Operation Order
EODU<1 Noe 1-54
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Casumander Vask Element 733.703 and
Officer in Charge, Explosive
Orduence Ii eposal Unit ONE
Pear]. Harbor, T. He
10 March 1954; 1COOT
(3) As soon as permissible after Shot Number 5 and prior to 14
April 1954 or when directed by Commander Task Group 7.3, Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Unit ONE will lay from the USS RECLAIMER (A4RS-42), 99 mines for
Shot Number 6, in positions determined after preliminary analysis of Shot
Number 5,
(4) As soon as permissible after Shot Number 6, Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Unit ONE, operating from the USS RECLAIMER (ARS~42) will recover
the 99 mines, After the necessary photography and decontamination, the mines
will be returned to the USS IST 1157 for analysis by Commander Task
Element To3deTehe
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(1) This Operation Order is effective for planning uppn receipt
and for operations when directed.
(2) Provide for radiological safety of personnel,
(3) Submit reports in accordance with Commander Task Group 7.3
Operation Plan 1-53, «annex XRaye
(4) USS LST 1157 will provide messing and berthing facilities and
other normal logistic support required by EODU-1 while at test site.
(5) USS RECLAIMER (4RS-i2) CHOP to CTG 7.3 upon entering Eniwetok/
Bikini Danger area about 5 april 1954,
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(6) Here CTE 23.0.5 odwiaed
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Logistics in accordance with Commander Task Group 7.3 Operation
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(a) Comaander Task Element 7.3.7.3 at Headquarters Pearl Harbor until
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departure by available air transportation about 26 April 19543 upon
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arrival test site, in USS IST 1157. LTJG A.L. HuGHEs 2, LST 1157, awe mw
(b) Use time zone minus 12 (MIKE) while in forward area.
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