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b.
The two (27primary SAR aircraft will be re_uired to fly
eight (8) hour missions during these periods and will be know as
STABLE #1 and #2.
c,
The third aircraft will remain at ENIWETOK on a twenty-~
four /24) hour strip alert status and will be utilized, if necessary, .
as a back-up aircraft for STABLE #1 and #2, This aircraft is designated
as STABLE #3.
d.
During operational pericds, STABLE aircraft will turn APX~6
IFF to Position Two (2) on take-off and remain on that position until
further advised.
.
e. Detailed operating instructions for STABLF aircraft are
cont-ined in Appendix 1, this Annex.
5.
EMERGENCY PROCEDUPES FOR STABLE AIRCRAFT:
a. Upon notification of an emergency on Channel "I", from
either BOUNDARY TARE or CASSIDY, STABLE aircraft will:
{1)
Turn to ventor given by control or obtained on APS~31
scope from emergency IFF blips transmitted by the
distressed aircraft.
(2) Proceed to area using METO power,
(3)
Standby on Channel "F" and HF Circuit J-410 for
further information.
(4) ‘Make rescue plan to fit the situation and advise proper
control.
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b,
.
If P84 type aircraft is in distress, AN/ARA-S Homing
may be obtained on VHF Channel "F",
.
Be prepared to coordinate with helicopters or surface
vessels for search/rescue missions.
Additional intercept/escort/ditching procedures will be
used as outlined in previous paragrachs,.
6,
STABLE AIRCRAFT SPECIFIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
a, STABLE aircraft will carry inclosure to Appendix 4, Annex "D",
Operations Order No, 1-53, "Air Ground Communications for CASTLE", to
facilitate rapid contact in case of emergency.
‘NOTE:
Operations Order for revised Appendix designator, etc.).
Check revised
b. STABLE aircraft will carry maps approved by Task Group 7.43
also maps of ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS, scale 1:100,000, showing depth
of water, in fathoms, should water landings be necessary for emergency
pick-ups.
c. STABLE aircraft will not fly in or near GILDA ‘Atomic Cloud)
after H-hour,
Area downwind of GILDA should be avoided to prevent fall-
out contamination, and no flight should be conducted closer than ten (10)
nautical miles from the visible or rising cloud unless specifically
directed otherwise.
d.
Pilots and Co-pilots in the air at shot time shall use modi-
fied, all ~urnose .1 density filter goggles.
Co-~pilots should, as an
extra precaution, cover their eyes with forearm at zero hour,
TASK GROUP 7.4
OPRS ORDER NO. 1-54
ANNEX "F"
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