Operation Order

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internal naval communications).
Refer to Annex E for summary of ultimate tasks and list of the

military forces to be made available to the Commander of Task Group
7e2 (CTG 7o2)o
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Naval Task Group (TG 7.3)

(1) By liaison with appropriate parent commands, assure the proper

organization, training, equipping and timely reporting of elements to

the task groupe

(2) As directed by CJTF SEVEN, provide CTG 7.2 with forces to

operate a boat pool element at ENIWETOK and an inter-atoll surface
lift system to support joint task force elements in the forward area
during the CASTLE buildup phasee Be prepared to assume operational
control of these activities upon commencement of the operational

phase, as directed by CJTF SEVEN.

(3) Prepare to provide an inter-island helicopter airlift system

at BIKINI.

(4) Assure that naval aircraft and vessels are prepared to con-

duct the technical missions assigned.

(5) Plan for the execution of CASTLE missions to include delivery
of significant device components to the forward area and between
atolls, extended shipboard operations of the joint task force while
at BIKINI and control of drone vessels.
Refer to Annex F for summary of ultimate tasks and list of the’
naval forces to be made available to the Commander of Task Group 7.3

(CTG 7.3)6

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Air Force Task Group (TG 7.4)

(1) By liaison with appropriate parent commands assure the proper

organization, training, equipping and timely reporting of elements to
the task groupe
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(2) Integrate reporting elements into the task group and conduct
specialized training for the accomplishment of ultimate missions.

(3) As directed by CJTF SEVEN, provide CTG 7.2 with forces to

operate an inter-island airlift system at ENIWETOK and BIKINI and an
inter-atoll airlift system to support joint task force elements in

the forward area during the CASTLE buildup phase. Be prepared to
assume operational control of these activities at ENIWETOK upon commencement of the operational phase.

(4) Assure that aircraft of the task group are prepared to con-

duct the technical missions assigned.

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