installed in the office of J-2, JTF 132 for circuit J-204, Six (6) enlisted men from signal section were furnished J-5, JTF 132 to augnent cormunications personnel on the USS Estes. These personnel boerd- ed the USS Estes on U5. On 28 October (M4), ammunition, emergency rations, and crew served weepons were moved aboard the USNS Collins during the day. In the afternoon radiac instruments were placed aboard for use of re-entry N decontamination teams if "fall-out" should become o hazard. A communication center on board. radio stction, and field telephone system vere installed The evacuation of TO 132.2 wea supported by installation of a radio set SCR-608 on circuit J-240 on board cnd a redio set SCR-508 on the Fred personnel pier opercting on circuit J-100. This radio net- work assisted the Beechmaster in timely evacuation of troops and boat dispatch. Sufficient equipment for o field telephone system on board ship wes established. Radio sets SCR-300 were aveilable to support the Combet Security Force TG 132.2 in the event it wes needed. Boe- ginning ct 1800 hours locding began from Personnel Pier of nll personnel thet could be spared. The loading proceded smoothly and, except for some difficulty ceused by swells in the lcgoon, no difficulties vere encountered. 7 On 29 October (M-3), loading continued throughout the day. At approximately 1800 hours Trsk Group res completed. the final loading of major elements of the Six (6) enlisted men were sent to the USS Curtiss to perform orderly duties for the official obscrver group. Trenty (20) additional enlisted mon vere sent to the Curtiss for mess and housekeeping duties. Four (4) radio techniciens end three (3)

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