-lb= are capable of comparatively rapid expansion and coordination, In organizing for radiological defense, the following facts must constantly be borne in mind: Practically all actual defensive operations would be per‘ormed oy Area Survey and Technical Servite Units within local organizations, The operntional activities carried out by State units would be linited, but highly technical in nature, fhe functions of the national organization would be largely concerned with’ development of sound training and operational plane and maintenance of tight technical direction of activities, Responsibilities within the regional offices wuld be those of inter~ state coordination, National Organization (Chart )}. In addition to promulgation of sound training and operational plans, the Radiological Defense Division of the Office of Civil Defense would establish policies, principles and standards to be followed in activities of the state and local organizations, The versonnel immediately required within the Radiological Defense Division, includes: Chief, Radiological Defense Division. He would be resvonsible for over-all administration, supervision and coordination of the radiological defense program and for its scientific and technical application within the civil defense program, He should nossess outstanding ability and national recognition in the field of radiological defense, as well as thoroush appreciation of the scientific and technical aspects of this hichly snrecialized field, including its medical implications, His academic background should include a DO’ ARCHIVE C 4 a.