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Los Alazos, New Mexico of the CASTLE operationalphase azd ti:ebeginn_n+ g of buildup for the subscheduledfor the Spring of 1956) a:ldpregaratio.1as is necessaryto illsuresuccessfulaccoxplishmht of the 2. Iiission:This Task Group will: b. Coiltinueanalysesof tests aid eqertients and cox@ete Completethose portionsof the task grou:>itissio;l:'-r ol the inissionsstated above.
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nor logisticalservicesat the PacificTrovingGroundsduring this wriod. Such servicesare providedor arrangedfor by the AX Resident3ngineer. 5. Comand and Signalhatters: CommandPost of CTG 7.1 is Los Alamos
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JOINT TASK FORCESEVEN SUBJECT:'CommanderTbsk Group 7.2 Operation Order 2-54. security regulations. It will be kept under continuousrevision by 2. Authorityis granted to make extracts from this order as actually necessary. Extracts shall be classifiedby content. The officer directingthat copies or extracts be made shall be responsible for the security control thereof. Port Det, 7126 AU Sig Det, 7126 AU ResidentEngr AEC, Parry Island
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a. Scope of Instructions: (1) This operationorder coversthat periodbetweenthe up for the subsequenttest (REDTaNG,scheduledfor the Springof 1956). (2) "FonvardArea" is definedas that area encompassing (3) lfClosedArea" is definedas includingthe land areas of ENIWETOKand BIKINIATOLLS,the water areas of the lagoonsand the water areaswithinthree (3) miles to the seawardside of each land tain its statusas a ClosedArea. er, Joint Task ForceSEVEN (CJTFSEVEN) and major elementsof the Task (2) Upon departureof CJTF S&n and major elementsof JTF SEVEN from the ForwardArea, and upon completionof the operational’ phase of CASTLE,ATCOElis relievedof -responsibilityfor the general (a) Elementsof all Armed Forcesof JTF SEVEN in the
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(j) Personnelof tha AEC, its tractorsand otherparticipatingagenciesin the at ENXETOK ATOLL for movcmcntcontrol,logistic securityand in pursuitof other duttosof ATCO% as outlinedin this and Armed Forcestherein. d. Providefor the securityand grounddefenseof ENIYZTOK e. Operateand maintainbase type militarycommunications f. Provideall radsafcfunctionsfor ENIYZTOKISLND, vide overheadadminist=tivebnd operationalsupport for s 7.2, (1) EstablishMP posts as required. tary communicationsfacilitiesatENJXETOKISLND exclusiveof those ENIQTOK consolidatedmotor pool. doringand port operations. (2) Refer to Annex B for summary.of.tnsks.
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OperationOrdcr.No.2-54, 7 May 1954, as appropriate. (2) Refer to .&nexB for summaryof tasks. (3) Prepareand rchoarscpersonnelin accordancewith (4) SC preparedto assumealert statusin accordance with CTG 7.2 GDOP No. 11-53. (5) Provideproratedshare of KP's, barracksorderlies for barracksassimed to the respectiveunits,and personnelas requiredby CTG 7.2 for such functionsas periodicoff-loadingof cargovesselsand area alcsn-updotailsin areas used jointlyby all (5) CO, Port Dot B: Smnry of Tasks
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1. Task Group7.2 is underthe full operationalcontrolof CJTF SEVEN at all times. 2. The compositionand structureof Task Group 7.2 is in accord-
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respectto the Task Forceelementsin the ForwardLrea and to ENIZETOK (1) Bbaintainthe statusof ENI'iXI'OKATOLL as a Closed entryinto the ENIXS'IOKClosedI:u‘eato unauthorizedvesselsand aircraft. (3) Deny entry of thosepersonnelinto ENIQETOKLTOII, not clearedfor entryin accordancewith CINCPACinstructions.-(CINCPAC (4) Vfithinthe capabilityof the forcesavailable,"provide for the generalsurveillance'ofEXWEETOKATOLLto insureagainst removalof significantsamplesfrom the shot islands,unauthorized C. Prepareemergencyplans for the dofensoof ENIXETOKZXLT,, representativeon ENl33TOKATOLL all plans for the dispositionof AEC contractorpersonneland the destructionof classifiedmctter; 2. PORT AND Ci&P FACIIZTIES: a. Operateand maintainthe communicationsfacilitiesas c. Providestevedoringlabor and stevodoringequipmentfor loadingand offloadingsuppliesand equipmentfrom ship to shore. e,. Operateand maintain a cqnsalidatcd motor pool.
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sentativeon ENIWETOKATOU all plans for the dispositionof AEC contractorpersonneland the protectionof classifiedmatter. . 1. Operatea boat pool consistingat a minimumof 2 I.&is,2 LCPLs 2. Supportthe 4930thTSG in sea, air rescue (SAR)operations. 3. Providesmallboat supportfor port operations,atollsecurity andsuch othermarineoperationsas may be requiredby CTG 7.2. six (6) L-20 aircraftand two (2) C-l+7aircraft. 2. Providefor tho following: Maintenance'ofstoredAir Force equipmentand supplies. &TS air passengerand freightterminalfacilities. 3. Retainoverallcontrolof SAR operations. 4. Prcpare,coordinatingwith CTG 7.2, and implementa plan for storageof Air Task Group equipmentand for basingthe reducedair 6. Prepareto implementon order CTG 7.2 NaturalDisasterDefense Plan No. 3-54 and CTG 7.2 GeneralEmw~ancy OporationPlan No. 11-53. f AEC BASE FACILITIESGROUP: WETOK ATOLL,less facilitieson ENIJETOKIX&ND hcrcin chargedto the 2. Assumeresponsibilityfor constructionof all base facilities requiredby the AEC for militaryand AEC supportof test operations. 3. Provideintra-atollsurfacelift for the garrison, 4. Providemarine craft and craft*opcratorsfor loadingand offloadingsuppliesand equipmentfrom ship 50 shore. 7. Accomplishfield and depotmaintennnccoi small Crzftof Declorsifjed
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Joint Task Force S~FVEN a. No interferencewith the mission of Task Group 7.2 is expectedfrom an overtenemyactionduringthe interimperiod ~ b. The USSR and its satelliteshave given no indication of relaxingtheir drive towardworld dominationand are maintaining an advancedstate of preparednessfor war. An overtwar with the SovietUnionwould be on a globalbasisand would involveforcesin 2. SUMXARYOF EWZ CAPAXLITIKS: ‘It is consideredthat interferencewith the missionof Task Group 7.2 or compromiseof activities withinENIWETGKATOLL couldbe effectedby espionage, sabotnge, samplingand declarationof war. , VETOK area surfaceactionis discountedas a means of attackby an enemyin,thisarea. It is estimatedthat 4-6 ocean patrolsubmarines marineapproachto withinone mile of the atoll is,possible. ’ any potentialenemiesin the ENIXTOK area. It is conceivablethat operate in the area for short periodsof time. observationand unauthorizedsamplingare consideredmost likelyto occur underconditionsexistingtoday. In the event of generalhostilities,actionby the enemyin the ENl3!3TGKarea would consist, initiallyof the following,in the order of probability: c. Attackby armed aircraftto includepossibleparatroop in the ENIXTOK arca will adviseCTG 7.2 of: the KNIWTOK ClosedArea as definedin paragraphla '(3),this order, (1) The numberand type of craft;m&kings and identity.
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Annex C to CTG 7.2 Operation Order No. 2-54 (Cont'd) b, Any informationwhich casts doubt on the loyalty and/or character of JTF SEVEN personnel or indicates that such personnel are not good security risks. c. Any informationwhich indicates the possibility of sabotage of materials or cquipmnt. d. Any informationwhich indicates possible espionage e. Ahy informationwhich concerns the interferenceor possible interferencewith Task Force activities by unfriendly forces, to include capabilities,actions and intentions, if known. f. Any informationwhich indicates the presence of unauthorizedpersons in the Forward &ea. g. Any security violation or suspected security violations (1) A unit Security Officer is appointed on orders, whose primary duty shall be to assist and advise the commander on matters of securityand establishclose liaison between the unit and gram is conductedfor all individualswithin his unit. (3) Periodic inspectionsare made to insure'that no items of contrabandas described by CINCPAC Serial 020; dated 1 April 1952 are present in his unit arca.. (4) All classified documents and/or material for tihich he is responsibleare safeguardedin accordancewith AR 380-5 and b. The Military Police Detachment, 7126 AU v&.ll: (1) Conduct monthly &ound security sweeps of dcsignated islands of ENJXZTOK ATOLL. (See SOP X25-2, CTG 7.2) (2) Conduct weekly air security sweeps of ENIXETOK (3) Provide sufficient personnel to insure the orderly processing of incoming passengers at iLLTSTerminal and to conduct a baggage search for contrabanditams .uhderCINCPAC Serial 020, (4) Provide such security guards (in addition to normal interior guard requirements)as may be deemed necessary by CTG 7.2 for the protectionof sensitive installationsand/or materials. (5) Patrol the island of EXIXTOK by motor patrol 24 hours per day and be-constantlyon the alert for evidence of EFI as set forth in per 4, this AnWX. 6, PI~O~RLLPHY: Only official photography is authorized in tha ENlXZTOK area. Official photographsmay be requested ahd all film will 7. SECUFLITYVIOLATIONS: Wit commndcrs arc responsible for KS&!.* investigatingand reporting to ~2, TG 7.2 CL violations of security.
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which occurwithinthoir jurisdiction. a. TG 7.2 does not releaseinformationto the public, Releasesto the press in regardto JTF SEVEN operationsand activities are made only by kEC and Departmentof Defense. b. Press releases,when mde, will be disseminatedto
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1. PURPOSE: To set forththe communicationmissionrequiredfor supportof garrisonoperationsat ENIWETOKATOIL duringthe interim 2. MISSION: Establishsignalcommunicationsand servicefacilities required-Forward Area garrisonduringthe interimpeiiod. 3. TASKS FOR SUEORDINATEUNITS:: the garrisonand submitprojectsfor additionalfacilities requiringthe requisitionof fixedplant equipmentto CJTF SEVEN for approvalprior to implementation. (4) Operateand maintainthe followinghigh frequencyrati-c son. Providelocal teletypeserviceto Holmesand NarvorAdministra- (6) Serviceand repairall motionpictureprojectorsin use or in storage. (8) Maintaintacticalradio sets utilizedby TG 7.2 and equipmnt in dehumidifiedstorage. (10) Maintainauthorizedstocklevel of rcplaccmxt and repairparts for all itee of signalequipment, ty and proceduralviolations. ”
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Naval DetachmentAVR craft used in sea, air rescue operations,and providetechnical support in the operation of such facilities. circuit,radio aids to navigationand airport control facilities, (3) Procure, store,and issue supplies and equipment required for operatinn and maintenance of Air Force communicationsinb. Requisitionsfor all signal supplies will be eubmittedto COMMAND: SS(Sig)TG 7.2, will be located at CP, TG 7.2,
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Joint Task Force SFX'EN San Francisco, California 1. GENERAL: Residual radioactivitymay remain in some areas of ENIXTOK ATOLL necessitatingmonitoringand control of personnel enteringsuch areas. Travel control of personnel in contaminated areas will be a function of TG 7.5, however troops of the garrison enteringsuch areas will in some cases require monitoring services performedby TG 7.2 radsafe personnel. and deveiop a radsafe organizationto a. Perform ground monitoring services cs required. b. Conduct radsafe orientationof all Armed Forces parsonnel of the ENIXIZTOKgarrison. I C. Provide radicc equipment for TG 7.2 requirements includingrepair, spare parts and calibrationfacilities. EL. Unit Commzndorswill: .. (1) Appoint a unit radsafe officer and NCOs as indicated in Appendix I;' rank and serial number, to Notificationof changes in roster of radsafe personnel showing name, this headquarters,ATTN: Rzdsafe Officer. personnelwill be made immediately. a program for the continuoustraining of radsafe monitors and for c._ The TG 7.2 Signal Officer will maintain all radiac
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Joint Task Force SZYEN Appendix I to Annex o CTG 7.2 Operation Order No. 2-54 TASK GROUP 7.2 RAIXSAFEORGANIZATION
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