e ~ re “an” ( ,© a) out Hestile Action Alert Plan CHTF SEVEN No, 3-53 e BEST AVAILARLE Copy te ae Setast heated obvelthedon leae d any critical threatened island. Ta (2) Defend ENIWETCK ATOLL, particularly ENIWETOK, PARRY and shot islands, from hostile attack with combat security force and, on order of ATCOM ENIWETOK, move to BIKINI ATCLL by vessel and/or air- craft in event that atoll is threatened. (3) Assist CTG 7.1 in the immediate removal or destruction of atomic weapon components and critical test equipment in threatned area, (4) Resist and counter-attack eneny forces until the threat is resolved or until orders are issued by ATCOM ENIWETOK to the contrary. . . e. The Commander, TG 7.3, in the event of a WHITE alert, will: (1) Be prepared to implement the conditions of a RED alert. (2) Maintain strict surveillance of the danger area to detect and report the location and movement of hostile forces and their probable direction of attack. (3) Deny entry to the danger area to all unauthorized vessels... (4) Prepare to assist CTG 7.2 in the defense of the ENIWETOK — BIKINI ATOLLS through the use of naval aircraft in close support and intercept missions where feasible. (5) Provide necessary surface vessels to transport the TG 7.2 combat security ‘force to threatened areas. (6) Through coordinationwith CIG 7.4, prepare to augment the airlift capability of TG 7 4 in accomplishment of his missions as : outlined below. (7) Be prepared t | o assist CTG 7.1 in the disposition of critical materials and equipment where required, . - (8) Prepare to evacuate key personnel designated by ATCOM ENIWETOK by ship and to disperse ships with escorts. f. The Commander, T 7.3, in the event of a RED alert,will: (1) Defend ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS from attack by enemy ves- sels and protect sea lines of communication in the danger area. beet (2) Assist in the evacuation of key personnel when such evacua- tion is ordered by ATCCM ENIWETOK. other task groups. ; ‘Coordinate evacuation with ; (3) Deny entry to danger area of all unauthorized vessels. (4) Assist CIG 7.2 in the defense of atolls through the destruc- tion of enemy aircraft and vessels, (5) Transport the TG 7.2 combat security force to threatened areas as required, K-35