-SECRETThis chart shows the major Naval units assigned to CJTF
SEVEN,
(SHOW CHART)
The ESTES (AGC-12) is designed especially as a command
ship and therefore is equipped with extensive communication
facilities to accommodate the heavy recuirements of this
assignment.
It also has a complete CIC for simultaneously
controlling the many aircraft that will participate in events
at Bikini.
The ESTES serves asi
a. The command ship for CJTF SEVEN when he embarks
for the Bikini shots.
b. Flag ship of CTG 7.3 (Commander, Navy Task Group). c. Headquarters for CTG 7.4 (Commander, Air Task Group)
when he is embarked during the Bikini shots.
The CURTISS (AV-4) is a seaplane tender.
The ship is
especially equipped to give it the capability of serving as a
control and firing station for events at Bikini.
extensive
It has
shops and magazines which enable it to transport and
handle special materials connected with test weapons and devices.
The BADOENG STRAIT (CVE-116) is an escort aircraft carrier.
Marine Helicopter Squadron 363 operates from the BADOENG STRAIT.
This helicopter squadron provides air transportation between
islands of Bikini Atoll.
This is the safest and most practical
“method for reentry to the area followinga detonation. The
squadron also provides transportation between ships when Task
Force personnel are embarked.
In addition to having the
helicopter squadron, the carrier has a master raydist station
installed for the
tracking and positioning of planes partici-
pating in events at Bikini.
The CATAMOUNT (LSD-17) is a dry-docking ship.
The primary
mission of the CATAMOUNT is the up-keep and caretaking of the