Operation HARDTACK 2, 1958.

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Abstract:

This report describes the activities of an estimated 1,000 DOD personnel, both military and civilian, in Operation HARDTACK II, a nuclear testing series conducted in Nevada from 12 September to 30 October 1958. The series consisted of 37 events 19 weapons tests and 18 safety experiments. DOD activities included scientific test participation, staff support, and air support. Radiological safety procedures were established and implemented to minimize individual radiation exposures.

Author(s):
Ponton, Jean ; Rohrer, Stephen ; Maag, Carl ; Shepanek, Robert ; Gravitis, Inara
Author Organization(s):
JRB ASSOCIATES INC MCLEAN VA*
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0242

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
JRB-2-816-03-423-00, DNA-6026F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0473
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6026F, AD-E301 169
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; 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_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_3.2.2_Non-Kinetic Means; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, DOSIMETRY, RADIATION EFFECTS, RADIATION PROTECTION, MILITARY PERSONNEL, CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, NUCLEAR RADIATION, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, AIRBURST, NEVADA
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Weapons
Keyword(s):
*HARDTACK 2 Operation, Atmospheric bursts, NTPR(Nuclear Test Personnel Review), EDDY Shot, MORA Shot, QUAY Shot, LEA Shot, TAMALPAIS Shot, HAMILTON Shot, LOGAN Shot, DONA ANA Shot, RIO ARRIBA Shot, SOCORRO Shot, WRANGELL Shot, RUSHMORE Shot, SANFORD Shot, DE BACA Shot, EVANS Shot, MAZAMA Shot, HUMBOLDT Shot, SANTA FE Shot, BLANCA Shot, OTERO Shot, BERNALILLO Shot, LUNA Shot, MERCURY Shot, VALENCIA Shot, MARS Shot, HIDALGO Shot, COLFAX Shot, NEPTUNE Shot, VESTA Shot, SAN JUAN Shot, OBERON Shot, CATRON Shot, JUNO Shot, CERES Shot, CHAVEZ Shot, GANNYMEDE Shot, TITANIA Shot, WU08, PE62704H
Report Date:
1982 Dec 03