Qperntion Flan
CTG 7.3 No. 1-53
(c)
Conduct intermittent underway surface and ASW patrol in
the near vicinity of SNIWETOK atoll, principally in section DB.
(2)
Develop submarine contacts made by ships of the task unit.
(3) Provide surface escorts for ships transporting special devices,
as directed,
(4) Provide surface units to investigate and develop submarine contacts made by TU 7.3.32 (Fatrol Plane Unit), as directed.
(5) Provide surface units to warn and divert shipping from the Danger
Arca or significant sector, as directed.
(6)
Maintain one (1) surface unit in upkeep status, as required,
normally anchore+ in the near vicinity of CURTISS, to provide that vessel
with additional warning of and protection from attack as practicable.
(7) During shot phase evacuations, provide escort, plane guard,
an? other services, as ‘lirected,
(8)
Repel an attemcted hestile landing on one of the atolls, or
an actauch or a unit of the task force.
([: Provide inter-atoll transportation for TG 7.2 ground forces
in an om ceuney,
(10)
Carry out post-shot evacuation of personnel, as directed.
{1L)
Carry out search an? rascuc oper:tions.
(12)
Station one (1) DIE between “NI.ETCK and BI“INI atolls during
(13)
Assist in recovery of free floating buoys, as directed.
BIKINI shot phases tc assist in the control of aircraft.
(44) Contact surplementary air ratar searencs at EIKINI, as requested
by CTU 7.3.3 (Commanding Officer, USS BAInO.O),
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FEatrols ani surveillances to be conducted curing BIKTNI phases only
(eremaertion prasu_end periods prior to BIT! Shots).
(1)
hase X -preparstion phase ani perio'’s prior to shots No. 1,
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