+ The AEC and the Nepartment of Defense have indicated that “Official Observers" will be kept at a minimum and on a basis of "need to know", This statement is interpreted to sean those who are fariliar with the technical icsues involved in the experinents and whose current assignments include a genuine need for knowledge of the operation. 2, Nurber of Sheervere Authorized. The CJTF SEVEN has recommended that twenty (20) be the ceilirg figure for the number of “Official Observers" to be present for any specified shot. This ceiling is imposed because of limited facilities and the intense activity preceding and followir3 a shot. 3. dnvitations. Invitations will be extended by the AEC and the Military Liaison Committee. Seourity. Invitations will include pertinent security instructions pertaining to classification of the operction. With the acceptance of invitations, observers will be required to sign a security ao- knowledgement. Has, JIF SEVIN Security Memorandum No. 7, dated 22 © October 1953, para 4a, applies. All observers will be “Q" cleared. 5. Policy. It is the policy of this headquarters quosts for official observer space received by aera or staff officers of this headquarters be SEVEN, Attention: Chief of Staff. Indivicuals that written retask greup comman~ forwarded to CJTF submitting verbal requests or inquiries will be informed that such requests should be submitted either to the AEC or the Military Liaison Committee. 6. Trocedure. The names of observers who have been extemiled in- vitationa will be submitted to CJTF SEVEN. CJTF SEVEN will delegate responsibilities for prelieinery planning and conduct of the program. Details pertinent to the conduct of the program will in- Glude isauance of orders, suggested clothing and equipment, trans- portation, reception, quartering, messing, the issuance of neces- sary edninistrative instructions and briefings, P, W. CLARKSON Major General, U.S. Arey Commander - OFFICIAL: . | BLCownad , WILLIAM S. COWART ' IR. ° Colenel, U.S. Air Force Assistant Chief of Staff, J-3 | ") RR aae ae ee ee ML -- we ane : ATFahimme es ee nee ee te . ec ae agee o? ¢ .