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1. General. This order is based on CJUTF SEVEN Movement Directive Number TWO
dated 10 February 1954, which has been forwarded to ships of this Task Unit, and
CTG 7,3
OpPlen 1-53, A thermonuclear device barge (Station 40) will be loaded
into the B@LLE GROVE (LSD 2) on (Love) 3© April 1954, be transported from
ENIVWETOK Atoll, M.I. to BIKINI Lagoon ond to the lee of BIKINI Island on (Oboe
snd Oboe plus ONE)
April 1954, and unloaded near BIKINI Island on —
April 195k.
Enemy Forces,
As described in Annex D, CTG 7,3 OpPlan 1-53,
Friendly Forces, Air cover will be provided by CTU 7.3.3 while this Task
Unit is at sea between ENIVETOK and BIKINI Atolls. Friendly ships which may be
encountered will be included in the message which completes this OpOrder.
2. Mission. This unit will transport and safeguard the thermonuclear device
mounted on a barge from ENIWETOK Atoll to BIKINI Atoll,
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Tasks of Commander Task Unit 7.3.9.
CTU 7,3.9 shall:
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Conduct ship movements and other tasks scheduled in Annex A to this
(2)
Provide protection for BELLE GROVE while RD mterial is on board.
(3)
Control aircraft provided by CTU 7.3.3 for air cover of TU 7.3.9.
OpOrder to effect safe transportation of Station 40 as indicated therein,
(4) In the event of emergency disposal of the BELLE GROVE special cargo
or any portion thereof, notify CTG 7.3 immediately by "operational immediate“
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Inform CTG 7.3 and CJTF SEVEN by message or letter as appropriate
(6)
Inform CTG 7,3 and CJTF SEVEN by "operetional immediate" message
of any significant developments which occur incident to the transportation of the
device.
when the Task Unit departs ENIVETOK Atoll, and also vhon it arrives at BIKINI
Atoll.
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