Operation Order

CTC 743 No. 945/

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TE 7.3.9.0 enter BIKINI Lagoon via Enyt Channel and

anchor in lee of HOW Island,

TE 7.3.9.2 screen entry

of BELLE GROVE. (William/TAW Aon i
standby in
vicinity to give assistance as necessary when requested
by TG 7.5 representative,

PHILIP on patrol, PC 1546 enter BIKINI Lagoon and

(¥ictor + 1 hr) | 9 loo

BELLE GROVE pumped down with well flooded ready to
off-load special barge. Commence moving barge from
well when TG 7,5 forces are reedy to receive barges,

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anchor one mile from BELLE GROVE to give military
assistance,

When barge is clear of BELLE GROVE well USS PHILIP and

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are released from TU 7.3.9,

CO, USS BELLE GROVE assumes duties of CTU 7.3.9.

Ships move and operate in accordance with CTG 7,3
dispatches ami shot directives,

73/ W. C, BRUTON

Rear Admiral
Commander

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