Carry out the regular IN PORT routine except as modified below:

0500 - Reville - Coffee.

0530 - Set condition able in Gas Tight enevelope, except for access doors and force ventilation system.

0545 - Quarters for muster "Count Down Parade". Division Officers insure that each person is wearing film badge and dosimeter - conduct Radsafe lecture.

0604 - All personnel will sit down on deck & those not wearing goggles will then face away from detonation site with eyes closed and face covered with arms.

0606 - "H" Hour - 0626 is alternate "H" Hour.

At H plus 10 seconds, all hands may turn to view the phenomina.

Keep firm footing, the shock wave will pass in about 2 minutes.

0700 - Catholic Mass and Rosary in the Library.

0800 - Turn to, commence ship's work. All hands not actually required top-side, remain below decks.

1030 - (About) Return to Bikini and moor to buoy.

In the event of no detonation.

0615 - Breakfast for the Crew.

0700 - (About) Set the special sea and anchor detail.

0730 - (About) Moor to buoy - Bikini.

0800 - Muster on stations.

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