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JOD'T TASK FORCE SEVEN
CTE 703.704 and
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CC, USS LST 1157 No. 1-54

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(a) T.E o Te3e7ol, Mine Readying and Analysis Element, LCDR R. S.SCOTT, Ir,
Uss LST 1157
Mine Project 6

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2 Officers

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2 Civilian ergineers

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As in CTG 7.3 OpPlan 1-53.

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Thig element will ready mines for leying end perform analysis
of recovered minee in order te determine the effects on then
of nuclear explosions.

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(2) UsS LST 1257 provide sufficient space te berth and sub-

sist personnel ‘of Mine Project 6,

(3) On 17 Mavcl: USS LST 1157 lead mines ani accessories at

PEARL for transportation to test site.

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(4) Mine Project 6 perscmnel ready, assemble, and test mines

Prier to laying end analyze mine damage efter recovery.

{x} (L} This order is effective for planning upon receipt, and

for operations en 1& March 1954.

Felder JT

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Aesess 4 No. Git 174

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{a) (1) Use Ls? 1187 furnish facilities and sufficient space to

permit reatiying, acsembling extl testing of mines prior to laying

and for analyzing mins demage efter recovery.

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{2} Provide for radiological safety of personnel.
(3) Subnit reports in accordance CTG 7.3 OpPlan 1-83, Annex X.

(4) USS LST 1157 underway for ENTUCTOR/PIREN test site

18 Merch 1954. Upor. entering ENIWETOR/EIKINI Denger Area chop
tc OTG 7.3. Upon completion project return FESRL.

(5) Keep CTE 7.3.7.2 advised of progress of project.
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Logistics in accordance with Commander Task Group 7.3 OpPlen
1-53,

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