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there is a possibility that ENIWETOK will be subjected to radioacte
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fall-out is detected at ENIWETOK, a predesignated signal will be

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(buildings, tents, ete.) and remain under cover until the all clear
signal is sounded, Should excessive contamination become apparent,
CJTF SEVEN will order that an evacuation be conducted, using avail-

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able aicraft, and specified task force vessels will proceed on order
of CJTF SEVEN from BIKINI to ENIWETOK to assist in the emergency
evacuation of all endangered personnel. — The Provision of paragraph

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period that the joint task force can reasonably sustain itself afloat,
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a. Progressive Redeployment. Personnel, equipment and materiel will
be redeployed consistent with completion of tasks or as soon as they
become surplus to the needs for accomplishing the missions of JTF
SEVEN, The troop transport (AP) will be utilized to redeploy some
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