“In a folder entitled, "Briefing Folder" is some pages under the subject
‘of “Suggestions for Planning and Conducting Future Overseas Atomic Tests."
Here are documented, from a JTF-7 point of view some of difficulties and
deficiencies experienced on Hardtack and suggestions to improve the situation
as follows:
AFSWP and AEC must be required to keep JTF-7 fully informed as
to what projects and events are being considered as they develop.
The Commander of JIF-7 should chair the EPG planning board with strong
JTF-7 representation.
The use of Bikini should be discontinued with very large shots being
done using the “opensea" concept.
A number of other little details that JTF-7 didn't care for during the
Hardtack Operation lead to various recommendations such as “take a hard look
at vehicular requirements and cut them drastically.
taxi" jeeps."
Eliminate the "personal
Also, "Task Groups should be forced to cut needless or plush
personnel and equipment that is shipped to the EPG."
Also, "Do not permit
rotation of personnel other than normal while at EPG."
The problem areas are summed up in this document as JTF-7 needing
greater control of planning for and conduct of the tests in nearly every
aspect; earlier acquisition of money; and earlier determination of the test
‘program.
This paper sums up the major weaknesses in the present test concept
as "too much testing and not enough analysis of data; too elaborate and
expensive a ‘modus operandi;' the stopping and starting of testing; and the
lack of definite and positive single control of the tests programs.