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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.
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Army Department, Defense Department. "Operation Hardtack II, 1958". Government. Defense Department, January 1, 1982. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-D15-PURL-gpo222774
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Army Department, Defense Department. (1982, January 1). Operation Hardtack II, 1958. [Government]. Defense Department. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-D15-PURL-gpo222774
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Army Department, Defense Department. Operation Hardtack II, 1958. Defense Department, (1 Jan 1982), https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-D15-PURL-gpo222774
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Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Army Department, Defense Department, Operation Hardtack II, 1958, GovInfo, (January 1, 1982), https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GOVPUB-D15-PURL-gpo222774
