See 2. a Ree te e, Ai he sia ge wo wis spot aes ¥ fo . J. Stanlay . L Pratt, M.D, Se ; . ; . , ve Pe . vinie2acini ic cakinknda Lite eat te oo : : 1 December 177% . Paga Threa a . and that the survey leader will kave adminiatrative control ovex those thisss that do not involva the gafety of tha ship. I hava the impression that Mr, . ', Otrerman considers the American Survey to Utirct: and Rongelap some sort..of fa romantic,Séuth. Pactfife. interlude, -and my past expetianca na3 shows we that he can be quite demanding and unfeasonabla at times. -I would tharsfora hopa that the exact details of tha authority and reaponaibilites for the _ operations of the Medical Program and the ship be ciaarly spalled out for Mr.. Otterman prior ‘to the timethe ship sails for Kwajalein. 9 =... L don't want to be hardnosed about thts but I thin nk in this casa that in dealing with Mr. Otterman it's imperative that we lay alloour card3 on the table so everybody understands exactly where our mutual responsibilites and authoricies are. Tf I can ba of any further assistance,in this matter, pleads dontt hesitate to call or write Pleasegive my best to Harry and Wayne. -} think they hava dona aSuperb job. Each of them is now eligible for the Purple Heart, © Warm regards, - Hugh Pratt, M.D.