intra-atoll transportation flights.

During the shot phase the RENDOVA's primary Task Force mission is to
serve as a base for the RadSafe Task Unit of Task Group 132.1, support
Radiological surveys and early reentry operations by helicopter and to
assist in "sample return” using the utility aircraft for flights to Kwajalein

from the arrier,

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G. UNIT
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Patrol Squadron TWO completed its novanent ‘trom the West Coast to

Kwajalein on 11 September and reported to Commander Task Group 132.3 on

12 September. The PBM~5A detachment had arrived at Kwajalein on 2 September.
The PEM~5A detachment was attached to Naval Station, Kwajalein, with operational
control of the aircraft under the Commanding Officer of PATRON TWO.

This

made the Task Unit complete and in place. A detachment of 9 enlisted men was
sent to Eniwetok to assist in ground operations in support of the patrol plane
landings and in servicing of weapons that would be required there in connection
with security patrol flights.

On Ma, this detachment would be shifted back to

Kwajalein for the shot phase, during which time all patrol flights will originate
from Kwajalein.
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MISCELLANEOUS

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The U.S, Coast Guard Cutter BUTTONWOOD reported to CJTF-132 on 12 October.
The Cutter was in turn assigned to Taek Group 132.3.

The BOTTONWOD? installed

lighted buoys to mark the eastern side of the lagoon channel to the north, and
tions and repairs to all channel and entrance lights.
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