Hostile Action Alert Plan
CJTF SEVEN No. 3-53

j.

The Commander, TG 7.5, in the event of a RED alert, will:
(1) Assist CTG 7.1 in the evacuation or disposal of weapon and

device components and critical test equipment.

(2) Assist CTG 7.2 in the defense of threatened areas consistent

with means available.

(3) Assist other task groups in the emergency loading of vessels.
x.

All task groups will:

(1) Prepare a detailed hostile action alert plan, complying with
anstructions contained herein, and forward copy to this headquarters
not later than 7 January 1954.

(2) Comply with the provisions of Appendix I as conditions are

announced by ATCOM ENIWETOK.

(3) Comply with the provisions of Security Memorandum No. 6,
Has, JTF SEVEN, dated 13 September 1953, in the evacuation or destruction of classified documents.
Administration and Logistics.

See CJTF SEVEN Administrative Order

for Operation CASTLE Cost SEVEN No. 2-53).
Communications.

a.

Annex L applies.

In the event of hostile action the Assistant Chief of Staff, J-5

Division, Hqs, JTF SEVEN, will immediately assume operational control of ali task force communication facilities. With task group
coordination, all existing atomic test communication facilities will
be converted to tactical communication requirements. Minimum tactical communication requirements will be included in task group hostile
action alert plans. See Annex L for additional details.
b. See Appendix I for control of electronic radiation and surface
lighting.
c.

Command Posts
UNIT

BIKINI PHASE

ENIWETOK PHASE

CJTF SEVEN (ATCOM)

USS ESTES (AGC-12)

PARRY ISLAND

CTG 7.1

USS ESTES (AGC-12)

PARRY ISLAND

CTG 7.2

ENIWETOK ISLAND

ENIWETOK ISLAND

CTE 7.3

USS BAIROKO (CVE-115)

PARRY ISLAND or CVE

CTG 7.4

USS ESTES (AGC-12)

ENIWETOK ISLAND

CTG 7.5

USS ESTES (AGC-12)

PARRY ISLAND

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

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