LSD was not availeble but a third fleet tug (ATF) was added to the Task
Group to assist in the escort of the enall craft (ICT's) that would put
to sea during the evacuation.
A study was made and comment submitted on the Evacuation Annex to
the JTF 132 OpPlan No. 2-52 on 19 August.
E.
STATUS OF PLANNING FO? OP"RATIONS DURING SNOT PERTOD
Planning for thie phase avaits finalization od onall craft evacuation
requirenents and a firmer knowledge of test requirements to be imposed
on the ships of TO 132.3 while at sea during the shot period.
General requirements for movement of the 8ENDOVA, FSTES, CURTISS,
and OAK HILI, which will ceuse these ships to act independently at time
of shot have been received.
However, insufficient details concerning
these requirements are available to permit detailed planning to be
accomplished at this time.
While early planning would be advantageous, the need for detailed
pianning is not considered more than desirable at the olose of this
reporting period (31 August).
FP,
STATUS OF PLANNING FOR RE-PNTRY
This planning awaits esta >lishment of detailed re-entry plans of other
agencies of the Task Force having forces that will re-enter the area.
G. INFORMATION
Neative.
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