Operation Plan CJTF SEVEN No. 3-53 required in experiments and projects and as otherwise directed by CUTF SEVEN. Refer to Annex H for summary of tasks. ad. Air Force Task Group (TG 7.4) will: (1) Assume operational control of the inter-atoll airlift system and the inter-island airlift system at ENIWETOK (Annex Q). (2) Execute assigned CASTLE missions to include cloud sampling, effects tests aircraft operations, communications services, search and rescue, technical report photography aircraft operations, wea- ther service, Military Air Transport Service (MATS) terminal opera- tions and official observer flights. (3) Provide air controller and other supervisory personnel for the air operations center aboard the command ship (USS ESTES). Refer to Annex I for summary of tasks. e. AEC Base Facilities Task Group (1 7.5) will: (1} Continue to execute missions assigned by the Manager, Santa Fe Operations Office (SFOO) in accordance with current AEC policies. (2) Operate and maintain certain installations and facilities at ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS in accordance with existing agreements with CTG 7.1 and between the AEC and DOD. (3) Provide necessary base facilities and logistic support for military personnel at ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS in accordance with existing agreements. (4) Provide necessary test facilities to meet the scientific requirements and inform CJTF SEVEN of significant developments affecting his overall mission. Refer to Annex J for summary of tasks. x. Task Group Commanders will: (1) Prepare plans for the accomplishment of all tasks assigned herein and forward copies of such plans to arrive in this headquarters not later than 1 January 1954. (2) Provide personnel, as required, for participation in the defense of ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS. All military personnel based on ENIWETOK ISLAND will, to the extent practicable, be trained in and available for ground defense (Annex K). (3) Submit reports for historical and other purposes to CJTF SEVEN in accordance with current JTF SEVEN directives. (4) When so notified by CJTF SEVEN that units of equipment are released, return the equipment to parent organizations. (5) Exercise maximum economy in the conduct of all operations. Attention is directed to letter, subject: "Conservation of Funds, ~h-