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. - 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.