HEADQUARTERS, Joint Task Force SEVEN
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Annex D to CJTF SEVEN Operation Order No. 1-53
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SCIENTIFIC TASK GROUP SUMMARY OF TASKS
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The following is a summary of tasks to be accomplished by the
Scientific Task Group in preparation for the ultimate CASTLE missions
assigned to CTG Tole
a.
In liaison with appropriate agencies and military commands, pro-
vide CJTF SEVEN with details of scientific programs involving military
participatione
be
Integrate within the task group a unit representing the Armed
Forces Special Weapons Project (AFSWP) which will conduct measurement
programs on behalf of the Department of Defense.
ce To the extent practicable, and in coordination with the Chief of
AFSWP, integrate the AEC and DOD scientific projects to the end that
economy of funds, personnel and military support is achieved.
d.
Through coordination with CTG 7.5, continue technical direction
of certain AEC contracts undertaken for the accomplishment of CASTLE
objectives.
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e. Provide CJTF SEVEN with planned peak strengths, forward area phasing, on-site location and inter-atoll movements of Scientific Task
Group elements.
f.
Provide CJTF SEVEN, at the earliest date, with the following
information and subsequent changes which may occur theretos Concept
of scientific operations, to include location and description of shot
and instrumentation sites, timing and firing methods, proposed detona-
tion hours, checkouts and rehearsals required, number of personnel and
time involved in each data recovery operation, estimated sample return
requirements and other factors bearing on the commander's overall
operational concept.
go Prepare to conduct deeumentary film operations, utilizing the
services of the Air Force Lookout Mountain Labor:
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this connection, prepare an outline of the CASTLE eae accordance with principles to be established by CJTF SEVEN in a separate
communication.
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As soon as practicable, inform CJTF SEVEN of the estimated dates
of readiness of the weapons and experimental devices and make appro-
priate recommendations on dates of movement to the forward area.
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As soon as practicable, submit to CJTF SEVEN recommendations on
means of movement of device components and weapons to the forward
areaec
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In accomplishment of his ultimate tasks during the operational phase,
CTG 7.1 wills
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