Exercise Desert Rock VII and VIII, Operation Order Number 6. Army, Camp Desert Rock, Nevada.

Abstract

Hq, Exercise Desert Rock VII, supervises and coordinates Desert Rock Army, Navy, and Air Force participation in shot DIABLO in the YUCCA FLAT area in the Nevada Test Site commencing at H-hour on D-day to: (1) indoctrinate selected observers in effects of atomic weapons (Project personnel and selected personnel from CAMP DESERT ROCK); (2) track the movement of radioactive clouds, determine the height of the clouds, and investigate the feasibility of special and standardized Army radar equipment for such use; (3) determine the organization, equipment and weather data required by US Army units to predict and monitor radiological fallout; and (4) conduct monitoring exercises to train passive-defense personnel in radiological defense.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 23, 1957
Accession Number
ADA080250

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  • Biomedical
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  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Ambulances
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimetry
  • First Aid
  • Ground Zero
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Instructions
  • Medical Personnel
  • Observers
  • Radar Equipment
  • Radio Communications
  • Second World War
  • Transportation
  • Vehicles

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