Operation Desert Rock Outtakes
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Channel: Nuclear Vault · 2013 · Education
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desert_Rock_exercises Desert Rock was the code name of a series of exercises conducted by the US military in conjunction with atmospheric nuclear tests. They were carried out at the Nevada Proving Grounds between 1951 and 1957. Their purpose was to train troops and gain knowledge of military maneuvers and operations on the nuclear battlefield. They included observer programs, tactical maneuvers, and damage effects tests. Camp Desert Rock was established in 1951, 1.5 miles south of Camp Mercury. The site was used to billet troops and stage equipment. The camp was discontinued as an Army installation in 1964. http://www.dtra.mil/documents/ntpr/factsheets/Buster_Jangle.pdf http://www.dtra.mil/documents/ntpr/factsheets/Tumbler_Snapper.pdf http://www.dtra.mil/documents/ntpr/factsheets/Upshot_Knothole.pdf http://www.dtra.mil/documents/ntpr/factsheets/Teapot.pdf http://www.dtra.mil/documents/ntpr/factsheets/Plumbbob.pdf
