16 OCT 1983
SUBJECT:
Report on Survey Trip to Outlying Weather Islands (UNCLASSIFIED)
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Commander
Joint Task Force Seven
ATTN: Lt Col Carlos D Bonnot
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Washington 25, DC
AUTHORITY
Under provisions of Jc int Task Force Travel Order Number 140, dated
25 August 1958, I departed Tinker AFB, Cklahoma City, Oklahoma 0330 CST,
4 September 1955 on a survey trip to the outlying weather islands.
2.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the trip was to investigate the living conditions
on the island of Ronperik, Majuro, Kusaie, and Ponape; inspect the condition
of buildings used previcusly by JTF wits; coordinate rawinsonde procedures with the Navy at Kwajalein and the 57th Strategic Reoon Souadron
whioh controls the rawinsonde stations at Johnston Island and @niwetok; and
coordinate supply procedures for the VREP at SMAMA, Hickam 4FB, and Eniwetok.
3.
NARRATIVE
Major RH Hebner, Tusk Group 7.4 Liaison Officer, SMAMA was contacted
Copies of ‘weather Islands Supply Requirements
4& September at Sacramento.
List were given to him for advance information. The general plan and
procedures for supply of the weather islands was discussed thoroughly.
Wo changes in the original plan as outlined in Task Group 7.4 Cperations
Order were considered necessary at that time.
Major Hebner requested that
I investigate the condition of the 22" boat used at LAZY on the previous
operation. It had been reported as reparable by AF 714 SO at Hickam AFB
but the bid for the repairs was $1800.00. Major Hebner believed that the
cost of replacement parts head been included in the repair cost which is
contrary to existing Air Force directives.
of personnel to contact at Hawaii.
Major Hebner also gave me a list
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