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DOOUMENTS SCI CCay
DATE:
1 February 1957
FROM:
Robert H. Campbell, J-6 -
SULJECT:
TAONGI ATOLL - CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL:
J6-3465
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A.
H&N CONFIDENTIAL DI Ltr LA-1586 dtd 30 Jan '57
to J. B. Sanders, Subj: Taongi Atoll - Construction
and Support Requirements
B.
J6 CONFIDENTIAL DI Sk. E-454 dtd 1 Feb '57
Title: Proposed Taongi Master Plan
As directed during discussions of possible uses of Taongi
Atoll held on 2 and 3 January 1957 (J3-H-28 and29 dtd 15 and 16
Jan 'ST respectively) we have examined the construction and support
implications of using Taongi Atoll as a firing site.
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Two situations have been examined:
1.
The minimum condition described by Mr. Gibbins curing
the 3 January meeting which considers a telemetering
station and tower as the only scientific requirements
necessary ashore for FARDTACK.
2.
A maximum condition - which might represent the eventual
use of the Atoll - consisting of a combination of the
facilities found on Enyu Island and the Yurochi Complex
of Bikini Atoll.
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Estimates of the construction and support requirements under
these two situations in terms of manpower, time and money are contained in Enclosure A.
The concept of HARDTACK advanced by UCRL is certainly of a
minimum nature; we feel, however, that if the Atoll is once used
subsequent operations may result in an expansion of its facilities.
We feel rather strongly that if there is to be any development of
Taongi Atoll it should be accomplished in a fashion compatible with
ultimate expansion to an installation comparable to a combination
of the facilities now found on Enyu I[siand and in the Yurochi Complex
of Bikini Atoll. With this is mind, Enclosure B is suggested as an
embryo master plan. It features:
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