Tho operationalresponsibilities of Task Groups 7.1 to 7.5, inclugive,are listed in Annexes D throughH respectively. c. Coordination. (1) Technicaldirectionof the diagnosticprogrsuwis the responsibilityof the Los AlamosScientificLab~ratory,Universityof CaliforniaRadiationLaboratory,and other specifiedAEC contractors. Technicaldirectionof the Departmentof Defense technicaland effectsprograms is the responsibilityof the Chief, !iruied Forces SpecialWe ons Project. Such direction will, in all cases,be ex.rcis> throughthe Commander,Joint Task Force SEVEN, and by him throughthe Joint Task Force organization. (2) The preparationand plarming for and conductof all approved diagnosticand effectsprogramswill be accomplishedby Task Group 7.1 (see Annex D). All such programawill be integrated into an operationalplan by Commander,Task Group 7.1 through close coordinationprior to the operationalphase. During the operationalphase, personneland facilitiesof all agencies participatingin such programswill come under the operational controlof Commander,Task Group 7.1. Duringthe pre-operational phase, all requirementsfor logisticsupport and for construction will be coordinatedwith Task Group 7.1 and integratedwith their requirefmnts. For the Departmentof Defenseprogram,such requirementswill, in addition,be coordinatedseparatelyby the Chief, AFSWP, with the Commander,Joint Task Force SEVEN. (3) The beginningand end of the operationalphase of Operation HARDTACKwill be as agreedbetween the Departmentof Defense and the Atomic Energy Commissionand will be announcedby Commander,Joint Task Force SEVEN. (4) EniwetokAtoll will be the primary base of operations,as well as the principalport of entry for aircraftand ships. (5) The provisionsof Commander,Joint Task Force SEVEN Operation Order 2-56 (InterimPhase OperationOrder) as pertainsto Task Group 7.2 and the operationof the garrisonforceat Eniwetokwill continuein effectuntil rescindedor superseded by revisiGnsof this operationplan. with (6) Task Group Commandersare authorizeddirect communication other componentsof Joint Task Force SEVEN and with other agenciesconcernedwith the plaming for and executionof OperationHARDTACK. Commander,Joint Task Force SEVEN, and other agenciesas pertinentwill be kept informedof significant developmentsby means of informationcopiesof correspondence and by statusreporte. (7) Instructionspertainingto search w.i rescue,naturaldisaster, emergencyevacuation,and radiologicalsafety regulationswill be publishedby 1 February1958. The troop and equipmentlist will be preparedafter arrivalin the forwardarea. (8) The principalshipboardfacilityfor Task Group 7.1 personnel will be the USS BOXER.=n~ +* uSMs BINS~o~rA. (9) This operationplan is effectivefor planningupon receipt. When directedby CJTF SEVEN on or about 1 February1958, this operationplan will become effectiveas OperationOrder 1-58.