HEADQUARTERS , Joint Task Force SEVEN Washington 25, De Ceo 20 June 1953, 1600 R Annex F to CJTF SEVEN Operation Order No. 1-53 NAVAL TASK GROUP SUMMARY OF TASKS le The following is a summary of tasks to be accomplished by the Naval Task Group in preparation for the ultimate CASTLE missions assigned to CTG Ted ae Organize, equip and train a boat pool capable of augmenting the existing inter-island transportation at BIKINI during the operational phase. b. As directed, provide necessary transportation for the establishment of outlying weather islands. c. As directed, transport certain significant device components from the West Coast to the forward area by means of the USS CURTISS (AV-4). Arrange with CINCPACFLT for routing and suitable escort for the USS CURTISS when transporting device components. do ‘Transport certain TG 7.4 aircraft from the West Coast to the forward area as directed. Zo In accomplishment of his ultimate tasks in the forward area, CTG 7.3 wills ae Provide for the security of the ENIWETOK/BIKINI danger area in accordance with separate instructions from CJTF SEVEN. bo Provide a capability for rapid surface movement of ground defense forces between ENIWETOK and BIKINI in the event of emergency. ce At BIKINI, operate a boat pool, taking cognizance of the Task Force Commanderts concept of coordinated boat pool operations set forth in paragraph 7 of Annex B. Be prepared to operate the boat pool from other task force ships when the LSD is engaged in transportation of experimental devices. d. Upon commencement, of the operational phase, assume responsibility eo Assist in cargo handling operations at BIKINI as required. f. Control harbor operations at ENIWETOK and BIKINI. ge Detail two (2) PBMs and required personnel to CTG 7.4 who will for providing an inter-atoll surface transportation system to support joint task force elements in the forward area. operate a limited inter-atoll amphibious airlift service between ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLIS. ho By means of amphibious aircraft and such other shipping as is available, provide transportation for limited resupply of weather stations, coordinating with CO, NAVSTA KWAJALEIN as necessary. F-l