name). Later, the organization was designated Joint Task Force Seven. It was considered
undesirable from a security standpoint to designate the Task Force JTF-2, since it would
be reminiscent of JTF-1. The number seven was the only other low number available at
that time and it was a distinctive number. Thus, number seven was selected.
In its notification to General Hull of his selection to command the Joint Task Force, the
Joint Chiefs of Staff directed that, pending organization of the Task Force, the Joint ProofTest Committee perform these functions:
1. Delineate the organization of the Joint Task Force.
2. Outline the participation of the several components of the Armed Forces.
3. Outline the recommended action on all aspects of the test which are of concern to
the Armed Forces.
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