Operation TUMBLER-SNAPPER 1952

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Abstract:

This report describes the activities of an estimated 10,600 DOD personnel, both military and civilian in Operation TUMBLER-SNAPPER, the third nuclear weapons testing series conducted at the Nevada Proving Ground. TUMBLER- SNAPPER consisted of eight nuclear tests conducted from 1 April to 5 June 1952. Activities engaging DOD personnel included Exercise Desert Rock IV programs, scientific experiments, and DOD support activities. Radiological safety criteria and procedures were established and implemented during Operation TUMBLER-SNAPPER to minimize participants exposure to radioactivity.

Author(s):
Ponton, Jean ; Maag, Carl ; Barrett, Mary F. ; Shepanek, Robert
Author Organization(s):
JRB ASSOCIATES INC MCLEAN VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA122242
Pagination:
0221

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited. Document Partially Illegible.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DNA-6019F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0473
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6019F, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR WEAPONS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, *DETONATIONS, *RADIATION HAZARDS, *RADIATION DOSAGE, *WEAPONS EFFECTS, OVERPRESSURE, HEIGHT OF BURST, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), NUCLEAR RADIATION, AIR DROP OPERATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology, Nuclear Weapons
Keyword(s):
TUMBLER SNAPPER OPERATION, DESERT ROCK 4 EXERCISE, CHARLIE SHOT, DOG SHOT, FOX SHOT, GEORGE SHOT, ABLE SHOT, BAKER SHOT, NEVADA PROVING GROUND, LPN JRB 2 816 03 423 00, PE62704H, WU08
Report Date:
1982 Jun 14