Gummed-paper surfaces will also be attached to the staff for the purpose of catching any particulate fall-out which may occur. A sea anchor will be used on each buoy to retard the drift due to wind. (b) Dan buoys will be launched at the stations shown on the overlay for HO Chart 5413 (Tab A to this appendix, limited distribution) in accordance with the schedules shown in Tab B to this appendix. 2. Support Category a. USS O’ Bannon (1) On a “primary mission” basis from 2100M on M—2 to 0130M on M-day. b. USS Yuma (1) On a “primary mission” basis from about 0630M on M—3 to 0910M on M—2. (2) On a “primary mission” basis from 0700M M+1 until M+7. c. USS Arikara (1) If directed, to assist in recovery of Dan buoys by Commander, Task Group 132.3 (CTG 132.3), then on a “primary mission” basis after returning YC barges to Eniwetok Lagoon on Mike recovery (MR) day until not later than M +7 day. d. USS Rendova (1) On a “not to interfere with primary mission”basis. e. Patron Two (1) On a “primary mission” basis from M+1 until M+7. 3. Assignment of Tasks a. Commanding Officer, USS O’Bannon, will (1) Establish liaison with project officer and make arrangements for loading Dan buoys and auxiliary equipment and for embarking two project personnel who will assist in launching Dan buoys. (2) Launch Dan buoys in accordance with plan from 2100M on M-—2 until 0130M on M-day while en route to H-hourstation. (3) Assist in recovery of Dan buoys if so directed by CTG 132.3 after Mike shot. Recovery operations will not extend beyond M+7 day. b. Commanding Officer, USS Yuma, will (1) Establish liaison with project officer and make arrangements for loading Dan buoys and auxiliary equipment and for embarking two project personnel whowill assist in launching and recovering Dan buoys and in preparing samples for shipment. (2) Launch Dan buoys in accordance with plan from 0630 on M~3 until about 0910 on M-z2. (3) When released by CTG 132.3 after H-hour, proceed to best estimated position off northern end of Dan buoy line on 100-mile radius to arrive by 0700M M+1 day and commence recovery operations. After one sweep of 100-mile arc, search out and recover buoys on 150mile arc. c. Commanding Officer, USS Arikara, will (1) Establish liaison with project officer and make arrangements for recovering Dan buoys after Mike shot and embark two project personnel for this purpose prior to Mike evacuation from Eniwetok Lagoon. (2) If directed by CTG 132.3, after returning two of three or more barges to buoys in Eniwetok Lagoon on MR day, assist in recovery of Dan buoys from MRdayuntil directed to cease by CTG 132.3, no later than M+7 day. d. Commanding Officer, USS Rendova, will (1) Plot locations of Dan buoys daily, using reports from patrol units and estimated drift of buoys. (2) Inform CTG 132.3 daily of actual or best estimated positions of Dan buoys. (3) Coordinate Dan buoy recovery operations between surface units and Patron Two aircraft. e. Commanding Officer, Patron Two, will 71