. “: cum re . net = ns and the compatibility of a weapon and its fuzing not onlyee mrtM e OOEEN but with the weapon system, its handling equipment, assembly and storage facilities, packaging and the technical competence of military personnel. Responsibility for compatibility, thus, is held by the Group to include | - development control of certain weapon components and ancillary equipment. Environmental Te sting 17. The AEC contemplates asking for assistance in the area of enviren- Qe testing of complete weapons where the Department of Defense possesses the background, facilities, and personnel to accomplish this task prior to or with operational suitability tests. Environmental tests of complete weapons developed by or for the AEC is the responsibility of the AEC and properly must be accomplished prior to certification for war reserve. ment of Defense facilities has been extensively practiced in the past and is desirable when appropriate in order to avoid duplication of facilities. There ) is the probability that applicable AEC tests performed by the AEC, or by the epartment of Defense for the AEC may be considered retroactively by the military as part of operational suitability testing. : With this view in mind, the AEC and the Department of Defense could profitably cooperate during tests J ee in order to expedite stookpiling. Department of Defense Participation in Associated Fields 18. \ Although military participation has been requested and used to accomplish the majority of work in conducting tests for weapon performance and for weapons effeots, this area was not formally stipulated as one where additional military assistance is desired. The group feels that the military could provide greater assistance to tha Commission in the conduct of these tests. Weapons effects tests arc considered to be of primary interest to the military and should be a responsibility of the Department of Defense. Tosts performed primarily to ascertain weapon performance or to conduct rescarch into weapon phenomenology are a distinct fumetion of the AEC. Steps to Increase Capabilitics in the atomic Weapons Ficl4 19. Project Assignment rr : : ~ we me ee OO Utilization of Depart~- ' a a - On component projects or tests requested by the AEC and to be developed or tested with AEC funds, the AEC should continue to OURAAGiwv CALKGY ACT OF 1946 ~9- sen fuT= A