Group 7.2 has advised that stocks of Class "X" clothing are nearly
exhausted, and that it is probable that Class "X" clothing will not be
available for issue on future test operations.
In several instances common Army/Air Force vehicle spares and other
common items were procured by Task Group 7.4 although Task Group 7.2
was the designated supply agency.
Task Group 7.4 procurement was
necessary in order to satisfy VDP, work stoppage and other urgent
requirements.
The 26,000 line items of supplies and equipment received by AFB
2872 to support this operation were integrated into base stocks.
The
aircraft maintenance work stands, tugs, generators, and other items
of equipment common to more than one type if aircraft were retained in
a central pool.
The equipment peculiar to a specific type aircraft was
issued to the appropriate element.
The "B" kit spares wire retained in
AFB 2872 stocks and issued on as required basis.
The storages available
to AFB 2&72 became critical with the input of the 26,000 lire items.
This was solved by utilizing outside storage for items suitable for this
type storape.
Apnroximately 30 conex containers were used to provide
additional inside storage space.
The existing organization as augmented adequately supported the
operation.
(See figures 2, 3, L, and S.)
The decision was made in late March 1958 to use Jchnston Island as
a new operating site.
This phase of the bperaticn was known as Cpere
ation NEWSRESL.
Task Group 7.4 was designated the sole agency to arrange total
JTF-SEVEN logistical requirements at-Hickam AFB, TH.
The bulk of supply
and maintenance requirements at Hickam AFB were available from local
and EPG assets,
136 line items of WB-50 spares were procured from the
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