Experiences at Desert Rock VIII.
Abstract
During the interval 25 July through 3 September 1957, a research team representing several of the HumRRO research groups was temporarily stationed at Camp Desert Rock, Nevada for the purpose of observing troop responses to initial exposure to the effects of atomic weapons. The primary objective of HumRRO's participation in the Desert Rock exercises, was to orient selected research personnel to problems associated with training troops for participation in atomic warfare. A secondary objective was to gather pilot data relevant to research planning in the area of Army training. There is no evidence in this study to infer that an atomic detonation had a significant effect upon the performance of a well practiced task by seasoned troops who have previously witnessed an atomic shot. The performance of the airborne troops during initial exposure to contaminated terrain was not degraded. No relationship was found between attitude changes resulting from troop orientation lectures on atomic effects and subsequent military proficiency. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1958
- Accession Number
- ADA044440
Entities
People
- Robert D. Baldwin
Organizations
- Human Resources Research Organization