A REPORT OF NAl%lLcOVYUNICATIONS01 OPEWTION SA}”DSTO19E Frior to commencementof planning,certain basic assumptions relating ta the naval Fortion of the Joint Task Foroe communications had been made and psssed on to the !%sistant Conmunicatims Officer (N~vy) for use as a guide in preparing his part of the cmmun ications and electronicsplan. These assumptions constitutedthe basiu for initial circuit planningand procurement of personnel and material. These assumptionsare listed below, and the facilities designed to satisfy the needs indicatedb:?these assumption are also listed with them. In general, the major naval componentswere to comprise am AGC (flagship),twoAV’s (scientificships) anf a CVS (radiologicalsafety ship). All long-haul circuitswere to be relayed Relay Station on Eniwetok. A. The Task Force Commander would remain in flagshipwould remain at Eniwetok shore-based. The CommanderNaval