a greater measure of support than they had been prograrmed. From beginning to the end of the operational phase of HARDTACK the five (5) C~54 aircraft of the Fixed Wing Element flew more than 100% of programmed flying hours. The helicopters, particularly the H-21's, are believed to have set an Air Force record for monthly utilization per assigned aircraft during this period. Search and Rescue served well in their dual role of providing protection for distressed aircrews and amphibious airlif+ services and were always the first aircraft airborne and the last to land from a nuclear test array. The Air Terminal Element furnished the terminal service , both traffic and maintenance wise that was necessary to keep the air logistic function operating on schedule. tribution to the operation. These elements made an essential con; JD