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, 61 i