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Task Group 7.3
Eniwetok, M.I.
Oneration Order
CTG 7.3 No. 5-54
RZ FEB 1954
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CAPT J. E, SMITH
Transport Unit
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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)
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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.
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Mission.
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This unit will transport and safeguard the ER:«inc ,
sea trials off ENIWETOK,
Tasks of Commander Task Unit 7.3.9.
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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,
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(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.
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