' Operation Plan

CTG 7.3 No. 1-53
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Perform rescue missions as directed,

(See snnex E),

(8) Provide a capability for rapid surface movenent of ground
acfense forces between ENIWETOK and BIKINI Atolls in the event of emergencye
(9) Provide control heming ship for TG 7.4 aircraft at shet times
if required,

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Commander Carrier Unit shall perform the following tasks:
(1)

Transport from the west coest to the forward area the following:
Material:

15 F84G Sampler Aircraft (TG 7,4)

3 to 6 1.20 sircraft (TG 7,4)

10 HRS Aircreft (TG 7.3)

6 FHU-5N Aircraft (TG 7,3)

2 LOPL type Barge and Gig with dolltes (CTG 7,3)

3 Trailers 27' long 11' high 8' wide, weight 18,000 lbs (TG 7,1)
600 eubie feet, 19 tons water spray equipment (TG 7,3)
2 675 cuble feet reefers
2 8GPH distilling units

Assorted rezreation equipment

Radiac Instruments (TG 7,1)

Personnel:

22 Officers, 7 enlisted men (TG 7,4)

3 Officers or officer class, 2 enlisted men (TG 7,3)

32 Ufficers end 142 enlisted (Ravel Air Units)

(2)

Operate e ship-to~shore and inter-island helicopter lift

system at BIXINI atoll to support pre~shot operations, post-shot surveys and

scientific deta recovery.
(3)

Assist TG 7,4 with inter-island airlift operations at EXIWETOK

as directed by CfG 7,3

control,

(4)

(See Annex N).

by assigning helicopters to CTG 7,4 operational

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Provide decontamination facilities eboard CVE for own aircraft

and assigned «ir Force helicopters,

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