.
9,
The evacuation of forces was based on the following
basic steps summarized briefly:
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On test day minus 5 days.
(1)
Institute maximum offshore petrol of destroyers,
destroyer escorts, and patrol planes.
(2)
Station evacuation vessel at Ujelang (PETER
X-RAY Day only; vessel remaining at Ujelang
thereafter).
be
On test day minus two day.
(1)
Helicopter detachment report to Commander Air
Forces for operational control.
ce.
(2)
Navy Signal Unit embark in PASIG.
(3)
Dispatch AVR and amall boats to special stations.
(4)
Place monitors aboard designated vessels.
On test day minus one day.
(1)
Conduct at 0600 Mike an accurate and canplete
muster of all units and ships.
(2)
Dispatch two planes to Kwajalein to stand by
for SAR duties; all other planes conduct patrol,
proceeding to emergency moorings at Ebeye
(Kwajalein) to stand by.
(3)
Embark all shore based personnel in ships
designated.
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