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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 soldiers from Camp Desert Rock find time to enjoy sights in Las Vegas as they await start of exercise "Desert Rock 6."
American soldiers silhouetted against light sky at sunset in Camp Desert Rock, Nevada, as they await start of the Army's atomic exercise, "Desert Rock VI." Scene shifts to the "Strip" in Las Vegas, illuminated by neon signs, including those for the Golden Nugget and the Last Frontier. Women in white costumes dance in a weekly free performance sponsored by the Las Vegas Variety Club. Soldiers in uniform sit at tables watching the show.
House destroyed by atomic bomb blast shock wave during testing.
Large home built in the desert. Flash as house is illuminated by atom bomb ignition. House destroyed by atom bomb. Aftermath next day shows pile of house debris from blast.
Steel frame of building hit by atomic bomb blast.
Brief shot of crane next to steel frame of building under construction. Night shot building steel reinforcing hit by atom bomb blast and shock wave.
Building iron work destroyed by atomic bomb during testing.
Men on iron work of building during construction. Brief shot of atom bomb blast hitting iron work. Aerial view of scattered metal of building.
Trucks and jeeps destroyed by atomic bomb during testing.
View of many military trucks and jeeps parked in the desert awaiting atom bomb testing. Three views of atom bomb blast hitting trucks and jeeps. Some trucks are tipped over by the shock wave. Next day shows soldiers examining wrecked vehicles and pushing them back onto their wheels. A soldier drive one wrecked truck away while another drives a damaged jeep.