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xercised by the Task Force in the control of photography and photographs. Except Ior official photographers, no one was authorized to have in his possession
photographic equipment of any kind west of Hawaii. Travel control points screened all
arrivals and departures for such equipment, as well as screening for unauthorized documents. A strict accountability system was devised for photographs, photographic film and
for documents. Only J–2 cleared personnel were authorized to serve as official couriers.
Early in the planning phase of Operation Sandstone, it had been agreed by the Joint
Proof-Test Committee that a system of compartmentation would be placed in effect as test
periods neared and the installations and equipment