2
rs joined the
testing of atomic weapons, and those three membe
staff several months after its assembly was begun.
The work of
all members was retarded in some respects by the long period of
time required for the issuance of "Q" clearances.
iIn future operations of this type in which a similar organ
ed
zation of the air participation is contemplated, it is recamend
that (1) members of the staff be selected insofar as possible on
the basis of prior experience in atomic tests, (2) the staff be
assenbled as soon as possible after the requirement
established, (3)
for it is
a survey of the installations in the forward
area be made by key staff personnel before preparation of the air
plan is undertaken, and (4) a copy of this report be made available
for use of the staff.
The enlisted section of the staff should in-
clude at least two competent draftsmen and the highest degree of
stenographic skill available.
LIGHT AIRCRAFT
Two liaison type aircraft organically assigned to the engineer
unit responsible for comstruction in the target area were placed
into use immediately after that unit arrived on the scene of operations.
This number was augmented by additional light aircraft ob-
tained from various sources until a total of fourteenwere operating
within the limits of Eniwetok Atoll.
They proved to be so valuable |
as "time-savers" for key personnel] whose duties required them to
travel between the islands of the atoll that they should be
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