The Test Division feels that Project 800 could be able to respond on a 9
month basis on a “crash basis"™.
As of the end of FY 61, only 3.4 of the 4.3 million dollars for Vela Uniform
had been committed.
The following cover the latter half of 1961, when testing was resumed,
The WET increased in authorized strength from 104 to 190 as of 31 Dec. 61,
with only 160 people actually being on board by this time.
The Test Division summary of what had taken place after test resumption
stated "The technical program and support construction for Orchid was retained
at a 10 week readiness status, until 6 Sept. 61, when the Nougat series was begun.
As of 22 Dec. 61, 8 nuclear shots were fired at the NTS under the Nougat program,
All Vela Uniform projects participated as planned."
Field Command was briefed by
Headquarters DASA personnel on 27 Dec. on the Fishbowl program.
Certain construction for Vela Uniform support of various Nougat tests was
carried out during the fall.
As for Hard Hat, construction progressed satisfactorily
and "ail tunnel liners were installed prior to 31 Dec. 61 with instrumentation
remaining to be completed."
As for Marshmallow, "Mothballing of Program 800 continued
during July, Aug., and early Sept.
It was estimated that most projects could be
ready within 12 months or less with some possibility of earlier readiness on a crast
basis.
Upon resumption of nuclear testing, direction was given on 15 Sept. to