since information from which this requirement could be extracted was already available in the JTF-7 Headquarters. (Subsequent to this conference, members of the JIF-7 and TG 7,3 staffs met to consolidate service craft requirements, A memorandum for record on that subject is appended hereto as supplementary informetior toconferees.) Ccommander Ellison also emphasized that the dual «toll capability was cependent to a large degree on the ability of the task force to provide a complete emergency evacuation capability at both atolls, No, Type 1 AGC Discussion To be used as a flagship for CIG 7,3 and as a head— quarters for CJTF-7 and staff when afloat. This ship must have adequate CIC and communications facilities for conduct of a complicated operation such as HARDTACK, A CLC would be emminently suitable for this purpose if an AGC is not available. During the last operation, this ship was normally tased in the Bikini area, However, due to the different nature of certain shots being planned for HARDTACK, it is anticipated that time between Bikini and Eniwetok will be about equally divided during the operation, 2 ISD To be used for the transport of shot barges, support of the boat pool and in the construction and resupply of off-atoll sites, Two LSD's will not be required for the entire operation, and some rotation would be acceptable. It was the feeling of the TG 7.3 representatives rresent that the stationing of one LSD in the forward area from the beginning of the buildup phase until completion of the roll-up phase was an undue hardship on assigned personnel, and that some relief should be afforded, During the ensuing discussions, it was pointed out that the LSD to be used for shot barge transport mst have its helicopter platform removed to permit loading of the barges, Captain Utter (TG 7.3) noted that one of the assigned ISD's would be engaged to a large extent during the operational phase in supporting the underwater shots at Eniwetok and that this ship should have its helicopter platform intact if possible. 4 DD To be used for security patrols, weather observations, search and rescue, and possibly for transport of samples from Bikini to Eniwetok, The group was informed that during the last operation 2 DD's and 2 DE's were assigned. The assignment of the DE's limited operational flexibility in that they did not possess the speed essential to many of the tasks assigned. It was rointed out that it was often necessary for the destroyers on weather stations to retire at high speeds in order to clear predicted fallout areas prior to shot time. The desire of both CJTF-7 and CTG 7.3 to have 4 DD's available during HARDTACK was emphasized, AFWL/ HO Tael $,/2-S . cA) 43 nm“. e Ye