@ — Ce Operation Plan CUTF SEVEN No. 3-53 q_ x / ~ {(3 0 . : e : mov Biel AVAAD LE wii’) required in experiments and projects and as otherwise directed by CUTF SEVEN. Refer to Annex H fer summary of tasks. d. Air Force Task Group(TG 7.4) will:. (1) Assume operational control of the inter-atoll airlift system and the inter-island airlift system at ENIWETOK (Annex Q). (2) Execute assigned CASTLE missions to include cloud sampling, effects tests aircraft operations, communications services, search and rescue, technical report photography aircraft operations, wea- ther service, Military Air Transport Service (MATS) terminal opera- tions and official cbserver flights. (3) Provide air controller and other supervisory personnel for ' the air operations center aboard the command ship (USS ESTES). Refer to Annex I for summary of tasks. e. AEC Base Facilities Task Group (TG 7.5) will: (1) Continue to execute missions assigned by the Manager, Santa Fe Operations Office (SFOO) in accordance with current AEC policies. (2) Operate and maintain certain installations and facilities at ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS in accordance with existing agreements with CIG 7.1 and between the AEC and DOD, - (3) Provide hecessary base facilities and logistic support for military personnel at ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS in accordance with existing agreements. (4) Provide necessarytest facilities to meet the scientific re- quirements and inform CUTF SEVEN of significant developments affecting his overall mission. Refer to Annex J for summary of tasks. x. J ‘Task Group Commanders will: (1) Prepare plans for the accomplishment of all tasks assigned | herein and forward copies of such plans to arrive in this headquarters not later than 1 January 1954. (2) Provide personnel, as required, for participation in the defense of ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATCLLS. All military personnel based on ENIWETOK ISLAND will, to the extent practicable, be trained in and available for ground defense (Annex K). (3) Submit reports for histcrical and other purposes to CJTIF SEVEN in accordance with current JTF SEVEN directives. fv released, return the equipment to parent organizations. (5) Exercise maximum ecenomy in the conduct of all operations. Attention is directed to letter, subject: "Conservation of Funds, ? SECURITY SEEMATION