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