After arrival of the various commands in the Forward Area, detailed
planning was started.
Conferences among JTF SEVEN and the several Task
Groups were held to settle such matters as appointment of Transport
Quartermasters, Bhip positions, ship movement, allocation of shipboard
space to the various Task Groups, and muster. Planning by TG 7.1 wag
accomplished based on the information discussed at these meetings.
The
Yacuation plan was the most detailed of those issued
during Op
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establishing procedures which would be followed in subsequent evacua-
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Each event description on this check list included the names of
Staff Sections to work in close cooperation to determine the dispositia
of the Task Group personnel aboard ship.
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texen ebcerd, shuttle boat schedule between ship
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room aboard a specified ship.
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depending upon the location of his required post shot activities.
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the people invloved, the times, and the support required. The final
lan was issued on February 20, as an appendix to TG 7.1, Opera-