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then at that port.
This was done on 20 February at 1300 hours.
A few
officers and men were left ashore to expedite the supply and logistical
work yet to be accomplished prior to the scheduled sailing date of 29
February.
On 21 February the BAIROKO departed Terminal Island with the bulk
of Task Group 7.6 personnel aboard, arriving at San Diego the following
day.
From the 22nd to the 26th of February, fuel, aviation gasoline
and aircraft were loaded aboard, and theM#tjp departed on the morning
of 26 February, arriving back at Terminal Island late that afternoon.
The remainder of equipment and supplies were now loaded aboard and the
rest of the Task Group peredtthel embarked. pe
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On 29 February 1948 the BAIROKO departed from Long Beach with the
Task Force convoy bound for Pearl Harbor, thence to Eniwetok.
From the initial date of embarkation indoctrination of personnel
on the misefon of the Task Group was directed,
Commander Winant gave |
two orientation lectures in which all aspects of the mission were
covered and it was pointed out that due to the variety of servicemen
and civilian personnel represented a coordination of effort must: be
emphasized.
Imsediately upon sailing for Pearl Harbor detailed opera-
tional planning and a comprehensive study of expected problems commenced,.
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Special Orders Number 1, Task Group 7.6, dated 28 February 1948,
were published, establishing an Air Monitor Unit (Task Unit 7.6.1)
under the command of Colonel 3M@M—B which would be located at Kwajalein.
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