aircraft into the plans.
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During shot periods, assume overall positioning control
of Task Force aircraft, other than security forces,

operating in shot areas.

(Instructions to Task Group

7.3 test aircraft will be given through CTG 7.3 in the
CVE.)

In the event interception of unidentified air-

craft becomes necessary in shot area, direct test aircraft to depart the area, passing control of the area

to CTG 7.3 for the duration of the defensive effort.
20.

Provide CTG 7.2 with personnel augmentation necessary
to support Task Group 7.4 at Iniwetok Island.

2l.

Provide decontamination crews and facilities for Task

Group 7.4 aircraft at Eniwetok Atoll and assist CTG
7.3 in aircraft decontamination as required.

22.

Assist Task Group 7.2 in emergency evacuation of personnel based on Eniwetok Island.

23.

Support Task Group 7.1 as directed by CJTF SEVEN. —

The Task Group did not become fully manned until 15 July 1953.
Prior to this time, the biggest problem was the one coming after
the final decisior: to base the Air Force Task Group at Eniwetok;
and that was the physical transfer of the base from Kwajalein to
Eniwetok.

During IVY roll-up, much Task Group 132.4 mteriel had

been placed in storage at Kwajalein.

Equipment to be moved totaled

15,000 measurement, tons, (including much héavy equipment), more
than 37,000 line items, office equipment, and twenty prefabricated

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