Nuclear Test Operations & Ships

Atomic Veterans Compensation Program

Atmospheric nuclear test operations covered under the Atomic Veterans cancer compensation program include:

• Operation Trinity (1945)
• Operation Crossroads (1946)
• Operation Sandstone (1948)
• Operation Buster-Jangle (1951)
• Operation Greenhouse (1951)
• Operation Ranger (1951)
• Operation Ivy (1952)
• Operation Tumbler-Snapper (1952)
• Operation Upshot-Knothole (1953)
• Operation Castle (1954)

• Operation Teapot (1955)
• Operation Wigwam (1955)
• Operation Redwing (1956)
• Operation Plumbbob (1957)
• Operation Argus (1958)
• Operation Hardtack 1 (1958) & Hardtack 2 (1958)
• Operation Dominic 1 (1962) & Dominic 2 (1962)
• Operation Plowshare Sedan (1962)

 

See the list of US ships involved, organized by the nuclear test operation.

 

 

If you believe you were exposed to government-created radiation due to atmospheric nuclear test operations and were subsequently diagnosed with cancer, call the National Cancer Benefits Center at (800) 414-4328 or use our online form to request more information.