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Operation Plan
CTG 7.3 No. 1-53
be.
RED Alert
(1)
Defend ENIWSTOK and BIKINI Atolls from attack by enemy vessels
and protect sea lines of communication in the Danger Area,
(2) Assist in the evacuation of key personnel when such evacuation
is ordered by ATCOM ENIWETOK, Coordinate evacuation with other task groups.
(3)
Deny entry to Danger Area of all unauthorized vessels.
(4) Assist CTG 7.2 in the defense of atolls through the destruction
of enemy aircraft and vessels,
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(5) Transport the TG 7,2 combat security force to threatened areas
as required,
(6)
Augment the TG 7.4 airlift capability as required,
(7)
Goordinate with and assist ground units by naval gunfire, air
support and disruption of enemy ship to shore activities in the event of
hostile amphibious action,
(8)
Disperse ships when directed by aTCOh ENIWETOK,
(9)
Assist CIG 7.1 in the disposition of critical materials and
equipment where required,
5.
Tasks of Subordinate Units:
a.
TU 7,3.0 — Special Devices Unit shall:
(1)
Upon WHITE Alert
(a)
Be prepared to protect shot sites by gunfire,
(b)
Frepare to, and commence if directed, evacuation of
scientific equipmmt, personnel and sensitive material,
(2)
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Upon RED Alert
(a) Frotect shot site by gunfire, while completing evacuation
ef scientific equipment, personnel and sensitive material, as required.
(vo)
b.
Coordinate gunfire of escort ships assigned.
TU 7,.3,1 - Surface Security Unit shall:
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