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Instructor at Camp Desert Rock, in Nevada, briefs U.S soldiers about atomic explosions
A U.S. Army Captain, instructor at Camp Desert Rock, in Nevada, briefs U.S soldiers about atomic maneuvers. He notes that the first indication of an atomic explosion is the brilliant light created. After that, a fireball will be visible. Animated images accompany his descriptions of changes in the fireball and formation of the characteristic mushroom cloud. Troops being briefed are seated in a large outdoor area at the camp. Using chalk and blackboard, the Captain explains that danger comes from blast, heat, and radiation. Animated images illustrate the effects of atomic blast, as the Captain narrates.
A U.S. Army Captain lectures troops at Camp Desert Rock, about protection against heat from an atomic explosion
An Army Captain stands at a blackboard in Camp Desert Rock, Nevada, as he lectures U.S. Army troops about protection against heat from an atomic explosion. The troops are seated in a large outdoor assembly area. Closeups of the soldiers in the audience. He notes that burns from the heat can occur in a half second from the time of the flash. He notes that burning can occur within 3 miles of the explosion, but ordinary clothing can protect as close as 1 mile away. And, the shade of a foxhole will protect from the heat. The Captain also mentions the blinding flash of an atomic explosion. The troops all look up momentarily at the sun, as he compares it to the flash of an atomic explosion.
A U.S. Army Captain lectures troops at Camp Desert Rock, about protection against radiation from an atomic explosion
U.S. Army troops seated in an outdoor theater in Camp Desert Rock, Nevada, are briefed by a Captain, about radiation from an airburst atomic explosion. Closeups of some of the soldiers. The Captain standing in front of a blackboard. He writes, "1 mile" on the blackboard, while noting that beyond that, a lethal dose of radiation is unlikely. He writes and describes Alpha, Beta, Gamma, and Neutron emmissions from an atomic explosion, noting that gamma radiation and neutrons are the emissions of most concern to humans, but they can be stopped by shielding, He mentions steel, concrete, and earthen shielding. Animated images illustrate blast effects and narrator states that protection from blast will protect from half of any radiation. He holds up a film badge and explains that a badge or dosimeter will allow radiation protection specialist to determine the amount of any radiation received by its wearer. Closing view of the outdoor theater.
U.S. Army conducts exercise Desert Rock VI, as the "Apple 2" atomic explosive test shot is fired at the Nevada test site
U.S. Army troops silhouetted against sky at dawn as they step from trucks and then proceed to their protected positions in area of ground zero prior to the "Apple II" atomic explosive test shot, "Apple Two," associated with the Army exercise Desert Rock 6. They enter sand-bagged trenches. A briefing officer in a trench issues final instructions that are broadcast over a loudspeaker. View of desert dry lake bed, beyond which is ground zero (detonation site) about 5 miles away. Soldiers are seen foxholes and trenches. An M48 Patton tank, of Task Force Razor is seen, with a tank commander speaking to his group by radio. He instructs them to shut down engines, close all hatches and turn turrets to the rear. Views of tank crew members inside their tanks. The Commander goes down closing his hatch behind him. Other tank crews do likewise. Two Soldiers seen waiting in a trench. One smokes a cigarette. Others standing in their trench. At H-Hour minus two minutes, a siren blows and all begin taking protected positions deep within their trenches and foxholes, as instructed over the loudspeaker. Views of some soldiers in their positions. Glimpse of jeep and of B-45 bomber sitting unprotected on the desert. View of P-47 aircraft in protected positions. Several trees in a line. White flash fills screen as the atomic device is detonated. The explosion seen through camera filming through a porthole. A building flashes into flame and then is blown over by blast wave or shock wave. Interior of house containing mannequins seen, as windows burst in flames and then blast destroys it. Other buildings being swept away. A steel tower bending but remaining upright. Troops out of their trenches moving forward toward ground zero, as the mushroom cloud forms in the distance, and a helicopter flies overhead. Patton tanks of Task Force Razor move toward ground zero, "fighting" their way through obstacles. [Note: According to the U.S. Department of State, Office of the Historian, from February 18 to May 15, 1955, the United States conducted Operation Teapot, a nuclear test series at Yucca Flat and Frenchman Flat on the Nevada Test Site in the continental United States. During the test period 14 nuclear shots and 1 non-nuclear shot were detonated. Several thousand scientific, military (army, air force, navy, marines), and civilian contract personnel participated in the organization, planning, and execution of the test series. Military exercises undertaken during and following the shots took place under the name Desert Rock 6.]
Sherman tank and other vehicles demolished during Project Desert Rock in Nevada.
Sign in Desert reads 'Forward Tactical Entrenching Area' during Project Desert Rock in Nevada. . Military Police standing on road in background. Line of vehicles in far distance. Scene of desert area. Smashed vehicles in desert area. Sherman tank and other vehicles demolished. Group of military personnel walking through area of demolished vehicles. Field cannon in sunken area in Earth. Sand bags around cannon. Men in background. Scenes of debris. Men inspecting damaged equipment.
Preparations for the "Apple Two" atomic test shot and associated U.S. Army's "Desert Rock VI" exercise, at the Nevada Test site
The U.S. Army prepares for its "Desert Rock 6" atomic maneuvers and tests , as part of Operation Teapot atomic tests in 1955. U.S. Army troops in trucks, pass through entry gates, headed for ground zero of atomic test shot "Apple 2" , the 13th in this series, scheduled for May 5, 1955, at the Nevada test site. A soldier with clipboard notes their passing. Next, the Control Center Building is shown. It displays several types of antennas. View from inside the building. Vehicles moving in area near the control center. Low-level aerial view of the "ground zero" area. Men walking into a bunkered shelter housing instruments for measuring atomic explosion data. View upward from ground, of instrumentation being setup on a steel tower outdoors. Glimpse of a soldier who will be participating in the exercise. A technician adjusting instruments atop the steel tower. Soldiers walking into ground zero and inspecting an artillery piece there to determine the planned explosion's effects on it. Other things placed in the area to determine effects atomic explosive effects on them include: sand-bagged emplacement; a jeep (labeled, Test Equip. off limits); a 155mm howitzer; A Browning heavy machine gun; portable field radio; trench mortar; simulated soldiers, including steel helmet and rifle; trees; an unsheltered North American B-45 tornado aircraft; and Republic P-47 aircraft in both sheltered and dug-in positions. Workmen are seen erecting buildings in a model village (including mannequins representing occupants and food to be tested). M-48 Patton tanks and their crews, part of "Task Force Razor" are seen raising dust as they travel across deserts to the Nevada test site. Army soldiers performing maintenance on their tanks and equipment prior to entering the test site. More trucks and equipment approaching the test site.
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