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COLLECTION 1$b.c v OPERA TIONS PLAN I. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Brookhaven National Laboratory has conducted medical surveillance of Rongelap and Utirik persons who were exposed to fallout frcm the 1954 nuclear event Bravo. A control group of unexposed persons from Rongelap is also monitored and other island populations in the Northern Marshalls are checked from time to time for baseline data. Additionally, DOE agreed in 1977 to assist the TTPI medical program with doctors and logistic support in providing general medical care to the residents of Rongelap and Utirik. II. WORK TO BE PERFORMED Supported by R.V. Liktanur II, a group often U.S. and TTPI medical specialists will provide pediatric care to the children of Rongelap, Utirik and Wotje. Additionally, a general sick call will be held on these islands. Rongelap and Utirik persons on Ebeye and Majuro will also be examined and afforded a sick call as well as the Bikinians living on Majuro. The medical team will also examine those persons who were not available during the February trip. The Party Chief for the medical program is Dr. Hugh S. Pratt, BNL. Mr. Wayne Munk, H&N/PTD will serve as the logistics support coordinator between U.S. Oceanography and the Party Chief. IV. LIKTANUR II SCHEDULE* * Subject to minor adjustments dictated by program and/or weather.
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Operations Plan - Mission No. 7 FY 1979 - Page 2 v. SCHEDULE OF PERSONNEL Hugh Pratt Hono to Maj 5/14/79 via CO/625 Susan Pratt Maj to Kwaj 5/22/79 CO/625 (5/21 Kwaj time) Robert Conard Kwaj to Hono 6/11/79 via MAC D. Paglia Hono to Maj 5/14 via CO/625 Maj to Kwaj 5/22 via CO/625 (5/21 Kwaj time) Kwaj to Hono 5/25 via MAC w. Scott Hono to Maj 5/9 via CO/643 Maj to Hono 5/21 via CO/612 Kwaj to Hono 6/11 via MAC S. Shoniber Maj to Kwaj 5/22 via CO/625 (5/21 Kwaj time) K. Gideon Kwaj to Maj - OPEN P. Heotis Kwaj to Maj 5/11 via COA Maj to Kwaj 5/22 via CO/625 (5/21 Kwaj time) J. Kabua Kwaj to Maj 5/13 via COA Maj to Kwaj 5/22 via CO/625 (5/21 Kwaj time) VI. LOSISTICS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS 1. Both converted vans a. Port side van will be used for medical exams; starboard van will contain six mattresses in two aft rooms to be used for returning patients. Forward room to be used for chill storage for gift food and other items as room permits. 3. Covering between vans and weather shield for deck 5. Storage space in dry stores area or elsewhere for residual of gift food and Up to 12 foot lockers of medical equipment.
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Operations Plan - Mission No. 7 FY 1979 - Page 3 6. 85 sheets, 15 pillows, 30 pillowcases, 50 towels. 360 cans, beef stew 3-50 lb. bags donut mix 120 cans, baked beans B. Hotel, car rental in Majuro and Air Micronesia flights to be arranged by BNL personnel on site. c. Hotel, vehicles, entry clearances, MAC reservations, orders, and Kwaj accommodations to be handled by H&N/PTD and DOE/DNA Coordinator at Kwaj. Logistics costs for Liktanur II are to be charged to DOE research ve.SSelaccount No. 94015. Other costs may be incurred which relate separately to BNL and should be properly charged to that I.D. No. 94008. The DOE Coordinator Kwajalein is to carefully review costs as detailed in monthly statement from Global VIII . SUBSISTENCE CHARGES All BNL related personnel will be billed by H&N, $6.00 per day for subsistence and quarters and charges while on board, in accordance with PASO SOP No. 2. TTPI personnel will be provided S&Q by BNL with no charge to TTPI or the individual. The Party Chief is to submit a report on the mission no later than 30 days after completion of the operation to the Director, PASO with an information copy to the Assistant for Pacific Operations, Office of the Manager, Nv. This report should be concise and cover all pertinent information such as adequacy of support, and offer any comments or recommendations which will improve future operations.