19. Following the operation,
the AEC and DOD Will consult
with the appropriate coordinating bodies of the Government to
determine whether further public reporting on Operation REDWING
is in the national interest.
The AEC and DOD will jointly
approve whatever public reporting program is agreed upon.
20, Information proposed for public issuance by individuals
or organizations after completion of the operational period for
Operation REDWING will be submitted for review and ccordination
by AEC and DOD as follcws:
a, All AEC units, contractors and official observers
Will submit any proposed informational material to the
Division of Information Services through their normal
administrative channels.
b, Military and civilian units, organizations and
individuals responsible to the military services will
submit their material through their normal organizational
channels to the Cffice of the Assistant Secretary of
Defense, Legislative and Public Affairs,
by AEC and DOD, Washington.
for review
FEF, POSSIBLE EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
21. The Commander, JTF-7, will recommend to AEC and DOD
announcements he deems necessary to serve the public interest and
operating requirements of JTF-7 in the event of emergencies such
as dangerous fall-out on a populated area;
evacuation of personnel
or natives or unusual and severe accidents to JTF-7 personnel.
a. Casualties to military personnel may be
reported by the Service concerned in accordance
with Department of Defense Directive No, 5410.1,
dated 22 October 1952, and may be announced only
after approval by the Office of Public Information,
DOD and AEC.
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