They were conducted at Bikini and Enewetak atolls by  Joint Task Force 7 (JTF7). The entire operation followed Project 56 and preceded Project 57. The primary intention was to test new, second-generation thermonuclear weapons.
A series of experiments were conducted at Bikini and Enewetak atolls by JTF7. These tests followed the principles outlined in Project 56 and occurred prior to Project 57. The primary objective was to evaluate innovative nuclear explosives.