(1)
Operztions
of USNS WHEELING
(TAGM-8)
will
generally be.in accordance with reference (a) and this MOA.
Should there be a conflict as a result of conducting oper-
ations in accordance with these two source documents, the
provisions of reference (a) will apply while clarification and
resolution is sougnz by the Project Manager.
(2)
The Project Manager will promulgate an appropriate Operations Directive in support of this MOA, subject to
‘approval by cognizent major DON operational commanders
(COMSCPAC and COMNAVAIRPAC).
5.
SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT.
a.
This MOA will apply to all DON,
DOE and DOI resources
assigned by the several parties to prepare for, undertake and
complete the Aerial Radiological Survey of the Northern
Marshall Islands.
For the purposes of more precisely defining
the dimensions of the logistics support package the DON anticipates providing to DOE, and to facilitate establishing
accurate cost estimates for planning purposes, this MOA will
be bounded as outlined herein.
b.
Phase I of survey operations will consist of aerial
photographic missions of areas of interest to be defined by
DOE.
This phase will be limited to 300 EC-121 flight hours,
including transits to and from the survey site.
c.
Phase II of the survey will be acccomplished by
deploying the designated base support ship, USNS WHEELING
(TAGM-8),
with
embarked SH-3G helicopter
detachment,
technical
and support personnel to the Northern Marshall Isiands.
Current
plan
is
to limit USNS WHEELING
(TAGM-8)
The
to 77_days
on
Station and 57 days in transit including transits to port for
logistics replenishment and reprovisioning, or same reasonable
combination thereoZ.
While on station, a twelve-hour working
day is agreed to, recognizing the resulting additional overtime costs.
The Radiological Survey, as planned, will be
further Limited to 556 total.flight hours for the assigned
SH-3G helicopters, including those flight hours provided for
predeployment training, transporting personnel and equipment
ashore and for other administrative purposes as required.
Upward adjustments to the foregoing limitations amounting to
over 10% will require formal amendment of the MOA.
a.
Appendix I is an overview of the three (3) series (A,
B and C) of. radiological missions that will constitute Phase
II of the survey.
At Appendix II is a framework schedule for
the complete survey (Phases I and II).
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