also provide gaseous oxygen for the conventional facilities at no additional cost. Modern jet aircraft use only the more efficient liquid oxygen system and the current usage at this station is now well beyond the capability of the portable liquid oxygen equipment now being used. This type facility must be remotely located from normally inhabited areas for safety reasons and therefore the conventional oxygen shop is not suitable for conversion. Approach lighting This item is to provide for a medium-high-intensity approach lighting system which is utilized to guide planes into the runway edge in instrument landing conditions, and in addition may be utilized as an aid to safely return aircraft in deteriorating or marginal weather conditions. The recent emphasis on antisubmarine training operations in the Reserve Training Command requires more and more allweather flight training and actual operations. The use of this system will permit this type and other flights to be sent out and safely returned during instrument or marginal weather conditions. Aircraft arresting gear This type of emergency arresting gear is a refinement of the old chain type arresting gear which has been so successfully utilized in recent years. Although having numerous advantages over the old system the cost of the newer gear is no more than the chain type. It is the current goal of the Bureau of Aeronautics to have at least one and preferably two such type installations at each major airfield. Since July 1, 1957, there were 461 successful naval aircraft arrests made with emergency arresting gear equipment and it is estimated that over $50 million worth of material damage was prevented, as well as saving the lives of many aviation personnel. This type installation frequently saves many times its cost in just one usage operation. In addition, it should be noted that the more modern high performance aircraft with their more complicated accessory systems and higher landing speeds require more and more frequent use of this type safety device. Dispensary This item is to provide a one-story fireproof structure with facilities for an emergency operating room, an aviation examination room, X-ray room, laboratory, and two dental chairs. The existing dis pensary was constructed in 1942 and is of wood framing on a concrete foundation. The building is in a state of gross deterioration. The sheathing and studs are rotting. Of the approximately 1,600 linear feet of exterior wall, 70 percent is in a deteriorated condition. In addition to these structural conditions, the age and condition of water, steam, and condensate lines, traps and appurtenances require increasingly costly expenditures to maintain. NAVAL RESERVE (SURFACE) NAVAL AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, BEAUMONT, TEX. ($65,000) This project proposes to rehabilitate an existing Navy-owned wharf on city-owned property in order to provide a berth for a destroyertype ship assigned to the selected Reserve force. The primary features range, garage, or vehicle maintenance shop exists for the training of these reservists. The proposed training center is to be constructed on a site containing 11.47 acres leased from the city of Chicago for $1 per year for 50 years. The cost of this training center will be amortized in less than 14 years, and will fulfill the requirements of this unit, which the present facility does not do. MCRTC, JOHNSON CITY, TENN. ($330,000) The present training center leased for an annual rental of $3,000 consists of a former garage located near the downtown area of Johnson City, Tenn. This facility contains approximately 40 percent of the 17,725 square feet of space authorized and required for the training of this unit. Due to the lack of space this unit has only two very small classrooms, no rifle range, and no vehicle maintenance shop. In addition, an extreme shortage of administrative and storage space exists. This shortage of space seriously hampers the training of these Marine reservists. The need for additional facilities is becoming more acute as the unit progresses. In addition, the adjacent buildings are constructed in such close proximity to this training center that no space exists between buildings. As a result, no windows exist in the sides of this training center. The only two classrooms are without ventilation. The only outdoor space available to this unit is the width of the sidewalk in front of this facility. As a result no outdoor space is available for the drilling of this unit, for the practice of combat formations, or for the emplacement of weapons under simulated combat conditions. The proposed replacement training center is to be constructed on 30.01 acres of land declared excess by the Veterans' Administration. NMCRTC, ST. LOUIS, MO. ($370,000) The present facility, jointly occupied by the Marine Corps Reserve and Naval Reserve is located in the path of a flood-control dike planned for construction by the Army Corps of Engineers. The construction schedule for this dike reveals that work in the area of this training center will commence in June 1961. The position of this dike will be such as to require the construction of a replacement training center. The proposed replacement training center is to be constructed at the Naval Air Station, St. Louis (deactivated). MCRTC SAN RAPHAEL, CALIF. ($490,000) The present facility consisting of quonset huts is leased from the Marin Junior College for $1 per year. This lease expires on June 30, 1975. This training center lacks over 60 percent of 19,918 square feet authorized and required for the training of this unit. This shortage of space has resulted in very limited classroom facilities, no rifle range, no garage or vehicle maintenance shop, and an extreme shortage of administrative and storage space. In addition, during heavy NAVAL AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, NEW HAVEN, CONN. ($323,000) This project proposes to provide for the rehabilitation of an unused city-owned pier, accomplish necessary dredging and the installation of dockside services. Two destroyer-type ships of the selected Reserve Force will be berthed at this pier. The land is city-owned and has been leased to the Navy for 50 years at $1 per year. The advance planning was authorized in August. NAVAL AND MARINE CORPS RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, ST. LOUIS, MO. ($697,000) This project proposes to construct a replacement Naval and Marine Corps Reserve training center on Navy-owned land at the former Naval Air Station, Lambert Field Facility. The present Naval and Marine Corps Reserve training center must be vacated due to an Army Engineer flood-control project which proposes to construct a levee through the present building. The new facility will be jointly constructed with the Marine Corps. This project will provide the only Naval and Marine Corps Reserve training facility in the St. Louis area for the approximately 1,500 reservists presently participating. Advance planning has been authorized. NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, SAN DIEGO, CALIF. ($226,000) This project proposes to rehabilitate and partially replace an existing Government-owned pier in order to provide a berth for destroyertype ships of the selected Reserve Force. The primary features include rehabilitation, dredging, and installation of dockside services. NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING CENTER, WHITESTONE, N.Y. ($104,000) This project proposes to rehabilitate an existing pier which is owned by the State of New York but under lease to the Navy, renewable to June 30, 1981. The primary features include rehabilitation of the pier, dredging, and installation of dockside services to provide a berth for destroyer-type ships of the selected Reserve Force. MARINE CORPS RESERVE (GROUND) MCRTC, CHICAGO, ILL. ($518,000) The present training center is a former school of optometry; is leased for an annual rental of $37,860. This lease expires on November 24, 1960. In addition, the maintenance costs for the next 2 years have been estimated to cost $11,000. There is no area, indoor or outdoor, to permit this unit to muster, conduct drills, practice combat formations, or emplace weapons under simulated combat conditions. This situation prohibits conducting a realistic and progressive training program. In addition, no rifle range, garage, or vehicle maintenance shop exists for the training of these reservists. The proposed training center is to be constructed on a site containing 11.47 acres leased from the city of Chicago for $1 per year for 50 years. The cost of this training center will be amortized in less than 14 years, and will fulfill the requirements of this unit, which the present facility does not do. MCRTC, JOHNSON CITY, TENN. ($330,000) The present training center leased for an annual rental of $3,000 consists of a former garage located near the downtown area of Johnson City, Tenn. This facility contains approximately 40 percent of the 17,725 square feet of space authorized and required for the training of this unit. Due to the lack of space this unit has only two very small classrooms, no rifle range, and no vehicle maintenance shop. In addition, an extreme shortage of administrative and storage space exists. This shortage of space seriously hampers the training of these Marine reservists. The need for additional facilities is becoming more acute as the unit progresses. In addition, the adjacent buildings are constructed in such close proximity to this training center that no space exists between buildings. As a result, no windows exist in the sides of this training center. The only two classrooms are without ventilation. The only outdoor space available to this unit is the width of the sidewalk in front of this facility. As a result no outdoor space is available for the drilling of this unit, for the practice of combat formations, or for the emplacement of weapons under simulated combat conditions. The proposed replacement training center is to be constructed on 30.01 acres of land declared excess by the Veterans' Administration. NMCRTC, ST. LOUIS, MO. ($370,000) The present facility, jointly occupied by the Marine Corps Reserve and Naval Reserve is located in the path of a flood-control dike planned for construction by the Army Corps of Engineers. The construction schedule for this dike reveals that work in the area of this training center will commence in June 1961. The position of this dike will be such as to require the construction of a replacement training center. The proposed replacement training center is to be constructed at the Naval Air Station, St. Louis (deactivated). MCRTC SAN RAPHAEL, CALIF. ($490,000) The present facility consisting of quonset huts is leased from the Marin Junior College for $1 per year. This lease expires on June 30, 1975. This training center lacks over 60 percent of 19,918 square feet authorized and required for the training of this unit. This shortage of space has resulted in very limited classroom facilities, no rifle range, no garage or vehicle maintenance shop, and an extreme shortage of administrative and storage space. In addition, during heavy rains this facility has been flooded with over 12 inches of water. The shortage of space prevents this unit from carrying out an aggressive training program. The proposed training center will be constructed on 5 acres of land leased from Marin County for $1 per year for 50 years. This facility will provide both the indoor and outdoor spaces required for the training of Marine reservists. MCRTC, TAMPA, FLA. ($391,000) The present training center is leased from the port authority of the city of Tampa, Fla., for $197.50. This rental amount is intended to reimburse the port authority for the amount expended for insurance. The buildings comprising this training center are of temporary typ construction erected in 1941 for the Army Air Corps. Due to the tropical climate of Tampa these buildings are infested by dry rot, termites, and other deteriorating elements. The buildings are con tinually being repaired at an annual cost of approximately $8,00 per year. The training center is bounded by the airport directly to its from and an industrial area on the other three sides. The international airport and the surrounding industrial area has expanded to such an extent that no land area exists for the training of the Marine reserv ists. In addition, this expansion has severed this unit's access road to the water. This lack of a water and land training area severely restricts the training of these Marine reservists in their primary mission. This replacement item is for construction of a reinforced concrete frame structure with concrete block exterior and interior walls. Major areas provide an assembly hall, indoor rifle range, administration. classroom, storage, garage, and vehicle maintenance space. All utili ties, including required roads, walks, parking area, and a concrete ramp and parking apron for amphibious tractors are included. The site is presently leased from the State of Florida for 50 years at $1 per year. Present unsatisfactory facilities will be returned to Tampa port authority. Senator STENNIS. We didn't take up the items in the National Guard and Army Reserve by items. The House has approved this section of the bill, as I understand it as written. Do you have something you wished to say! Captain CORRADI. I have a very brief statement on the status of the construction authorization. Senator STENNIS. All right, I wish you would make it, please. TESTIMONY OF CAPT. PETER CORRADI, CEC, USN, DEPUTY CHIN OF BUREAU OF YARDS AND DOCKS Captain CORRADI. Mr. Chairman, members of the committee, as prelude to the detail testimony I would like to report briefly on the current status of the Reserve construction program. Authority and funds are available until used or rescinded. Thus at the beginning of fiscal year 1959 we had unobligated project a thorization amounting to $11.5 million. To this was added $11.9 |