HEADQUARTERS, Joint Task Force SEVEN
Washington 25, De Ce

Annex D to CJTF SEVEN Operation Order No. 1-53

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SCIENTIFIC TASK GROUP SUMMARY OF TASKS

i.

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
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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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