Group command relations were highly satisfactory.
The chain of
command and assignment of responsibilities established by
Commander Task Force were clearly defined and logical, and there
was little room for any misunderstandings or confusion.
At the
reguest of the Island Commander he was issued orders by Commander
in Chief, U.S, Pacific Fleet, directing him to report to Commander,
Joint Task Force 7 for additional duty.
Upon his reporting, CJTF-7
issued a Letter of Instructions which gave him ample authority to
carry out his task.
Relations with all other elements of the Task
Force were smooth, effective and pleasant.
{(b)
Control of Air Operations.
One aspect of the Operation which was not completely nor
satisfactorily covered by Field Order No. 1, nor by other existing
instructions, was the question of control of air operations in the
Kwajalein area.
While it was clearly necessary that CTG Th should
have control ample to enable him to carry out his air tasks, it did
not seem desirable from any viewpoint that he should be burdened with
operation of the routine local and airways control normally exercised
by the Island Commander, and which continued throughout, but with no »
relation to, the Task Force.
At the same time it was necessary to
avoid the hazards which would inevitably arise from a divided control
of the airdrome, the localcontrol area or the airways.
A joint
agreement was worked out between CTG 7.4 and CTG 7.7 and approved
by CJIF-7.
SECTION X
It proved entirely satisfactory
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