HEADQUARTERS, Joint Task Force SEVEN

Washington 25, D. ©.

10 November 1953

Annex P to CJT? SEVEN Operation Plan No. 3-53
SCIENTTTIC ‘TASK GROUP SUMMARY OF TASKS (TG 7.1)
The following is a summary of tasks to be accomplished by the
Scientific Task Group during the CASTLE on-site operational phase.
CTG 7.1 wills:
a.

Position, arm and detonate the weapons and devices.

b

Conduct technical and measurement programs (Annex E applies).

c. Complete the installation and calibration of the devices and all
anstruments and test apparatus,
d, Recommend to CJTF SEVEN safe slant range distances from ground
zer- for aircraft during shot periods.
e,

Conduct the radiological safety program (Annex N applies).

*, Provide technical and technical report film coverage in conformity with Annex T,
g. Schedule the inter-atoll movement of weapons and devices and
provide required technical assistance to other task groups in connection with their responsibilities for such movements.
h.

Be responsible for the removal of all TG 7.1 personnel and neces-

sary equipment from the shot site danger area.

i. When directed by COTF SEVEN, evacuate TG 7.1 personnel from
BIKINI ATOLL,
j.

Be prepared, upon directive from CUTF SEVEN, to conduct emergen-

cy post-shot evacuation of TG 7.1 personnel from ENIWETOK ATOLL.

k. Keep CJTF SEVEN informed on test and technical developments
affecting the operational plan and military support requirements

therefor,
1.

Prepare appropriate technical reports at the conclusion of each

shot and the overall operation (Annex E applies).

m. Provide CUTF SEVEN with a statement of preliminary test results
at H plus 1, H plus 12 and H plus 72 hours.

P. W. CLARKSON

OFFICIAL:

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Major General, U.S. Army
Commander

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Colonel, U.S. Airlforce

Assistant Chief of Staff, J-3

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