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CJTF SEVEN No. 3-53
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The Commander, TG 7.5, in the event of a RED alert, will:

(1) Assist CTG 7.1 in the evacuation or disposal of weapon and
device components and critical test equipment.

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(2) Assist CTG 7.2 in the defense of threatened areas consistent

with means available.

(3) Assist other task groups in the emergency loading of vessels.

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All task groups will:

(1) Prepare a detailed hostile action alert ‘plan, complying with

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instructions contained herein, and forward copy to this headquarters

not later than 7 January 1954.

(2) Comply with the provisions of Appendix I as conditions are’

announced by ATCOM ENIWETOK.

(3) Comply with the provisions of Security Memorandum No. 6,
Has, JTF SEVEN, dated 13 September 1953, in the evacuation or destruction of classified documents.
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Administration and Logistics.
See CJTF SEVEN Administrative Order
for Operation CASTLE (corr SEVEN No. 2-53).
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Commmni cations.

Annex L applies.

a. In the event of hostile action the Assistant Chief of Staff, J-5
Division, Hqs, JTF SEVEN, will immediately assume operational control of all task force communication facilities. With task group.
coordination, all existing atomic test communication facilities will
be converted to tactical communication requirements. Minimum tacti-

cal communication requirements will be included in task group hostile

action alert plans. See Annex L for additional details.

b. See Appendix I for control of electronic radiation and surface
lighting..
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Command Posts
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BIKINI PHASE

ENIWETOK PHASE

CJTF SEVEN (ATCOM)

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PARRY ISLAND

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P, W. CLARKSON
Major General, U.S. Army
Commander

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