b. In Situ Radiation Measurement. A physical scientist or engineer and two technicians from EG&G, Las Vegas; plus two U.S. Air Force driver/mechanics. ec. Radiation Laboratory and Soils Sampling. A four-person group from Eberline Instruments Co., Santa Fe, NM: laboratory manager, sampling /processing team leader. Seven U.S. team. One USAF Precision Measurements and technician was assigned to the instrument chemical technicians and two physical science lab and counting lab, respectively. d. chemist, electronics engineer, and soils Navy personnel were assigned to the soils Electronics Laboratory (PMEL) electronics calibration/maintenance shop; two USAF technicians were assigned to the chemical Data Management and Statistics. The Desert Research Institute of the University of Nevada provided a statistician for this function who was assisted by a data processor/computer programmerfrom the Navy. e. Field Coordination and Logistics. A staff assistant from Holmes & Narver, Inc., acted as field coordinator and provided administrative and clerical assistance to the Project Manager; he also arranged on-island logistic support for all ERSP needs. f. DOE Pacifie Area Support Offiee (PASO). This office, located at Hickam AFB in Honolulu, is an element of the parent DOE Nevada Operations Office in Las Vegas. PASO and its support contractor, Holmes & Narver, Inc., provided administrative and procurement assistance, shipping and personnel transportation arrangements, and helped in innumerable ways in solving field problems. A PASO site representative was normally in residence at Enewetak to assist JTG, ERSP, and MPRL (see Section 1.5.3). 2.3.3 Chronology During the spring of 1977, ERSP staffing, operational planning and preparations proceeded with accelerating intensity. Equipment and supplies for the RADLAB were procured and stockpiled. Development of the mobile in situ field radiation detector systems (IMPs) had begun earlier but was proceeding slowly because of limited funding until the principal project funds were released. An intensive effort then ensued to complete development, fabrication and field checkout of the IMPs so they could be placed into service during the summerof 1977. ERSP personnel buildup at Enewetak began in June 1977. The project organization, radiation lab and other facilities were completed and occupied during the summer. By 2 August, all staff positions had been filled, the RADLAB and IMPs were operating, and ERSP was functioning. The project work continued at a fairly constant level of effort until the spring of 1979. From late February until April of that year, an increment of eight personnel was added to the soil sampling crew to collect and prepare additional soil samples required for the Fission Product Data Base Program (see Sections 4.2.2 and 6.11). By late June 1979, most of the ERSP field work was nearing completion; personnel were released accordingly. By the end of September, the work was complete, the RADLAB was deactivated, backshipping of high value equipment and supplies was arranged, and the last of ERSP personnel withdrew from Enewetak. 2.3.4 ERSP Management and Planning Philosophies Experience gained in past ERDA (and AEC)field projects in remote locations had strong influence on planning and management of the Enewetak Radiological Support Project and its staff. Personnel sought for both the ERDA (DOE) and contractor positions were those who were experienced, resourceful, adaptable, field-oriented individuals known to be good team workers. Personne] were rotated between Enewetak and their home bases periodically to minimize stress and hardship on the individuals and their families due to periods of separation. The length of each tour usually ranged from one to two months except for individuals who volunteered for longer tours. 74