Eniwetok, at which point existing cables are inoperative. Field forces are operating effectively with a radio link until repair replacement can be effected. Field surveys and acquisition of construction plant facilities have proceeded in accordance with schedule. The Reconnaissance Report limits the feasibility of aircraft operation to L-5 types. The successful placing in production by the Air Forces of the L-13 has enabled field forces to place such planes in operation with added efficiency due to their greater passenger carrying capacity within the air strip limitations that exist. AGGREGATES AND TESTING: Certain alternate recommendations were made on page V-25 as to concrete aggregate. That portion of the recommendations pertaining to the use of coral may now be considered firm. The recommendation in the Reconnaissance Keport, page V-28, that special testing laboratory vrocedures be authorized has been accomplished and is in progress through the services of the Physical Testing Laboratory of the Corps of Engineers in Los Angeles. In addition, our own testing personnel have been engaged in analysis of actual soil samples obtained from the Site, which will lead to design mixes for both concrete and paving. An advance base type of Field Testing Laboratory is expected to be installed during Phase I at the Project Site for the purpose of construction control. TRANSPORT ATION: On page V-35 alternate recommendations as to Air Transport between commercial and military resources were made. During conferences at CINCPA, during the week of 6 June 1949, the personnel movement forecast by schedules attached hereto, during the Fy-1950 were committed by MATS and commercial 37