Operation Order
CJTF SEVEN No. 1-53
be
To prepare for the conduct of experimental and technical measure-
ments proposed by the Atomic Energy Coumission (AEC) and the Department of Defense (DOD) as approved by their respective agencies, and
Ce To provide for the security of the joint task force and ENIWETOK
and BIKINI ATOLLS.
Be
Tasks for Subordinate Units
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Scientific Task Group (TG 7.1)
(1) Prepare to conduct tests of.the weapons and experimental de~
vices.
(2) Prepare to conduct the technical and measurement programs as
finally approved.
(3) Prepare to conduct the radiological safety program as set
forth in Annex Ie
(4) Prepare to conduct documentary film operations.
(5) Inform CJTF SEVEN of the technical requirements for JTF SEVEN
test aircraft and surface craft.
(6) In liaison with the Commander of Task Group 7.5, establish
requirements for base and test facilities and inform the CJTF SEVEN
of significant requirements affecting his overall mission.
(7) Provide CJTF SEVEN with details of scientific programs involving military participation.
Refer to Annex D for summary of ultimate tasks and list of military personnel and services to be made available to the Commander of
Task Group 7el (CTG 7el).
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Army Task Group (TG 7.2)
(1) Continue to discharge the responsibilities of CJTF SEVEN as
Atoll Commander, ENIWETOK (ATCOM, ENIWETOK) in accordance with CJTF
132 Operation Order No. 4-52 and CINCPAC Operation Order Noo 20-52.
(2) Maintain a mobile defense force for the ground security of
ENIWETOK and BIKINI ATOLLS.
(3) Operate port, base and military communications facilities at
ENIWETOK and certain military installations at BIKINI in accordance
with existing AEC~DOD agreements.
(4) Operate inter-island and inter-atoll air and surface lift
systems to support preparatory operations in the forward area during
the CASTLE buildup phase.
(5) Prepare to provide and operate the overall military communications system for handling of all forward area task force inter-atoll
and long-haul traffic (exclusive of air operations, air weather and
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