OPERATIONS ORDER NO, 1-53
SECURITY AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

HEADQUARTERS’ ~~

TASK GROUP 7.4, PROVISIONAL” ~~ "”

Kirtland Air Force’ Base, New Mexico

15 August 1953, 1800 T

PART I - SECURITY
1.

SECURITY POLICY:

a. Security policy of TG 7.4 is set forth in Group Memoranda
(Security Memoranda, 205 series), published by this Headquarters. ‘These
policies are published to facilitate implementation of necessary security

measures as directed by JIF SEVEN for Operation CASTLE (Restricted, SI)
and instructions that may be issued by CINCPAC in relation to BIKINI

ATOLL.

2.

RESPONSIBILITY:

a. The Comir, TG 7.4, is responsible for the overall security
of TG 7.4, which includes security indoctrination, training and security
of operations, All security activities and instructions will be performed

through normal command channels.
b.

The Conmanders of Units within 1 7.4 are responsible for:
(1)

Proper clearance of all personnel assigned or
attached to their respective units in accordance
with instructions contained in Security Letters

and Memoranda, Hq, JIF SEVEN, and 1% 7.4 Security
Memoranda, 205 series.

(2)

Indoctrination and training of all personnel assigned
or attached to their respective units in the proper

manner of handling classified documents,

(3)

Continuous action to insure that all personnel

realize the seriousness of loose talk and divulging
of classified information concerning the activities

of Operation CASTLE (Restricted, SI).

In this

connection, the following will be brought to their
attention and explained to them in detail:

(a)

AFR 205-1 and changes.

(b) AFR 205-25.
(c) Section 10 (b) (1), (2), (3) and (4) of the
Atomic Energy Act of 1946.

TASK GROUP 7.4
OPRS ORDER NO. 1-53
ANNEX G
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