(2) Major Hussey, Acting Army Task Group Commander, bparted via air for Euiwetok with his initial party as
fol;ows at ~145, 18 Jovember:
4 off
TOTALS
(3)
2
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f
2 Civ
Fc
iv
13 EM
16
Fas
(AIYny
& ~)
(&.Ny)
(All
Services)
The total ~rgo moviag with the initial force, including T/O&ES IML and rehabilitation materials, including small boats, totaled 9100 measurement tons
of all types. This was ckrried on the ships listed
plus the LST 1135.
l!histonnage was considerably
larger than had been antici~ted and required two
LSTUS and the Coastal Crusader by made ~v&ilable at
.a late date before sailing.
3. ~% ev
k
ment
d
The original concept for develo~ent of Kwajalein as a
base in support of JTP operations envisaged the cervices in a cooperative
effort.
The Island Commander,
aliavalofficerreportingto CINCPAC as
overall Commander, was to continue to perform hi, prescribed Naval mis-
sion in additionto Undertakingsuch responsibilities
as would be requiredby the Xw@alein IslandcommandIn supportof JTF-7 operations.
The ISCOMIS principal responsibilities to CJT1’-7involved general supervision of the construction of the base camp to be occupiedby the.Air
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