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(c) Roll-up.
As the mission of Task Group 7.7 was essentially the support
of Task Group 7.4, so the problem of roll~up consisted mainly
of supporting and assisting the roll-up of 7.4.
The matter of an
adequate and completed roll-up is a question of vital concern to the
Island Commander.
The failure to carry out such a roll-up after the
Crossroads Operation has greatly aggravated the difficulties of the
Island Command since that operation, amd has served as an object
lesson,
The normal garrison of the island is barely adequate to
carry out the routine missions; the urgent rehabilitation program puts
a heavy additional load on these personnel; any uncompleted roll-up
of Task Force structures, equipment, etc., not fully accomplished
prior to departure of Task Force personnel, would completely disrupt
the island program for a long period.
As of this writing the roll-up
has not been completed, but is proceeding in a satisfactory manner.
Commander Task Group 7.4, assisted by a small engineer detachment |
from Task Group 7.2, is proceeding with the schedule of requirements
set up in agreement with Commander Task Group 7.7, and it is currently
estimated that all work, including final loading of USS WARRICK, will
be completed prior to 3 June, five days ahead of schedule.
2.
(a)
Comments and Recommendations.
Command Relations.
From the viewpoint of the Island Commander (CTG 7.7) the Task
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