PMR nee ee eee ee Are fe me ee SM ee owe TN RIM Cl 1 aeRR taaletene PRR eer cerene eA a Cn ee oa ehIelt Pane ee OE ee + Tipit Ot an eo eer A Os emir ee _ SSSa ON representative of the Los AlamosScientific _ Laboratory. 1.3 PLANNING AND TRAINING PHASE Operations plans for TU 3.1.5 were prepared and submitted to TG 3.1 as required. Experience gained from Operations Crossroads and Sandstone clearly indicated that a closer relationship between the radiological safety unit and the scientific group was necessary. During Crossroads and Sandstone the radiological monitors were assigned to the various scientific groups only a few days before the tests, and in many instances metthe scientists for the first time while on the way to the actual operation. In most cases the monitor had not been briefed on the scientific problem. His job was merely that of a meter reader. Alvin C. Graves and Gen Cooney decided that a much better integrated program between the groups was necessary. They felt that the monitor should be well acquainted with all phases of the project which he was to monitor. He should know what information the scientists were trying to obtain, the method used in obtaining it, and, most of all, how he could be of most assistance in helping the scientists obtain this information by solving the problem of radiological hazards. It was decided, therefore, that a special conference for the radiological monitors would be held at Los Alamos1 to 6 October 1950. Thomas N. White, Lt Col James T. Brennan, Maj Payne S. Harris, and Lt Col Leonard A. Eddy of Los Alamos arranged an excellent program in which every project director or his representative presented his program in minute detail to the entire group of monitors. These discussions covered: a. The nature of the project — what information was to be obtained. b. Pretest phase —what equipment was to be used, where and when it was to be placed, and an evaluation of the hazard in retrieving the equipment after the shots. c. Operational plan—when it was necessary to obtain the data and the plan for doing so. After the entire program had been discussed, the monitors were asked to state a preference for the projects on whichathey would-like to -_ +! work. In most instances it was pos«° make the assignments requested. Th. .snitore then spent a day with the project div: siars discussing details of their respective operstions, As a result of the information gained from this meeting an operations plan for TU 3.1.5 was outlined. Each monitor was given a specific assignment and remained with the same project throughout all tests, when this was possible. It was feit that this meeting was extremely profitable to all concerned. In addition to the scientific projects, various administrative details were discussed. These included dates of departure for Eniwetok, duration of tests, mode of travel, physical examinations, payment of personnel, etc. As a result of this meeting the radiological safety group was much better prepared to accomplish its mission. Operational planning continued in the United States until] the departure of the first large group of personnel about 8 February 1951. 1.4 PERSONNEL PROCUREMENT At conferences in Washington 9 and 10 November 1949, attended by representatives of the Joint Technical Planning Committee (JTPC), J-Division of the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL), Armed Forces Special Weapons Project (AFSWP), and the Services, it was decided that JTPC would coordinate procurement of military personnel required by J-Division and its various agencies. Accordingly, Alvin C. Graves, leader of J-Division, appointed Lt Col Donald G, Williams to be his executive for military personnel and asked, through him, that Gen Cooneystate his military personnel requirements. Gen Cooney established the requirement for 50 personnel: 30 officer monitors and 20 logistics and laboratory personnel. He canvassed personnel of sufficient experience and background and submitted the names of those who might be available. CTG 3.1 requested CITF-3 to procure the personnel, some by name and some by job description only, from the Services on a temporary duty or temporary additional duty status during the operational phase. One civilian, Carl H. Menzer, was to be requested ‘through civilian channels. It was also agreed ee ee. wwe eset ae ee sree ee SERS —s COTES 10N