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CTG 7.3 No. 1-53
Intelligence, Security, ani Public Information
Part IT ~ Security

1. Security Policy. Security of classificd information is the normal
responsibility of any commander but this responsibility must be re-evaluate? .
in Operation CASTLE where the operation is dealing with nuclear energy, a
development which played an important part in terminating World War IT and
which constitutes such importance that it has been regulated, controlled
and protects“ by Federal Law. The security policy of Task Group 7.3 is set
forth in Task Group 7.3 INSTRUCTIONS (5500 series). These policies are
published to facilitate implementation of necessary security measures as

directed by Joint Task Force SEVEN for Operation CASTIE, and such instructions
that have or may be issue’ by CINCPAC in relation to ENIWETOK anc BIKINI Atolls.
2. Security Training ani Injoctrination. Requirements on these subjects,
affecting evory member of the Task Group, have been outlined in detail in

Task Group 7.3 INSTRUCTION 005510,7.

The T-sk Group Commander cannot emphasize

too strongly the importance and necessity of fulfilling the requirements set
forth.
3.

Trave) Security Control.

CINCPAC Serial 020, dated } April 1952, as

modifiel by ALPACFLT 60 of 29 June 1953, outlines the requirements for

entrance to ENIVETOK ~ BIKINI Operational Area, Commander, Task Group 7.3
may authorize re-entry without recourse to CINCPAC,

4.

Contraband.

The provisions of paragraph 11, Annex C of CJTF SEVEN OpPlan

3-53 anc paragraph 4 of enclosure 1 to Task Group 7.3 INSTRUCTION 005510.7
apply.

5.

Badge Iicntification System.

The provisions of Task Group 7.3 INSTRUCTION

5511.14 and enclosure 1 thereto apply.

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6, Fhotography. Task Group 7.3 INSTRUCTION 05510.6 setting forth the policy
for the control, responsibility an? accountability of Task Group 7.3 photographic material will be forwarded in the very near future to all ships and
units for information and compliance.
7.

Reporting Essential ements of Information.
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A report will be made to the Task Group Cormancer immediately when:

(1)

Character and loyalty of any JTF SEVEN personnel is doubtful,

(2)

Possible espionage is indicated,

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