Headquarters, Task Group 7.2, JTF SEVEN
akO 187 c/o PM, Son Francisco, Calif.
19 tay 1954
FINAL REPORT = OPERATION CaSTLE
SECIION I - 10SSTOKS:
1.
Garrison Phase Frior to Build-up:
;
at the conclusion of Operation IVY, CUTF 132 (redesiymited
ETF SEVEN) published Operation Order 4-52, dated 17 November 1952.
iy this order CTG 132.2 (redesignated TG 7.2) was essigned the follewing missicns:
Qe
Assune the opcrational control of Jaint Task Force SEVEN
military forces remaining in the forward area and deploy theseforees
in such a manner 28s to prévide for continuity of operation and econcmi~
cal, expeditious support for CASTLE.
b.
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Re-estcblish the forward area Garrison Force and provide
base facilities for tenant units end military personnel thercin, with
pr..cata personnel augmentation provided by such units fcr housekeeping
functions,
c.
Upon departure of CUTF SEVZh from the forward area, dis-
charge the rcsponsibilitics ofsteht Commander (ATCOM
ENTWETOK) as
specificd by CINCPaCc.
.
qd.
Provide internal military security cnd ground defcnse of
ENDETOK ATOLL, employing 211 inilitary personnel and using as a nucleus
for this forco’ an organization comperable to an infantry rifle company.