STATUS OF PLANNING FOR EVACUATION Pending establiehment of firmer evacuation requirements by other Task Force Agencies, only preliminary study for planning could be done by CTG 132.3 during this period. - ! The Plans and Operations Section maintained close liaison with the J-3 Division of the JTF 132 Headquarters Staff and also with the J-3 Division of CTG 132.2 Staff. oe Ud Saf Ge The Staff logistics Officer attended a conference in San Francisco, California, on 31 July held by ComMSTSPac and attended by Representatives of the JIF Headquarters and CTC 132.1. The Chief of Naval Operations expressed concern for the safety of small craft, if not evacuated during the shot phase, in a letter to CTF 132. The matter was referred to CTC 132.3 for study and comment. The subsequent study found that it would be impracticable to evacuate all small craft with the forces available. After presentation of the best scientific predictions of the probsble effects of the test shots -in producing waves or other hazards to amall craft, CNO agreed that the expected hazard to small craft was not as great as previously believed. At the close of this period it was planned to evacuate the maximum number, compatible with requirements for small craft services dn the pre-shot phase utilizing facilities available. All small craft that could not be evacusted would be hauled up on high ground or anchored in water over 50 feet in depth. During this study CinCPacFlt was approached on the possibility of . providing a second ISD to assist in small craft evacuation. 69 Another - ee ree D.