lnanerantate Chapter 3 GENERAL ACTIVITIES OF TASK GROUP 7.1 3.1 MISSION Parts of the mission assigned to JTF 7 by agreement between AEC and DOD were: 1. ‘Prepare for and conduct in the spring and summerof 1958 tests of such experimental devices as may be approved by the DOD or AEC. 2. Prepare for and conduct in association with the above tests experimental measurements necessary for the successful completion of the tests as approved by the DOD or the AEC and such weapon effects programs as may be approved by the DOD or the AEC. 3. Maintain the EPG as a closed area within the capability of forces available. 4, Assume responsibility for safety of populated islands relative to hazards introduced by the operation. In order to accomplish their mission, JTF 7 assigned the following responsibilities to TG 7.1: 1. Position, arm, and detonate the nuclear test devices as authorized by CJTF 7. 2. Conduct such experiments on each nuclear explosion as are needed to fulfill the technical requirements determined by appropriate authority with- in the AEC and/or DOD and are in addition operationally feasible. 3. Provide such technical information, guidance, and services to all participating elements of the Joint Task Force as may be required for the conduct of their respective missions. 4. Ascertain and transmit to the appropriate headquarters the require- ments for services to be furnished to TG 7.1 by other participating elements of the Joint Task Force. 5. Submit check lists of tasks to be accomplished prior to, during, and after each detonation. 6. Submit a written final report no later than 15 days subsequent to the last detonation of the Hardtack test series. 3.2. ORGANIZATION AND COMMAND RELATIONSHIPS The organization chart of JTF 7, shown in Fig. 3.1, differed from the