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March 195, 1200M
Task Organization
a. TU 7.3.9
(1) TE 7.3.9.0
Transport Unit
CAPT J. E. SMITH
Special Devices Transport
LCDR L. T. JOHNSON
Element
USS BELLE GROVE (LSD 2)
(2) TE 723.9.2
* Escort Element
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CAPT J. ©. SMITH
USS EPPERSON (DDE 719)
CDR N. B. DAVIS
1. General. This order is based on CJIF SEVEN Move
TWO dated 10 February 1954, which will be forwarded
Directive Number
ships
of this Task
Unit, and STG 7.3 OpPlan 1-53. Station 90
will be loaded on board BELLE GROVE on 7 March 19:
ransported from ENIWETOK
Atoll to BIKINI Atoll in the USS BELLE GROVE on 7@°8 March 1954, and off~
loaded in PEEINI Lagoon on 8 March 1954,
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 ENIWETOK and BIKINI Atolis, Friendly ships are in-
dicated in CTG 7,3 message 041150Z. .
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Mission.
This unit will transport and safeguard Station 90 and equipment
fromENIWETOK Atoll to BIKINI &toll,
3. a. Tasks of Commander Task Unit 7.3.9, CTU 7.3.9 shall:
(1) Conduct ship movements and other tasks scheduled in Annex A to
this OpOrder to effect safe transportation ef Station 90 as indicated therein.
(2) Provide protection for BELLE GROVE while Station 90 is om board.
(3) Control aircraft provided by CTU 7.3.3 for air cover of TU 7.3.9.
{4) In the event of emergency disposal ef the BELLE GROVE special cargo
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message.
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(5) Inform CTG 7.3 and CJTF SSVEN by message or letter as appropriate
ef any significant developments which occur incident to the transportation of
the device.
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