Operation Order

CTG 7.3 No. 9-54
(7) Take special precautions and measures to reduce the possibility of
collision between TE 7.3.9.0 and any other vessel,
b.

Tasks of Commander Task Element 7.3.9.0.

CTE 7.3.9.0 shall:

(1) Assume responsibility for the security of classified RD Material while
it is in BELLE GROVE.

(2) Employ the U.S, Marine Detachment ordered to report to CO, BELLE
GROVE to safeguard the security of Station 36 and associated RD equipment.

(3) Load and off-load the special material safely and expeditiously in

accordance with schedule given in Annex A of this Operation Order,
board,

(4) Assume custody of the classified RD Materiels as they are placed on
Accountability of all AEC accountable mterials will remain with a

representative of the Sante Fe Operations Office, AEC (TG 7,5) who will be on

board as a passenger.

(5)

Make emergency disposal of any’or 211 component material and equipment

regardless of classification or sensitivity, under emergency conditions where the

health and safety of ships and personnel are concerned or where the national
interest must be protected by such disposal,

(6)

Inform CTU 7.3.9 of any such disposal made or contemplated.

(7)

Inform CTU 7.3.9 ©

(8)

Transfer respS
sibility for security and custody of classified RD

to transportation of
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y significant developments which arise incident
its associated equipment,

Material to CTG 7,5 or his authorized representative when this material is offloaded from the ship. Obtain necessary receipts,
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Tasks of Commander Task Element 7.3.9.2.

CTE 723.902 shall:

(1)

Screen.TE 7.3.9.0 during loading and off-loading operations, during

(1)

This OpOrder will be made effective by amplifying message,

(2)

Ships shall be darkened when outside of the lagoons during darkness.

(3)

Radio silence below 270 mes shall be maintained by all ships when

sortie and entry, and when at sea,

x.

BMA

BELLE GROVE is authorized to use such shaded lights in the vicinity of the device
barge as necessary to insure personal safety of those working in or on the barge.
outside of the lagoons, except to receipt, and acknowled

directed, for

messeges addressed specificially to CTU 7.3.9 or to TG 749, to report contact with
hostile forces, to report emergency disposal ofAM«2sociated
equipment » or other emergency.

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