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be prepared, in coordination with CTG 7.S and on

order of CJld SZVrli~to conduct emergency post-shot evacuation of
all personnel based on ENIWETOK Island.
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Operational Phase; (lS April 19s6 to 23 July 1956):
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The operational phase of J.EDWINGcommenced on 15 March

19~6~ culminatin~ months of preparation and was implemented in
accordance with CJTF SEVhN Operation Order No. 1-56,
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1956.

dated 20’Jan-

Missions promulgated by this publication for CT: 7.2

were as follows:
a,. Until relievedby CJTF SIWhN, continue to discharge
the responsibilities of Atoll Commander, ENIWETOK (ATCOM), in accordance with CINCPAC GdlP 11-5’3, as amended, within the capability
of available forces.
b.

Provide comunicatioa~ and cryptographic facilities

for all elements of the task force on ENIwETOK Islamd, for HQ JTF
SEVhN on PArLflIsland, to major ships in the pacific Proving
Ground and to off-atoll terminals at OAHU$ T.H. and KWAJALLIN, M.I.
c.

Continue to operate communication facilities on JAP-

TAN Island ard all base facilities at ENIIJLTOKIsland, except those
specfiically allocated to CTG 7.4 and CTG 7.5, in accordance with
existing agreements.
d.

Provide, in coordination with CTG 7.5, for security

of exclusion areas and security at ports of entry at ENIWETOK and
BIKINI Atolls.
e.

Continue to screen messages for ATCOM during the op.

erational period, forwarding only those messages concerning unusual

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