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This order is based on CJTEQSEVEN Movement Directive Number
WO dated 10 February 1954, which will
Unit, and CTG 7.3 OpPlan 1-53. : The
forwarded to ships of this Task
device will be loaded on board
LST 762 on 18 February 1954, transpagted from PARRY Island, ENIWETOK Atoll,
to ENINMAN Island, BIKINI Atoll in the USS LST 762 on 18 - 19 February 1954,
and off-loaded on ENINMAN Island on 20 February 1954.
Enemy Forces.
As described in Annex D, CIG 7.3 OpPlan 1-53.
FriendlyForces. Air cover will be provided by CTU 7.3.3 while this
Task Unit is at sea between ENIWETOK and BIKINI Atolls. Friendly ships are
-indicated in CTG 7.3 Operating Schedule 12 Feb - 28 Feb 1954.
2. Mission. This unit will transport and safeguard
ment from PARRY Island, ENIWETOK Atoll, to ENINHAN
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Tasks of Commander Task Unit 7.3.9.
evice and equipd, BIKINI Atoll.
CTU 7.3.9 shall:
(1) Conduct ship movements and other tasks scheduled in Annex A to
this OpOrder to effect safe transportation of
therein.
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device as indicated
“kere device is on board.
(2) Provide protsection roxist762: while
(3) Control aircraft provided by
7CTU 7.3. 3. for air cover of TU 70309
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(4) In the event of emergency disposal of ‘the IST special cargo
or ary.portion thereof, notify CiG 7.3 inmediately by
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(5) Inform CTG 7.3 and CJTF SEVEN by itercage or Letter as appropriate
of any significant developments which occur inciden|to the transport...ion of
the device.
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15 February 195hy 1200
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CTG 7.3 No. 4-54
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Operation Order