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BB/S19/(70-3)

Serial 8028

 FLEET MAINTENANCE OFFICE
COMMANDER SERVICE FORCE
UNITED STATES PACIFIC FLEET		 wkw

30 July 1945

lst Endorsement on
ComBatRon ONE letter
FC1-1/S19 Serial 862
of 27 June 1945.

From: Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet,
  (Fleet Maintenance Office).
To: Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
 
Subject:       Paint in Battleship Squadron ONE * Recommended Change in Policy Regarding Supply of.

     1.        The Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, (Fleet Maintenance Office), does not recommend that Battleship Squadron ONE vessels be allowed to carry paint and painting equipment for preservation purposes because of the fire hazards involved.

     2.        Paint is carried in stock at all fleet anchorages by the Commander Service Squadron TEN, and as far as is known, this stock has been maintained at levels sufficient to supply preservation needs of all ships upon request. Paint is also carried, in limited amounts aboard AKS vessels operating in the forward area.

 

Copy to:
  ComBatRon ONE
  ComBatRon TWO
  ComServRon TEN (Complete)
  BuShips
  BatRon ONE		 A.I. McKEE,
By direction.

 

 

SOURCE:
National Archives & Records Administration, Seattle Branch
Record Group 181, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Captain of the Yard Passive Defense Files

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