HEADQUARTERS, Joint Task Force SEVEN Washington 25, D. C. 10 November 1953 Annex 0 to CITE SEVEN Operation Plan No. 3-53 SEARCH AND RESCUE Reference: (a) Search and Rescue Joint Standard Operating Procedures, Pacific. (>) JANAP 300, Tne Air-Sea Rescue Manual 2. Reopensibilitces a. Reeponsthilities of commanders for search and rescue (SAR) operations within their respective commands are set forth in reference (1). Specifically, as relates to the area of primary concern to CJUTF SEVEN, responsibility for search and rescue is assigned by CINCPAC to the Commarder, Hawaiian Sea Frontier (CCASIAWSEAFRON). b, Reference (a) further provides that: “For taccical aircraft, operating on unit combat or traininz missions, the primary responsibility for SAR rests with the commander exercising Operational control of the aircraft re- gardiese of the area of operation. This responsibility may be delegated to subordinate comnanders. Commariers holding SAR responsibility as defined above shall insure that their operating forces are familiar with the rescue facilities and proce~ dures of the SAR area in which they are operating and shall request assistance as necessary from the appropriato area SAR commander Once the area SAR comnander has been requested to provide assistance he assumes SAR control". Tne paragraph quoted 1s applicable to Operation CASTLE and pla¢ey certain responsibilities on CJTF SEVEN. 2. Tasks For Subordinate Units ' a. 7.4 wind: (1) Have primary search and rescue responsibility for all JTF SEVEN air and surface units in the BIKINI-ENIWETOK area during Operation CASTLE. (2) Take necessary measures to insure familiarity and compliance with the provisions of references (a) and (b). (3) Conduct the necessary liaison with the area SAR commander and appropriate SAR coordination center to insure necessary exchange of informaticn and effective integration of JTF SEVEN forces into area SAR plars. (4) Forward requests to CJTP SEVEN for SAR coverage required in addition to ow capabilities. Such requests will be made suffici- ently in advance of proposed operations to allow for the positioning of the additional equipment required. b. CE D3 wll: (1) Require all units to familiarize themselves and comply with 0-1