Exercise Desert Rock VI. Operation Order Number 2.
Abstract
Atomic Energy Commission will detonate an Atomic missile D-Day, H-Hour which approximately 1013 Armed Forces personnel will observe, and 109 US Army personnel will participate to test equipment and training doctrine. Headquarters Exercise Desert Rock VI will conduct Exercise Desert Rock VI-2, Shot WASP, area T-6-4, D-Day, H-Hour, at the Nevada Test Site to: (1) Indoctrinate observers with the actual detonation of an Atomic Device; (2) Provide instruction and experience for individual protection against nuclear radiation and blast effects; (3) Obtain information, test equipment, and train operators for F.A. Observation Battalions; and (4) Instruct personnel and test training doctrine for 6th Army CBR Defense Teams.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1955
- Accession Number
- ADA078820