the interin period and therefor it was disestablished with the military personnel returned to their respective services and the action to be completed by 31 August 1959. Furthermore, headquarters JTF? and Task Group 7.2 (at the EPG) were reviewed and 7.2 is reduced from 559 to 393 and headquarters were reduced 56 personnel as of 14 July 1959. As the study progressed and the possible manning figures under the three proposals were clarified, it became clear that there would be less manpower actually required under Proposal C than under Proposals A and B which would have approximately the same requirements. It was finally determined that "in order to maintain readiness capabilities under the assumptions provided and to perform the functions set forth in the charter for Proposals A and 8, it is estimated