Jaw ¢ x ff ¢ / on Z , DDE498:VLM: Gils wk H2-1 Scrial: O01 § Mar 1964 15. The ship thon procezded to Ailinginae Atoll, The Magistrate helieved it possible that «a party was on Enibuk Island. A party wns landed, conducted 9 thorough search but found no ons. The ship remained in the vicinity of Enibuk while the two whale boats procceded to Sifo Islend, 4 sloop wes sighted anchored in the lagoon off Sifo Island, The party landed and John the Mazistrate once again explained the need for leaving Rongelep. Eighteen (18) Marshallese wore transported from tris island, Both this group, and John, assured the party thet there were no Marshallese on my of the other islmds md the evacuation was considsred completed, The sloop was anchored off the islend in a good lec, The same procedures for handling the 18 evacuecs from Sifo were followed as described in the proceeding paragraphs, 18, The PHILIP departed from Ailinginee et 1800h) on 3 March and arrived ot the Naval Station Kwajalein at O830M on 4 March, The Marshallese were disembarked during the morning of 4 March and removed to the Naval Dispensary. On arrival, the PHILIP was visited by Commander, Navel Stetion, Kwajalein, and representatives of Commander Joint Task Force SEVEN, 17, In spite of the willingness of the people to loave their homes there was understandable concérn over the safety of the two sloops lcft bohind at Rongelap and Sifo. These bosts are a community asset for hauling copra ond returning tho basic food staples, medicines and clothing during the period that Trust Territory ficld trip ships aro not evailable, Thsro was 2 considerable amount of copre in a drying shed on Eninetok and a smeller amourt on Sifo. It was most dishcartcning to the Magistrate to leave the copra behind since he himsclf had proparod the copra on Eninstok last week, All livestock, including about one hundred chicksns end ten pigs wero abandoned on Rongelap. Two dogs were also left orn the island, Since the people were not given an estimate of the duration of their evacuction, the concern over the above items will mo doubt incrense as the absence from their homes grows longer. 18, It is recommended that aircraft periodically check the condition of the two sloops at Rongelap and Sifo, It is furthor rccomnended that som? considerstion be given to the transfer of livestock, copra and Personal belongings on Rongelap, Sifo, Bninetok. There is a possibility thet these animals could be of much value for scientifie research, 19, The Marshallese werc excellent passengers, most cooperative, never demanding and exemplary in conduct, It was a distinct pleasure for the crew of the PHILIP to have been afforded the opportunity to assist these gulet people in the evacuation. Copy to: CinCPacF1t CJTF SEVEN Copleqsyoog LANL, J-Div, CTU 74341 CTG 7,1 a 4 G. W. ALBIN N 37