particular Mr. Kenneth Englund, were most helpful. The admin- istrative staff of Operation Ivy, 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 fcr our operations and in many ways made our workand stay in the area enjoyable. We owe them our thanks. ; ARS \ 4t , as Pt 3 tomy