Naval Task Group Summary of asks
CJTF SEVEN No. 1-53
x Assist in positioning and mooring barges involved in the scienfific program as directed.
y. Direct the movement of drone vessels during shot periods, Be
prepared to assist in large scale decontamination of drone vessels
and effects aircraft loaded thereon.
z. Place and recover floating devices for pressure and fall-out measurements.
aa. Assist CTG 7.4 in search and rescue operations as required.
bb. Provide CTG 7.2 with personnel augmentation as necessary to support TG 7.3 elements on ENIWETOK ISLAND.
cc. Support TG 7.1 as directed by CJTF SEVEN.
The Chief of Naval Operations has provided the following ships, small
craft and aircraft for the support of Operation CASTLE.
TYPE
NO.
IDENTIFICATION
ETA FWD AREA
MISSION & REMARKS
AGC
1
USS ESTES AGC-12
10 Feb 5&4
Command & control
AV
1
USS CURTISS AV-4
24 Jan 54
Transportation &
assembly of wea-
pons and devices.
LSD
1
USS BELLE GROVE
(LSD-2)
20 Jan 54
TG 7.3 boat pool
tender. Transportation of dewars
and barges with
weapons & devices
LST
2
USS LST 762
USS LST 551
ATF
5
Now in For-
Inter-atoll lift.
15 Jan 54
WX island supply.
ward Area
USS APACHE ATF-67
USS SIOUX ATF-75
USS COCOPA ATF-101
USS MOLALA ATF~106
USS TAWAKONI ATF-114
16 Jan 54
to
26 Jan 54
Scientific pro-
jects and towing.
One ATF reports
West Coast 15 Oct
for modification
and drone ship
rehearsals.
ARSD
1
USS GYPSY ARSD-1
15 Jan 54
"Tuna Can" Proj.
CVE
1
USS BATROKO CVE-115
18 Jan 54
Post-shot reentry
YAG
2
USS GEORGE EASTMAN YAG-39
USS GRANVILLE S HALL
(YAG=40)
6 Feb 54
and security.
Drone vessels
F.3
Rev.7-257S3
CL. DZ