papers to CJTF 132. The other case involved the USS ARIKARA (ATP-92) which was assigned to IVY for towing and other use as might be assigned. The ship requested reimbursement for $4,764.49 expended in form of tow cable, line and fittings rigged for special tows and scientific project work, The ship stated that this work required replacement of the ships normal allowance of cables and equipment used for normal flest operations. The Task Group Commander held that expenditure of towing gear for a ship furnished for a towing mission was within,the definition of normal support area and therefore funds for replacement equipment shoul be provided by the Navy.. Accordingly, ComServPac was requested to furnish replacement funds and/or material. . These examples illustrate the extent to which existing instructions are open to interpretation. It is anticipated that there will be n ‘ditional eases requiring staff decision prior to final roll-un of all unites. B. Logistics No general logistics support was required for the Task “roup during this period. Provisioning received prior the MIKE fvent ws sufficient to carry through the roll-up period. The destroyers recrived required fuel from the USS RENDOVA or the TOR=146, Prior departure from the Area, the 133 AGAWAM topped off diesel and gasoline storage at both Enivetok and Parry Tslands. C. TRANSPORTATION BEST AVAILABLE copy. Transportation of personnel and cargo from the forward ara was governed by CUTF 132 policies. Specific Navy task Group ‘eotdions were as follows: (a) Provided shipping instructions for baggage and material being returned fron the forward area to a rear area activity. 138 These supplemented -