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17.
Establishment of a Joint Office of Test Information in Washington
4s an acceptable method of handling press releases.
Assignment of individual
public information specialists as advisors to CJTF SEVEN is not desirable.
18.
In view of the difficulty of submitting realistic airlift require-
ments on a four-month lead basis, it would be highly desirable for CJTF SEVEN
to be authorized to submit firm requirements on a sixty-day lead basis.
19.
High supply priorities enabled the task force to receive critical
material and equipment in sufficient quantities and in time to permit the
expeditious accomplishment of the assigned mission.
20.
The agreement of 1 July 1955 between AEC and DOD on costs and
responsibilities for operations at the Pacific Proving Ground proved satisfactory within the task force during Operation REDWING.
RECOMMENDATIONS
21.
That the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Chairman, Atomic Energy
Commission note the above conclusions.
22.
That the interim strengths of the task group headquarters be main-
tained during interim periods sufficiently to insure continuity and experience
for subsequent operations.
23.
That, because of the complexity of problems involved, future atomic
tests be considered on an individual basis with respect to attendance of
observers, both foreign and U. S., and members of the news media.
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that consideration be given to including in future observer programs highly
selected executives from industry who hold appropriate clearances.
24.
That the military Services continue to afford highest supply priori-
ties to Joint Task Force SEVEN.
25.
That the AEC-DOD agreement of | July 1955 remain in effect during
the interim and next operational phase.
26.
That a danger area similar to that established for Operation REDWING
be established for future operations conducted in the PPG.
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