Operation Order CTC 743 No. 945/ (Wiotoe) 1 OCFo-® 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, Re eNO eed ee emt) nin me ae (Ticter +34 nr) 190730 Grey) anchor one mile from BELLE GROVE to give military assistance, When barge is clear of BELLE GROVE well USS PHILIP and (Jig) 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 AUTHENTICATED : of , Lo ile es , Is kh, Cy DRAGGE ‘! LCDR Flag Secretary Pes a NaN on ss Aea2