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CH:PTER III
GENER'L \CTIVITICS OF T 3
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I-ISSIONS
Pert of the mission assi ned to JTF#7.by acreement between “EC and DOD

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1. Prepare for and’ conduct in the spring and summer of 1958 tests of
such experimental devices as mcy be approved by the DOD or -2C.
2. Prepere for and conduct in association with the above tests cxpcri~
ment>1 measurements necessary for the successful completion of the tests
as approved by the DOD or the :.dC, and such weapons effects pro-rams cs
may be approved by the DOD or the AEC,

3. laintein the ZPG as a closed area within the capebility of forces
available.
4.

Assume responsibility for safety of pepuleted islinds relutive to

hazards introduced by the operation.

In order to accomplish their mission, JIF-7 assi;ned the following re=
sponsibilities to TG 7.1:
1. Fosition, arm, and detonate the nuclear test devices as authorized
by CJTF S=VEN,
2.

Conduct such experiments on each nuclear explosion as are needed to

fulfill the technical requirements determined by appropriate -uthority

within the AZC and/ or DCD, and are in addition operationally feasible,

3.

Provide such technical information, guidance and services to all

perticinating elements of the Joint Task Force as may be required for
the conduct of their respective missions,
4e Ascertein and transmit to the appropriete headquarters the require}

ments for services to be furnished to Task Group 7.1 by other participoting elements of the Joint Tesk Force,

5.

Submit check lists of tasks to be accomplished for period prior to,

6,

Subnit a written final report no l<ter than 15 days subseqient to

during and after each detonation,

the last detonation of the H.ADT..CK test series,
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ORGANIZATION AND CQIAND &2L TICHSHIPS

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Organization.

The Task Group 7.1 organiz<tion for H’RDTACK, shown in

Figure 3,1, represented a change in-

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