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d. Scientific Stations and Equipment (Tab "D"). Approximately
125 reusable stations, including off-atoll Weather and RADSAFE sites,
are involved. These range from massive concrete structures complete
with dehumidification and power systems to small temporary structures.
Essentially all of these have been secured, and the installed equip-
ment already has been either mothballed in place or removed and mothballed for storage on Parry. It is considered desirable that all of
these stations with their related equipment be retained in the maintenance stand-by status.
e.
Boat Pool (Tab "E"),
is provided by the contractor.
Water transportation within the EPG
Within the boat pool provided for this
purpose, there are at present 32 LCMs, 28 LCUs, 45 DUKWs, 3 water
taxis, 2 tugs, 1 LSM, 6 barges, and 2 AFDLs (floating dry docks).
Even though only a small number of these craft are in active use, 38
contractor personnel are directly involved in their operaticn and considerable effort is devoted to their upkeep. Approximately a 50% reduction in the number of craft can be effected and still provide desired capability. Craft essential to this capability but excess to
immediate EPG needs can be stored at Pearl Harbor with the reserve
fleet at nominal cost.
f.
Motor Pools (Tab "F"),
The AEC contractor permanently dis-
patches vehicles to individuals and organizational elements on Parry
Island as required, and schedules maintenance services periodically
in the base shops. Additionally, scheduled bus service is provided.
Sufficient vehicles (in excess of 300) are available in AEC stocks.
TG 7.2 operates a motor pocl on Eniwetok Island similar in scope but
of smaller magnitude. The DOD vehicles. now'on Eniwathk Island and many
of the AEC vehicles could be declared excess. Because of their age,
condition and remote location, the desirability of relocating the ex-
cess vehicles elsewhere is questionable. Those DOD vehicles for which
no requirement elsewhere is stated could be retained, transferred to
the AEC, and mothballed in an as-is condition for future use as re-
placements.
g.
Air Force Activities (Tab "G'),
Air Force activities with-
in the EPG include providing air transportation to the AEC through
operation and maintenance of 2 C-54, 4 L-20 and 4 H-21 aircraft; oper-
ation of the POL farm; crash and structural firefighting on Eniwetok
Island, and operation of the airdrome. The latter includes weather,
aircraftcommunications and a MATS terminal capability. These func-
tions are performed by the 4951st Support Squadron (Test) of AFSWC,
plus elements of MATS and PACAF with 382 people. All
of the Air Force for the 12-month capability could be
sources outside the EPG. Even though it is essential
drome remain open for MATS and emergency traffic, the
aircraft thereat could not be justified.
support required
provided from
that the airstationing of
The only anticipated require-
ments for airlift during the interim period would be emergency medical
evacuation and occasional off-atoll visits.
It is indicated that in
the event of an emergency, aircraft from other sources could be available
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