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YAP (Cont'd)
measure, an LCM or LCVP be sent to Yap for field trip purposes inside the barrier reef.
Seaplane facilities on Yap Island include a buoyed
landing area in Tomil Harbor, and homer and radio guard aids
at CivAdRep Yaptown. Weekly logistic flights are scheduled
to stop at Yap.- If heavily-loaded planes are contemplated
for flights into and out of Tomil Harbor, it is recommended
they carry Jato for jet-assisted take-offse
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Radio commnications.
CivAdRep radio at Yaptown is in communication with Guam
on 3 daily schedules, guards plane flights, and mans a harbor
circuit with ships present.
mitted to Guam daily.
Three weather messages are trans-
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Radio equipment at Yaptown is housed in a new reinforced
concrete, typhoon-proof, air-conditioned building, occupied
September 1948. The building also serves as an administrative office for CivAdRep.
Encouragement for the establishment of an amateur radio
station at CivAdRep Yaptown is recommended.
It is recommended that portable radio equipment for
designated CivAdRep small craft be made available.
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Administrative organization.
CivAdRep organization at Yap consisted of 2 officers - the
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CivAd Representative and one naval medical officer - and 12 naval
enlisted ratings, all of whom are petty officers. Some reduction
in the number of enlisted personnel is indicated in the near
future. Fordiscussion of this phase of administration, see
page 27 of the Report.
Security of CivAdRep unit buildings against typhoons is provided either by permanent—construction, or by wired-down quonsetse
Living quarters are presently adequate in construction and
furnitures The subject of quarters is discussed on page 29 of
the Reporte
The CivAdRep unit at Yap has functioned in commendable manner,
and has made administrative field trips in the municipalities of
Yap Island. The Civil Administration Representative has given
evidence of his special training in his mediatory efforts during
the "revolution" noted in subparagraph A(a), preceding, and
appeared at the time of this inspection to have the respect and
confidence of the people.
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