Operation BUSTER-JANGLE, 1951

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Abstract:

This report describes the activities of DOD military and civilian personnel in Operation BUSTER-JANGLE, the second series of atmospheric nuclear weapons tests conducted at the Nevada Proving Ground from 22 October through 29 November 1951. The BUSTER-JANGLE series consisted of seven events. DOD personnel participated in Excerises Desert Rock I, II, III and in scientific projects conducted by the test units. Radiological safety criteria and procedures were established and implemented during Operation BUSTER-JANGLE to minimize participants exposure to ionizing radiation.

Author(s):
Ponton, Jean ; Rohrer, Stephen ; Maag, Carl ; Shepanek, Robert ; Massie, Jean
Author Organization(s):
JRB ASSOCIATES INC MCLEAN VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0192

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
JRB-2-816-03-423-00, DNA-6023F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0473
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6023F, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR WEAPONS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, *NUCLEAR RADIATION PROTECTION, *WEAPONS EFFECTS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, MANAGEMENT, AIR DROP OPERATIONS, DETONATIONS, DOSIMETRY, RADIATION EFFECTS, CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, MILITARY EXERCISES, NUCLEAR RADIATION, EXPOSURE(GENERAL), SURFACE BURST, UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology
Keyword(s):
BUSTER JANGLE OPERATION, ABLE EVENT, BAKER EVENT, CHARLIE EVENT, DOG EVENT, EASY EVENT, SUGAR EVENT, UNCLE EVENT, DESERT ROCK EXERCISES, NEVADA PROVING GROUND, PE62704J, WU08, LPN JRB 2 816 03 423 00
Report Date:
1982 Jun 21