TASK GROUF 132,2 TASTICIFATICN “IY <IKE EVENT
Asthe Tesk Group ap reached the climax period preceding the
MIKE detonation many of the prepared plans and procedures were unfolded and put into execution.
The meny hours of preparation and
planning were now put to final test.
Success or failure of the Task
Group support for the MIKE phase depended upon each person performing
his duties as planned.
Most complex and difficult task essigned to
TG 132.2 during Operation IVY wes the necessity for the complete
evacuation and recntry of ell personnel from and to Enivetok Islend.
In order to corpletely understend the actual particivation of
the Task Group, a certain part of the beckground of the operation
should be explained.
The Task Group Commander wes assigned the specific mission tot
a,
Support CTO 132.1 in the conduct of his mission.
b.
Provide for the ground security of Inivetok Atoll, co-
orfineting his effort with CTG 132.1 during the shot phase.
c.
Operate the Signal Communications Systen.
d.
Conduct evacuetion of personnel and equipment from
Enivetok Island,
e.
Conduct re-entry operations after "R" Hour.
f.
Be prepared to’conduct decontemination upon re-entry
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to Eniretok Island.
g.
Provide for the radiological sefety of Army personnel
basec on Enivetok Teland.
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