-- RETYPED COPY -HEADQUARTERS, Joint Task Force SEVEN

Washington 25, D.C.
10 November 1953, 1600 R
Annex N to CUJTF SEVEN Operation Order No.

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RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY

l. Radiological safaty of all task force military and civilian personnel
is a command responsibility and radiological safety activities will be
performed through normal command channels.

The Commander,

Joint Task Force SEVEN will:

a. Specify the measures necessary to insure the radiological safety of
task force personnel and furnish technical advisory assistance to task
group radiological safety officers.

b. Inform CINCPAC of radiological hazards which may exist in areas
outside the task force responsibility.

c. Maintain an information center (RadSafe Office) with displays of
current air and surface radexes, radiological situation maps of atolls
and peripheral aerial and surface areas and such other allied data as
may be appropriate.
d. Arrange for the designation of monitors and couriers to accompany
radioactive and special cargo shipments on sample return aircraft and
to monitor loading and unloading of such cargo.
Task Group Commanders will:
a. Provide radiological safety units within their task groups and insure that these units are in the required condition of readiness to
carry out the radiological safety missions of their respective task

groups.

b. Provide complete allowances of radiac equipment and special clothing.
The requirements of CTG 7.5 will be included in the allowances
of CTG 7.1 for necessary issue to TG 7.5 personnel during the operational phase and for subSequent loan or sale to CTG 7.5 for postoperational use at the Pacific Proving Ground.

c. Prior to the first shot minus 10 days, forward to CTG 7.1 (for use
of the RadSafe Center in conjunction with film badge radiation dosage
control) a listing of task group personnel to whom film badges will be
issued during the overseas phase of the operation. Within five days
following each shot, provide CTG 7.1 with additions to previous lists.
Lists will indicate full name, rank or rate, serial or service number
if applicable and home station or laboratory as appropriate.

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