Concept of
Operations
CJTF SEVEN No, 3-53

there is a possibility that ENIWETOK will be subjected to radioactive fall-out during BIKINI operations. In the event radioactive
fall-out is detected at ENIWETOK, a predesignated signal will be

given at which time all personnel will proceed to covered areas
(buildings, tents > etc.) and remain under cover until the all clear
signal is sounded. Should excessive contamination become apparent,
CUTF SEVEN will order that an evacuation be conducted, using available aicraft, and specified task force vessels will proceed on order
of CJTF SEVEN from BIKINI to ENIWETOK to assist in the emergency
evacuation of all endangered personnel. The provision of paragraph

c(1) above will then apply.

(3) If reentry to either or both atolls is delayed beyond the
period that the joint task force can reasonably sustain itself afloat,
provisions will be made for an alternate destination landing.
d. Progressive Redeployment. Personnel, equipment and materiel will
be redeployed consistent with completion of tasks or as soon as they
become surplus to the needs for accomplishing the missions of JTF

SEVEN. The troop transport (AP) will be utilized to redeploy some
600 personnel immediately after Shot #7 (KOON).

P. W. CLARKSON
Major General, U.S. Army
Commander

Appendix
I ~ Map of Eniwetok Atoll
II - Map of Bikini aTOLL
III - Forward Area Native Population

OFFICIAL:

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WILLIAM S. COW:
JR.
Colonel, U.S. Air Force

Assistant Chief of Staff, J-3

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