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Overation Order
CTC 7.3 No. 4—5h
(6) Inform CTG 7.3 by “operation immediate" message

when the Task

Unit departs ENIWETOK Atoll, and also when it arrives a* BIKINI Atoll.

(7) Take special precautions and measures to reduce the possibility
of collision between TE 7.3.9.1 and any other vessel.
b.

Tasks of Commander Task Element 7.3.9.1.

CTE 7.3.9.1 shall:

(1) Assume responsibility for the security of classified RD material

while it is in USS LST 762.

(2) Employ the U.S. Marine Det
LST 762 to safeguard the security o

nt_ordered to report to CO, USS
associated RD equipment.

(3) Load and off-load the special material safely and expeditiously

in accordance with schedule given in Annex A of this Operation Order.

(4) Assume custody of the classified RD materials as they are placed

on board.

Accountability of all AEC accountable materials will remain with

a representative of the Sante Fe Operations Office, AEC (TG 7.5) who will be —
on board as a passenger.

(5) Make emergency disposal of any or all component material and

equipment, regardless of classification or sensitivity, under emergency con-

ditions where the health and safety of ships and personnel are concerned or
where the national interest must be protected by such disposal.

(6) Inform CTU 7.3.9 of any such disposal made or contemplated.
(7) Inform CTU 7.3.9

incident to transportation

of

ignificant developments which arise
and its associated equipment,

(8) Transfer responsibility for security and custody of classified
RD material to CTG 7.5 or his authorized representative when this material
is off-loaded from the ship. Obtain necessary receipts.
c.

Tasks of Commander Task Element.7.3.9.2.

CTE 7.3.9.2 shall:

(1) Ssreen TE 7.3.9.1 during loading and off-loading operations,

during sortie and entry, and when at sea.

x. (1) This OpOrder is effective upon receipt and for movements at
times required in Annex A.

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(2) Ships shall be darkened when outside of the lagoons during dark-

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