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Operation Order 
CTD U%l»Xo No, X«63 
bo To support other designated U5ARF scientific projects «, 
c 0 Conduct hydrographic surveys where possible » 
do Make oceanographic observations when conditions permit * 
3* Execution: 
a c Commander., Task Force FORTX THREE wills 
(1) Provide engineering assistance for site investigations., and 
(2) Photographic personnel to ensure adequate photo coverage » 
b<, National Science Foundation: 
(1) By reference (a), Mr, John Crowell was designated National Science 
Foundation Senior Represent at ive^ Dr Y’aido Schmitt s biology consultant- and 
Captain E. A 0 McDonald DSN (Ret ) as Special Consultants 
(2) Mr* Tom Berg.,. geologist., has been designated to examine areas for 
geological. importance „ 
Cv Commander Ship 
(1) Be in charge all unit operations, 
(Z ) Assign helicopter support to exploration parties * 
(3) Coordinate all matters with National Science Foundation Senior 
Representative and Navy personnel. 
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d* Ship 5 s Commanding Officer: 
(1) Provide personnel as required to , support site investigations s 
(2) Furnish data as requested on enclosure (1) that falls within his 
sphere of task functions a 
(3) Provide ship/shore communications support for exploration parties 
4«, Information of Special Interest 
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a u It is the intent of Ship 'til t Commander to Assist other countries 
with stations in the Palmer region, to extent possible within limits of personnel; 
equipment and mission of Task Unit «, This assistance might include delivery of 
mail,, personnel,, and provisions., technical assistance., evacuation of personnel, 
and other items emergent in nature* 
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