Operation Order

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TS 7.3.9.0 enter BIKINI Lagoon via ENYU Channel and
anchor <s~berthtimn- (85 er in lee of HOW Island. —
TE 7.3.9.2 screen entry of BELLE GROVE. “SAWAHGHE|
standby in vicinity to give assistance as necessary whet
requested by TG 7.5 representatives.

EPPERSON on patrol, PC 1546 enter BIKINI Lagoon and anchor
one mile from BELLE GROVE to give military assistance,

BELLE GROVE pumped down with well flooded ready to off-

load special barge. Commence moving barge from well when
TG 7.5 forces are ready to receive barge.

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When barge is clear of BELL® GROVE well TU 7.3.9 as

constituted is dissolved. Ships move and operate in
accordance with CTG 7.3 dispatches and shot directives.

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