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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 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.
Company E, 1st Training Regiment troops march during the graduation day parade at Fort Dix in New Jersey, United States.
The Basic Training Graduation Day parade of Company E, 1st Training Regiment at Fort Dix in New Jersey, United States. Company E, 1st Training Regiment troops march through streets during the parade. They gather in a field for the graduation day ceremony.
Company E 1st Training Regiment trainees receives instructions from the Company Commander at Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Trainees of Company E 1st Training Regiment at Fort Dix in New Jersey, United States. An officer inspects lined up troops. A graduate recalls his arrival at the reception center of Company E 1st Training Regiment. The trainees are inoculated against diseases. They try on their uniforms. They undertake an examination to test their knowledge and experience. The Company Commander gives instructions to the trainees during the training. The trainees relax in their rooms at night. They get up as an alarm clock rings in the morning. They gather in a field and do pull ups on horizontal bars. They eat breakfast in a mess.
A Company E,1st Training Regiment officer plays a guitar and sings in his room at Fort Dix in New Jersey, United States.
Trainees of Company E, 1st Training Regiment at Fort Dix in New Jersey, United States. The trainees relax in their rooms at night. They look out of a window. A soldier plays a guitar and sings in his room. Two soldiers seated at a table play chess. Other soldier plays a mouth organ.
