the mission of the naval task group was to provide technical support of the task force while it was afloat and during’ the evacuation 252 re-entry phases. To adequately mount and support such a mission, it — - was felt that the following would be necessary: a. A suitable command ship equipped with helicopter plat. form, adequate cormunications, air plot facilities and small boats for use by the Task Force Commander and staff. It is believed that an AGC will best meet this requirem nt. b. Suitable ships to meet the following requirements: (1) Berthing and messing for evproximdtely 970 civil- dans, 330 officers, and 1600 enlisted personnel during the first shot. (2) Fvacuation of avrroximately 275 civilians, 40 officers, and 310 enlisted men between the first and second shots. (3) Berthing and messing for approximately 695 civil- fans, 290 officers and 1290 enlisted men during the second shot. &. Five (5) helicopters (HIF-2) for rapid re-entry after d. One CVE to provide: shots, for radiological monitoring and for collection and transfer of samples to aircraft carrier. (1) Platform for five (5) helicopters. (2) Pour (4) afreraft for immediate ferrying of samples te Kwajalein. Remaining space and facilities of this ship may be utilized by the security force. -@. The USS Curtiss for transport ind assenbly of the devices and to serv’ as flagship for CTG 132.3. This vessel should be equipped with two 40' motor launches for the Task Force boat pool. f. Firing party will be acconmodated on a ship of the security forces in the event bunker accommodations ashore prove impractical.2 Aside from the technical support desired for the tests, them selves, there were additional naval personnel and equipment require~ First, two boat pools, one for the joint task force and the Ibid., pages 19-23. BEST AVAILABLE COPY is »