Similar teams of about 13 members were engaged in the same kind of non-military construction in other Micronesian states. The only military facility in the Trust Territory was the missile-testing range at Kwajalein, which was operated by civilian contractors. The only offensive weapons at Kwajalein were the side arms carried by guards and watchmen; otherwise the military infrastructure at Kwajalein consisted of sophisticated radars, high-speed cameras, measurement instruments and computers. Finally, there was a small coast guard station in Yap. There were no air or naval bases, submarine pens, army barracks, Marine Corps facilities, munitions dumps, aircraft parks or nuclear storage sites. 12. Regarding the reconstruction of Bikini Atoll, the representative of the United States noted that in March 1985, the people of Bikini and the United States had agreed to continue studyinq the rehabilitation of and the development of a plan for the resettlement of Bikini. The plan would be based on independent scientific research funded by the United States Government. Based on that agreement, the people of Bikini had dismissed their lawsuit against the United States in which they had asked for a clean-up programme, and were now working directly with the agencies of the United States Government in planning for resettlement. The United States hoped and believed that the settlement would provide a satisfactory resolution of that emotional and difficult problem. -2- I 13. The United States representative replied to various statements made by petitioners who had appeared before the Council. Concerning self-government, he observed that the fundamental and absolute international criterion for the attainment of self-governing status was freedom of choice by the people concerned. That principle was set forth in the Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation among States in accordance with the 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the political and military situation in Micronesian states, specifically the Trust Territory, and the reconstruction efforts of Bikini Atoll. It also touches on the issue of self-government and the relationship between the United States and the people of Bikini. The language used is formal and diplomatic, suggesting that the text may be from a report or a statement from an international organization.

**Category**
International relations, Science and technology