».4-4Joint Task Force Task Group 7.3 Eniwetok, M.I. Oneration Order CTG 7.3 No. 5-54 RZ FEB 1954 Task Oraaniza tion BEST AVAILABLE COPY ae _ TU 7.3.9 (1) SEVEN y2dom CAPT J. E, SMITH Transport Unit 7986° LCDR L. T. JOHNSON TE 7.3.9.0 Special Devices Transport Element USS BELLE GROVE (LSD-2) TE 7.3.9.2 Escort Element CAPT J. E. SMITH CORTDESDIV 12 USS EPPERSON (DDE 719) CDR N. B. DAVIS USS RENSHAW (DDE 499) 1. Gereral. CDR L. H. ALFORD This order is based on CJTF SEVEN Movement Directive Number TWO dated 10 February 1954 which will be forwarded to ships of this Task Unit, and CTG 7.3 OpPlan 1-53. eo (station 40) will be loaded on board the BELLE GROVE (LSD-2) on 20 February 1954 and be given a trial shake- down run at sea off ENIWETOK Atoll on 21 February 1954. Upon completion of the sea triels on 21 February the BELLE GROVE will return to ENIVETOK and unload the barge. Enemy Forces. As described in Annex D, CTG 7.3 OpPlan 1-53. Frienmily Forces, Unit is at sea. Air cover will be provided by CTU 7.3.3 while this Task Friendly ships are indicated in CTG 7.3 Operating Schedule 12 Feb - 28 Feb 1954. 2. Mission. 3. a. This unit will transport and safeguard the ER:«inc , sea trials off ENIWETOK, Tasks of Commander Task Unit 7.3.9. (1) CTU 7.3.9 shall: Conduct ship movements and other tasks scheduled in Annex A to this OpOrder to effect safe storage and transportation of the targe loaded Se: will be aboard BELLE GROVE for the sea trials, | (2) “Provide protection for BELLE GROVE while classificd RD materials are on board. (3) Control aircraft provided by CTU 7.3.3 for air cover of TU 7.3.9. (4) In the event of emergency disposal of the special device barge or any portion thereof notify CTG 7.3 immediately by "operational immediate" message. DECLASSIFIED BY: W/DELETIONS Wi wiit Mmmm 20-64 F, " og Re ttt the “CHIEF, ISCM frrrr Go THIS DOCUMENT CONSISTS OF G_ pacts; No / OPScopes, seresA iRRA (2)