~ Operation Plan CUTF SEVEN No 3--53 required in experiments and projects and as otherwise directed by CJTF SEVEN. Refer to Annex H fcr summary of tasks. ad. Air Force Task Group(107.4) wills (1) Assume operational control of the inter-atoll airlift system. and the inter-island airlift system at ENIWETOK (Annex Q). (2) Execute assigned CASTLE missions to include cloud sampling, effects tests aircraft operations, communications services, search and raecue, technical report photceraphy aircraft operations, weather services, Military Air Transport Service (MATS) terminal opera- tions and official ebserver flights. (3) Provide alr controller and other supervisory personnel for the air operations center aboard the command ship (USS ESTES). Refer to Arnex I for summary of tasks. e. AEC Base Facilities Task Group (7G 7.5) will: (1) Continue to execute missions assigned by the Manager, Santa Pe Operations 2ffice (SFCC) in accordance with current AEC policies. (2) Operate and maintain certain installations and facilities at ENIWETCR and BIKINI ATOLLS in accordance with existing agreemcnts with CTG 7.1 and between the AEC and DOD. (3) Prowide necessary base facilities and logietic support for military personne] at ENIWETCK and BIKINI ATOLLS in accordance with existing agreements. (4) Provide necessary test facilities to meet the scientific re~ quirements and inform CJTP SEVEN of significant developments affecting his overall mission. Refer to Annex J for summary of tasks. x. Task Group Commanders will: (1) Prepare plans for the accomplishment of all tasks assigned herein and forward copies of such plans to arrive in this headquar- ters not later than 1 January 1954. (2) Provide personnel, as required, for participation in the defense of ENIWETCK and BIKING ATCLLS. All military personnel based on ENIWETCK ISLAND will, to the extent practicable, be trained in and available for groum defense (Annex K). (3) Submit reports for historical and other purposes to CJIT SEVEN in accordance with current JT? SEVEN directives, (4) When so notified by CJTP SEVEN that unites of equipment are released, return the equipment to parent organizations. — Sy (5) Exercise maximum economy in the condu:t of all operations. Attention is directed to letter, subject: “Conservation of Funds,