According to DoD, as of May 2002, the following ships are known to have been involved in Project SHAD tests Autumn Gold, Copper Head, Fearless Johnny, Flower Drum – Phase 1 and Phase 2, and Shady Grove:
· USS Granville S. Hall YAG-40,
· USS Herbert J. Thomas DD-833,
· USS George Eastman AG-39,
· USS Tioga County LST-158,
· US Navy Covered Lighter (barge) YFN-811,
In addition to these ships, five Army light tugs (LT) manned by Navy personnel identified as LT-2080, LT- 2081, LT-2085, LT-2086 and LT-2087, were used. Members of the 4533rd Tactical Test Squadron and 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing (F-4E aircraft) were also involved in some tests. DoD has compiled crew lists and unit rosters for the ships, LTs, and flight units involved in these tests.
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