13.
LOGISTICS
a.
Transportation
(1)
Transportation activities of JTF SEVEN are unique in the nature
and sensitivity of the items involved, and the great need for flexibility to
meet scientific and construction demands.
Requirements for movement of per-
sonnel and cargo by air and surface lift were originated by the various task
groups and submitted to CJIF SEVEN.
After review and consolidation, require-
ments were submitted through channels to the Executive Agent, CNO, for presentation to the JMTC.
MATS and MSTS equipment were used to lift ali task
force personnel and cargo requirements not lifted by assigned organic support
aircraft or ships,
(2) The phasing of men and material to the forward area began during
July 1955 and was not completed until the end of April 1956.
Airlift by MATS
was used extensively to lift essential personnel, priority supplies, and the
majority of test devices to the PPG.
Lift of devices by air necessitated the
development of a comprehensive plan for emergency support, including escort
aircraft, RADSAFE monitors, explosive ordnance disposal teams, and special
landing and takeoff routing for aircraft lifting weapons and special device
components.
Return of radioactive samples required a great effort on the
part of MATS, and the mission was accomplished in a highly satisfactory
Manner, including increased efficiency within the PPG in the gathering and
preparation of samples for lift.
The slippage in construction schedules
in Jamary, February and March 1956 required additional emergency airlift
‘Uoeations.
Major movement problems were caused by delay in construction
~ Whedules, late additions, changes necessitated by flexibility in scientific
aning, and unpredictable delivery of vendor items to ports of embarkation,
- “ wpredictable termination date of the operation further accentuated the
Naty of accurately predicting airlift requirements for movement of
=~ back to the U. S. In an operation such as REDWING, which was
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~~" €eared to meet changing scientific criteria, it was very difficult
/* curately firm air requirements on a four-month lead basis.
“Sent JMTC concept is acceptable for such an operation, it would
_. “ate for CUTF SEVEN to submit to the Executive Agent firm
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