oPp“Y E L B A L I A f V c A . T S E B space until 1 September 1952. At the same time plans were being draw fox movement to sea. By these plans the Task Group Comnasnder wild move to the USS CURTISS (AVai,) with @ small "operational etaff” in August for movement to the Forward Area, and later transfer his flag to the uss RENDOVA (CVE-34) when that vessel arrives at ENIWETOK, Theremainder of the Statt will move direct to the RENDOVA at same time the operiationa? staff moves to the CURTISS, Planned date for the movement is 26 August 1952. ge The first half of this reporting period was Droted nriuarly to preparation of the Operation Plan while the latter part of the péeriod vas soent in study ofimplementing details, that would be rdguired to carry out the Plan, and the prospective material Status of the ships at the expectant time of reporting to the Task Group. In this connection, several) staff visits were made to free activities < including a visit ~ to CinCPacFit and the EXINETOK area by the Task Croup Commander ac= companied by three members of his Staff. Visits also were made to some of the shipe expected to serve in the Task Group. In connection with the material status of the etips on their reporting to the Task Group, CinCPacFit wade known bis policy that it was considéred the reaponsi« dbility of the tyce commanders to have the shire prepared for the operation and authorized the Task Croup Conmander to make task group requirements lmown to the tyve commanders. This policy ia in accordance with usual Mavv vrocedures and practices within the fleete, Type commanders are assioned resvonsibllityv for the readiness of the ships under their command to perform their missions.