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Washington 25, D. C.
10 November 1953
Annex! to CJTP_SEVEN Operation Plan No. 3 53
NAVAL TASK GROUP SUMMARY CP TASKS (73.7.3)
The following is a summary of tasks to be accomplished by the
Naval Task Group during the CASTLE on-site cperational phase. CTG
7.3 will:
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a.
Prowide for the security of the ENIWZTOK-BIKINI danger area
(1) Denying entry of unauthorized vessels and aircraft into
the closed area in accordance witn instructions to be issued at a
later date.
(2) Maintaining a plot of ships and aircraft transiting the
dager area.
(3) Providing a capability for rapid surface mowement of
ground dafense forces between EXIWETCK ard BIKINI in the event of
emergency.
{u) When directed hefore each shot, patrol the significant
sector out to 600 miles to detect, report and warn surface shipping.
bd.
At BIKINI, operate a teat pocl in accordance with Annex P, Boat
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Provide an inter-atoll surface trensportation system to support
a.
Centro) harbor operations at ENIWETOK and BIKINI.
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Detar) two (2) PEMs and required personnel to CT 7.4 for opera-
Pian
Be prepared ts operate the boat prcl from other task force
ch:ape when the LSD 18 engaged in transportation of experimental weapons ard devices.
joint task force elements in the fcrward area.
applies
Annex P, Boat Plan,
tional contrel, to augment the ENTWETK-BSIEINI airlift system and to
provide ampnibious atrlift services tetween ENTWETCK and BIKINI when
required
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Provide shipboard assembly facilities for the experimental wea-
fons and devices an limited laboratory, shop and office space for
7G 7.2.
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As directed, transport the experimental weapons and devices and
the necessary barges and associated personnel between and within
ENTWETOK and BIKINI ATCLLS. Provide suitable escort in transit and
conduct rehearsals of this activity as required.
. Operate a ship-to@shore end inter-island helicopter lift systen
at BIKINI to support pre-shot operations and post-shot flights for
damage survey and recovery cf scientific data.
Be prepared to
assist CTG 7.4 in the conduct of this activity at ENIWETOK upon conclusion of BIKINI operations.
Annex Q applies.