Observers from Headquarters, CJTF=132, and other Task Groups .of the Joint Task Foroe were aboard for these exercises, The USS ESTES, USS OAK HILL, USS CURTISS, USS RENDOVA, and USS OfBANNON Curing this pemiod, all conducted one or mare training rune at sea, either singly of in the MX Rebearsal, in preparation for MIKE event, H, WELFARE AND RECREATION - | Ot Ba ‘ AU ROME ETTRESEE Rene _ Divine Services at the beginning of tha period were contucted each Sunday by Chaplains inthe CURTISS and ESTES (ootn frovestant) with eburech parties being sent to Enivetok to beth Catholic and Protestant pervices. On arrival of the RENDOVA, having a Catholic Cheplain, arrangenante vere made for beth Protestant and Catholic Services in the three large ships = CURTISS, ESTES and RENDOVA. The Catholic Chaplein from the RENDOVA made his circuit by helicopter lift. Mormon services were held regularly in +e Serpese the ESTES and CURTISS and Jewish Services were held at Eniwetok, and avail« atie topersonel of Task Group 132.3. BEST AVAILABLE COPY The Japten Island Recreation Facility was opened officially on 27 Septenter. Administration of the area was vested in Commander Task Flenent 132.31 whose Instruction 1700.1 under date of 25 September.1952 provided Regulations and Instructions for use of the facility. The facilities included the swimmingbeaches = lagoon side only, 3 soft ball diamonds, a 6 hole miniature golf course, volleyball courts, ping por tables and many horse ahoe pite. Cold beer and soft drinks were sold with music furnished by courtesy. of redordings over a Public Address systen, facility was olosed on 26 October due to impending operations. 88