Task Group 7.3 (Navy)
This group provided the living support at Bikini as well
specialized sea transport and scientific experiment support a
several
The TG 7.3 tasks as they were finalized in JTF 7 Operatio
ivities.
(Reference 9)
Plan 3-53
were as follows:
1. Provide for the security of Enewetak-Bikini danger
area.
Operate a boat pool at Bikini.
Provide a forward area interatoll surface transporfk
tion system.
Control harbor operations at Enewetak and Bikini.
Detail two PBM amphibians and required personnel t
the operational control of CTG 7.4 to provide amph|[bious airlift services between Enewetak and Bikini
when required.
Provide shipboard assembly facilities for the expe
mental devices and laboratory, shop, and office sp
for TG 7.1.
ice
Transport the experimental devices and associated
personnel between and within Enewetak and Bikini
atolls.
‘Provide suitable escort in transit and
conduct rehearsals of this activity as required.
Operate a ship-to-shore and intra-atoll helicopter
lift system at Bikini to support preshot operations
and postshot flights for damage survey and recover
of scientific data.
Assist CTG 7.4 in this activi
at Enewetak upon conclusion of Bikini operations.
Provide space on the USS Bairoko for a mobile radi
chemical laboratory and a photodosimetry trailer a
the associated operations of the radsafe unit (TU 7
of TG 7.1.
10. Conduct all aircraft decontamination operations
aboard the Bairoko without outside assistance; conduct aircraft decontamination operations ashore at
Bikini with assistance from CTG 7.1.
ll.
Provide decontamination crews for TG 7.3 aircraft a
Enewetak Atoll:
assist with TG 7.4 aircraft deconta
ination when required.
12.
Provide shipboard command, control, and communications facilities for CJTF 7; staff, communications,
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