Headquarters,Joint Task Force SEVEN
Washington25, D. C.
1 October1957
ANNEX F to JTF SEVEN OperationPlan No. 1-58
SUUMARYOF TASKS FOR TASK GROUP 7.3
l.. Ensure that CJTF SEVEN approvedinstallationsare accomplished
in ships and Naval aircraftof the Task Force.
2. Ensure that navigationalaids and ship mooringfacilitiesat
ENIWETQKand BIKINI Atolls are adequateand properlypositioned.
3. Provideshipboardfacilitiesto accomnwdatethe Joint Task Force
while afloat at BIKINI duringthose shots requiringpre-shot
evacuationof personnelfrom that atoll,in accordancewith
evacuationplans to be publishedseparately.
4. Provideshipboardoffice and stateroomspace for JointTask
Force SEVEN.
Providespace afloat as requiredby TG 7.1 for a Rad$afeoperations center.
6. Provide capabilityfor emergencyevacuationof all Task Force
personnel.
7. Provide for radiologicalsafetyof embarkedtask forcepersonnel
duringperiods the Joint Task Force is afloat.
Be responsiblefor all aircraftdecontamination
at BIKINI.

10. Transportweapons and devicesbetweenENIWETOKand BIKINI Atolls
as required.
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When directed
by this Headquartersbefore each shot, conductaircraftpatrols
of tie significantsector(s)of the Danger Area to detect~report
and warn surfaceshipping. Be preparedto escortshippingout of
the Danger Area.

12. Providetug assistancein positioningand maoring craft involved
in test programs.
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Assist CTG 7.4 in search and rescue operationsas required.

15. Conduct,in coordinationwith C’fG7.4s test of CIC equiP~nt
in the USS BOXER, includingair positioningradar and voice
communicationsas directed.
16. Provideweather informationand data in accordancewith Imnex
J, Meteorology.
17. Provide flights as required for the maintenanceof flyingproficiency of Navzilaviatorsassignedto the task force.

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