W. J. Stanley H. Pratt, M.D. 1 December 1278 Page Three and that the survey leader will have administrative control over those things that do not involve the safety of the ship. I have the impression that Mr. Otterman considers the American Survey to Uririk and Rongelap some sort of a romantic, South Pacific interlude, and my past expetience has shown nme that he can be quite demanding and unreasonable at times. I would therefore hope that the exact details of the authority and responsibilites for the operations of the Medical Program and the ship be claarly spelled out for Mr. Otterman prior to the time the ship sails for Kwajalein. I don't want to be hardnosed about this but I think in this case that in dealing with Mr. Otterman it's imperative that we lay all our cards on the table so everybody understands exactly where our mutual responsibilites and authorities are. If I can be of any further assistance,in this matter, please don't hesitate to call or write. Please give my best to Harry and Wayne. I think they have dona a suparb job. Each of them is now eligible for the Purple Heart. Warm regards, Hugh Pratt, M.D. efh IO1bOb2