WWII AAF Operations May 1942

WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF
OPERATION* DIVISION
WASHINGTON
15 May 19A2, 5:00. P.M.
To: Secretary of War
Chief of Staff A
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED

Commanding General, MESSENGER
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sta
G-2 (Return t o OPD)
SECTION I. MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
1. From MacArthur: Australian Prime Minister has directed officials to
be guarded in public statements, and has obtained
promises from the press to use restraint in publi

cation. MacArthur has been given partial control
over censorship. No pressure from U. S. Govt. is
implied.
2. From MacArthur: Operations and detailed air report for May 13.
Remunerative air attacks on airdrome at Rabaul and
on shipping at Ambon.
3. From Bissell; 18 crewmen arrived Chungking, May J+ wounded
expected there May 15.
From Bonesteel; Repeats Admiralty warning of possible attack on fleet
bases by small submarines or human torpedoes.
From Chaney; Urges immediate shipment of signal troops to permit
relief of British Corps. Hq. by our V Corps. Hq.
From Patch (to AKF): Efate is. not yet available as advance base for
heavy aircraft.
SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN
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Notified Drum, DeWitt and Bonesteel that some light Marmon-Herrington
tanks (1 - 37 mm, 3 - -30 cal. MG) will soon be available and asked if
any can be used for defense of Iceland, Bermuda, Newfoundland, Alaska.
Informed DeWitt that 2J+0 light tanks, released by Chinese, will be
CTORY turned over to Western Defense Command, and requested shipping instruc-
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3. Asked MacArthur for information as to whereabouts of National Guard
units that have served in his area.
4-. (By AAF) Notified Emmons of redistribution of air forces so as to
permit operation from New Caledonia, Fiji, Efate, and possibly Tongatabu.
5. Approved Patch1s surveillance of Makatea and suggested consideration
of means for destruction of phosphate plant facilities in emergency.
6. Informed Chaney that completion of 1st phase of Bolero shipment will
be delayed until August. A parachute battalion will be added to June
shipment.
7. Informed Chaney that 90 days Air Corps supplies are being shipped with
troops.
8. Notified Fellers (Cairo) that the proposal to form an Allied Legion
in the Middle East is impracticable.
9. Asked Andrews if he can provide nine 75 mm guns, M 1916, for anti

submarine defenses in Puerto Rico and other islands.
Andrews replied that guns are not available.
ID. Instructed Giles to investigate reports of alleged unreliability of
Danish residents of Greenland.
SECTION III. PLAITS
No approved action by JCS or CCS.
WIGHT D. EISENHOWER, /
Major General,
Assistant Chief of Staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
16 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of War )
Chief of Staff )
Deputy Chief of Staffer**- )
Commanding G e n e r a l ) IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Army Air Forces MESSENGER
Commanding Gener j/y
Services of Supply/f?*/^ j\)
Assistant Chief of S t a f f f ^
G-2 (Return to OPD) )
1. From Chamberlin (Efate): Reports air field at Efate not yet suitable
for operation of either pursuit or bombardment
aircraft.
2. From MacArthur: (May 14) Reports Japanese air and naval dispositions
as shown by reconnaissance. Daily report of air
combat operations shows individual American pursuit
superiority; relatively small damage from enemy air
operations.
3« From MacArthur: (May 15) Gives estimate of Japanese ground force
order of battle showing approximately four brigades
in islands northeast of Australia, plus a possible
division at Rabaul.
4. From Emmons: Requests immediate shipment to Oahu of 93rd Coast
Artillery (AA).
Reports unsatisfactory functioning of aircraft warning
5. From Andrews:
service and allied communications in Panama. Requests
additional personnel and equipment.
Requests decision on whether members of Nevjfoundlsnd
6. From Drum:
garrison may reveal their locations so that they may be
reached by telegraph, telephone, end express.
Recommends that local naval defense forces in Iceland
7. From Bonesteel:
be all British or all American.
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1. Informed Brett that flight echelons of the 70th and 71st Medium Bombard
ment Squadrons are being prepared for immediate movement to New Caledonia
and Fiji. Requested information on destinations of ground crews on
which to base the assignment of these units.
Brett replied reporting destinations of ground elements of two squadrons
sent from Australia.
2. Requested report from Andrews on the present operational status of ASV.
equipment in Army and Navy planes, and of aircraft warning stations
in and around Panama.
3. Told MacArthur that he will be informed shortly of flow of replacement
aircraft to Australia.
J+. Authorized Giles to proceed with plan for placing non-commissioned
officers in each of the three radio stations in Greenland, if Greenland
authorities agree, and if personnel is available. Requested report.
SECTION III. PLANS
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
Col.. G.S.C.
Asst. Executive, OPD.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
17 lfey 1942, 5s00 P.M.

Tot Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding IN TURN BI COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
Services of
Assistant Chief of Staff
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Magruder (Chungking): Asks authority to return to Walter Reed on
recommendation of surgeon.
Action: Informed Magruder of authority to return. Sent through
Magruder a message of explanation to the Generalissimo,
stating that Stilwell would discuss with him the question
of a replacement. Informed Gruber of the above action
and directed him to notify Stilwell as soon as contact is
made.
2. From Brereton: Reports successful attack ontyyitkyinaairdrome May 14 by

U B-17 airplanes without loss.
3• From Brereton: Requests authority to award the Purple Heart to crews of
Pan American airplanes which assisted in hazardous emer
gency transport work in Burma and China.
4. From Gruber (New Delhi): Reports no air contact with Stilwell since May 11.
5. From Drumi Recommends assignment of one company of light tanks to
Newfoundland, one platoon to Bermuda.
6. From Giles: Reports Danes neutral rather than unfriendly; but is to
receive reports of any cases of subversive activities
noted•
7. From Andrews: Reports ASV equipment being gradually installed in his
airplanes and improvement in fishing boat communications.
Still requests additional personnel and equipment for
aircraft warning service and allied communications.
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8. From Andrews: Requests advice on whether to begin construction of
shore installations for mine defenses of Cristobal and
Balboa. Estimated cost $710,000.
9. From Emmons; States his concurrence in Naval estimate that Coral Sea
campaign was a side-issue, and that the Japanese are
preparing for an offensive against Midway, the Aleutians,
and other U. S. territory,
1. Informed DeWltt of large shipment of chemical warfare supplies. Gave
him instructions regarding plans for chemical defense.
2. Asked Andrews for his recommendations on deferring construction of third
set of locks during postponement of Navy 60,000 ton battleship program.
Andrews replied recommending deferment now and study of a sea level
project to replace present project when work is resumed.
3« Requested recommendation from Andrews on suitable headquarters for
contemplated occupation forces of a battalion each at Martinique,
Guadeloupe, and French Guiana.
Andrews replied listing personnel and service units for proposed head
quarters .
U» Asked Chaney whether he can supply temporarily a garrison of approximately
1000 for Hofn, Iceland, and whether British can provide the necessary
shipping for transportation of this garrison and of construction personnel
and materiel.
SECTION III. PLANS
No approved action by CCS or JCS.
[GHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
18 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Sta
Deputy Chief
IN TURN Bf COMMISSIONED
Commanding General
MESSENGER
Army Air Forces
Commanding General
Services of Sup
Assistant Chief
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Brereton: Reports successful attack on Myitkyina airdrome, May 16,
by U B-17's; no losses.
2. From Barrett (Chungking): Soviet Military Attache' urges movement of
a small force from Shensi to western Yunnan both as a
reinforcement and as a test of national defense versus
political expediency.
3» From MA, Moscow (to G-2): Has little hope for extension of ferry route
from Basra, but Russians show interest in Alaska-Siberian
deliveries.
U* From Mac Arthur: Daily reports for May 16 and 17. Enemy fighter attack
on Port Moresby broken up on May 17.
5. From MacArthur: Describes the procedure he will follow in assigning
priorities to requisitions from S. W, Pacific area.
6. From Chaney: Asks that white units be substituted for colored as
long as possible because of lack of duplicate facilities*
1. Sent Chaney revised plans for overseas movements of troops as follows:
May, 7500; June, 26,000; July 22,500; August 60,000; September 86,000.
2. Instructed Jfrnmons as to AA equipment to be taken to Fiji.
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3. Asked Gruber for data on Chinese lend-lease materiel destroyed, or
captured at Rangoon.
4. Directed SOS to acquire 150,000 acres in eastern N. Carolina for AA
training area for Eastern Defense Command,
SECTION III. PLANS
1. JCS approved for presentation to the CCS "Bolero report by Combined
Planners" (CCS 72), (a tentative troop and cargo program through
August, with the understanding that it will delay the relief of the
British troops in Iceland until after Sept. 1,
2. JCS noted the report of the Combined Intelligence Committee (CCS 59/1)
"German Capabilities in Syria and Irak", but felt that the German
operations envisaged would require about 5 months rather than the
l\ to 9 months estimated by the Committee.
3. Re CCS 71, "Adequacy of Combined Communications", the JCS directed the
Washington Communications Board to submit recommendations concerning
the issuance of an amendment to CCS 64 to permit the Board to issue
broad technical directives without reference to the CCS.
W I G S T D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
19 May 1942, 5:00 P.M,
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief o;
Commanding General, IN TORN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff,
G T 2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. y.Tjnw TyK|ff
1* From MacArthur: Suggests bringing the forces of the Eastern Fleet to
bear upon the present naval situation, based either in
S. W. Pacific, or by creating a diversion in the Indian
Ocean•
Action: Replied that the suggestion has been discussed with
Navy and with the British. MacArthur will be advised
as to decision.
2. From MacArthur t Recommends that complete armament and spare parts be
supplied for 149 Marmon-Herrington 2-man tanks now in
Australia.
3- From MacArthur; Operations report for May 18. Bombed shipping at
Koepang; successfully intercepted mass attack on Port
Moresby.
4. From MacArthur: Reports concerning National Guard units which served
in Philippines and Java.
5. From Bonesteel: Progress of construction on Keflavlk airdrome indicates
the need for early arrival of protective ground forces.
6. From Bonesteel: Requests 50 Marmon-Herrington tanks•
7. From Magruder: Lists lend-lease materials destroyed at Rangoon, includ

ing 972 trucks.
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8. From RLsjfieJl t Urges immediate furnishing of personnel to AVG to replace
shortages and to evidence American support to China*
9. From Emmons; Recommends issue of special currency for Hawaii, thus
simplifying destruction procedure should the need arise.
10. From Gruber; Stilwelj. party is expected in Imphal area about May 21.
Stilwell will confer with Wavell and Alexander, then
probably return to Chungking.
SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAffiK
1. Notified DeWitt of Pacific Fleet Intelligence estimate of Japanese move

ment against U. S. territory. Told him to advise Buckner. (Report of
compliance received). Similar message to Andrews.
2. Directed SOS to reallot Marmon-flerrington light tanks as follows:
214 to Western Defense Command (40 to Alaska)
17 to Newfoundland
5 to Bermuda
4 to Sault Ste. Marie District
3. Informed Brereton that no authority exists for award of Purple Heart to
civilians•
SECTION III. PfrANS
1. CCS approved "Bolero report by Combined Planners11 (CCS 72), with the
proviso that the Military Transportation Committee should investigate
the possibility of effecting the Iceland relief prior to Sept. 1, 1942,
if shipping can be made available.
2. CCS approved "Adequacy of Combined Communications" (CCS 71) except par. 5
proposing communications membership on the Combined Planning staff.
3. CCS noted "German Capabilities in Syria and Irak" (CCS 59A)» Ta© British
concurred in the view that the time estimated for the operation against
Cyprus and Syria was too long, and that 5 months would be more nearly
correct.
4. CCS discussed "Air Offensive against Enemy Submarine Bases, Building
Yards, and Heavy Ships" (CCS 73). It will be referred to London by the
British. Action was suspended until Adm. King can be present.
DWIGHTD. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
20 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of W
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKfiN
1. From MacArthur; Operations Report, May 19.
2. From Emmons: Recommends an engineer battalion be sent to Fiji to
replace New Zealand civilian construction unit being
withdrawn.
3. From Nevins (OPD) (London): British prefer shipment of 1st and 45th
Infantry Divisions prior to another Armored Division.
4» From Brereton; Karachi - Chungking radio channel is now operating.
5. From Patch; Suggests that New Caledonia force, when relieved from
Efate, be sent to Espiritu Santo, New Hebrides, to
delay or prevent Japanese southward movement.
6. From Navy; Copy of message to Naval unit, Efate, explaining
manner in which six 6 W naval guns and one Marine 5"
battery should be manned until relieved by Army
personnel.
7. From Ernmons (to AAF): Rear Admiral McCain on May 20 assumes command
under CINCPAC of aircraft of South Pacific area.
1. Directed DeWitt to prepare for demolition those airdromes in Alaska
which are in danger of capture, and to withdraw, temporarily, personnel
not needed for defense of Umnak.
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2. Sent to Legislative & Liaison Division a draft of a Joint Resolution
authorizing the following concessions to Panama:
a. return of lands owned by the Panama RR.
b. return of sewage and water systems of Panama City and Colon.
c. liquidation of loan of $2,500,000.
3. Directed Drum to take corrective action with respect to communications
required for anti-submarine operations.
4. Replied to Chaney that it is impracticable to ship white instead of
colored service troops.
5. Requested that London Munitions Assignments Board report to the
Yteshington Board all assignments which it makes.
6. Informed Eastern, Southern, Central and Western Defense Commands that
ammunition reserves in units assigned to defense commands will consist
of one unit of fire for ground weapons and five units of fire for AA
weapons.
SECTION III. PLANS
No approved action by CCS or JCS.
DWIGHtf D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
21 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staf:
Deputy Chief of^Staf;
Commanding General, IN TORN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,'
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of S
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.. MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
1. From DeWitt; Sends plans and recommendations for measures to execute
effective air operations from Umnak and Cold Bay. Recom

mends adoption of Navy proposal for command relationship.
Action; Action on aircraft recommendations taken after conference
with AAF. Arrangements made with Navy to assure coordina

tion in Pacific area.
2. From Chaney: Inquires what action has been taken to provide headquarters
units and personnel necessary in Northern Ireland sub-
theater when command is passed by British.
3. From Bissell; Relays Generalissimo's query as to whether the fifty 4

engine transports promised in lieu of 2-engine transports
are to be made available.
Action; Referred to AAF.
4-. From Bissell; Urges pressure on China to eject Japanese forces which now
threaten the airdromes in Chekiang from which Japan can be
attacked.
5. From Brett; States situation will become critical unless flow of re
placement airplanes begins at once.
Action; Directed AAF to initiate at once the flow of replacement
aircraft to Southwest Pacific area, and to furnish OPD
with plan of deliveries for transmission to Brett.
6. From MacArthur; Operations report for May 20, including naval operations
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7 From MacArthug: Estimates 5,600 tons of rubber will be required for U. S.
Army operations in Australia to December, 1942, if all
products are procured locally.
Action: Conferring with SOS,
8. From Bajneg: Can furnish 1600 cavalry type horses for Patch, ship them,
and supply grain.
9. From Gruber: jjtilwell and party arrived Imphal May 21.
1. Directed Emmons to retain one heavy and two medium bombardment squadrons
in Hawaii instead of sending them to New Caledonia and Fiji; reason:
Possible enemy attack in the direction of Hawaii and the Aleutians. Told
him to obtain CINCPAC's help in training torpedo bombing units.
Notified AAF.
2. Informed State Dept. of designation of Maj. Gen. Greelr to assist in
organization of SOS of Iranian Army.
3» Answered Bone steel that shipment of Keflavik garrison is governed by
availability of shipping.
U* Directed AAF to designate a Brigadier General to command South American
Wing of Ferrying Command, with additional duties of coordinating con

struction and mapping in N.E. Brazil, and of liaison.
5. Prepared memorandum to the President recommending deferment indefinitely
of third lock program of Panama Canal.
6. Informed MacArthur of weapons and spare parts for Marmon-H erring ton tanks
which will be shipped shortly.
7. Asked MacArthur if any instructor personnel was evacuated from Corregidor.
$. Asked MacArthur to inquire if Australian government has considered any
plans for smuggling rubber from Dutch East Indies and Malaya.
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9« Informed Brereton and Stilwell of personnel to be shipped to AVG; numbers
are limited by the transport capacity of India-China air route.
Notified Bissell.
SECTION III. PLANff
EWIGH?I>. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
22 May 1942, 5:00 P. M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, j IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Army Air Forces £ ) MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From MacArthur: Recommends that B-17!s held in South Pacific Area be
promptly replaced by types more suitable for duty there
and returned to MacArthur.
2. From Chaney: Makes recommendations as to (a) Priorities for SOS troop
shipments (b) Assignment to N. Ireland of AA and observa

tion aviation units (c) Other changes which should be
made in Bolero shipment schedules, including assignment
of definite priority for 1st division, shipment of re

placements, and shipment of a 155 mm gun regiment to N.
Ireland.
3» From fitate Dept.: President Barclay will immediately notify all Germans to
leave Liberia.
4. From Richardson (San Jose, Calif.): Has conferred with DeWitt who is now
thoroughly oriented.
5. From the White House: The President has approved deferment indefinitely
of third lock program of Panama Canal.
1. Sent Brett schedule of deliveries of loss replacement aircraft.
2. Sent tyacArthur a paraphrase of Navy message to CINCPAC conveying estimate
of probable intentions of Japanese forces in the Pacific.
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3* Sent DeWitt a paraphrase of Navy message to CINCPAC informing him of

prospective state of fleet-opposed invasion of Alaska, and directing thei
formation under Butler of a joint task-group of air units. Paraphrase
includes instructions for coordination of command with Navy. Directed
DeWitt to advise Buckner.
4* Sent Emmons paraphrase of instructions from Navy to CINCPAC declaring
existence of a state of fleet-opposed invasion and ordering appropriate
measures, including organization of Defensive Task Force under Emmons.
5. Asked DeWitt if he needs shipping in order to move AA units now in
Alaska to Umnak or Cold Bay.
6. Informed Patch that subject to CINCPACfs approval there is no objection
to northward movement of 500 troops when relieved from Efate.
7. Informed Stilwell and Bissell that the War Dept. has decided not to act
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Bissell1s recommendation to urge upon China the ejection of Japanese
forces now threatening airdromes in Chekiang.
SECTION III. PLANS
R. W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General,
Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
23 May 1942, 5t00 P.M.
To; Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General,
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Army Air Forces

MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From MacArthur: Urges a temporary fleet concentration to challenge the
Japanese navy. MacArthur ascribes past disasters to bur
lack of sea-power.
Action: Referred to Adm. King.
2. From MacArthur: No personnel suitable as instructors was evacuated from.
Corregidor.
3. From MacArthur: Asks if Adm. LearyTs submarine force can be reinforced
by additional S-type submarines.
Action: Referred to the Navy.
4.. From MacArthur: Operations report for May 22.
5. From Brett: Stresses need for ASV-equipped B-17 airplanes.
Action: Sent Brett schedule of departure of B-17 airplanes thus
equipped.
6. From DeWitt: Recommends all references to Alaska in any publication

be prohibited.
Action: Transferred to BPR.
7. From DeWitt: Does not desire to move AA units now in Alaska to Umnak
or Cold Bay.
3. From Chaney: Recommends shipment of 5 bombardment instead of photo

reconnaissance squadrons.
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1. Sent MacArthur and Andrews the Navy estimate of Japanese intentions in
the Pacific. Similar information to DeOTitt, with instructions to advise
Buckner.
2. Informed Patch of change in plans for sending bombardment aircraft to
New Caledonia.
3. Notified Brereton of schedule of shipment of loss replacement aircraft.
4. Informed Andrews that Mexican government has consented to construction of
air base at Tehuantepec. Land is being acquired.
5. Directed AAF to take certain specified steps with a vien to improving
air operations against submarines. Informed Drum'.
SECTION III. PLANS
R. W. CRAY.'FORD,
Brigadier General,
Acting Assistant Chief of Sti-ff, OPD.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
2A May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army Air Forces

MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Chungking; Report on airdromes destroyed by GeneralissimoTs
orders, and those v/hich can still be used if ade

quately protected; AVG cannot furnish this protec
tion. Gives Japanese air and ground strength and
Chinese ground strength.
From DeWitt: Reports shortages of ammunition.
3. From Butler (Alaska): Requests that aircraft and personnel replace

ments be maintained at suggested levels.
Action: Conferring with AAF.
From MacArthur: Operations report for May 22. Bombing attacks on
Rabaul, Lae, Ambon.
Operations report for May 23- Bombing attacks on
Lae.
5. From Patch: Requests an additional AA regiment.
6. From Drum: Reports corrective measures being taken with respect
to communications needed in anti-submarine operations
SECTION I I . OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Asked MacArthur for location of advanced detachment, 37th Division,
and approximate date and port of arrival in New Zealand.
Informed Andrews plans for sending smoke-generator companies to
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3. Informed Chaney as to signal troops which will be sent to N. Ireland
to permit relief of British Corps Hq. by our V Corps Hq.
U* Notified Defense Commands in US, AGF, and AAF, of anti-aircraft
artillery program for the defense of vital installations in the US.
'5- Notified Emmons of dispatch of two B-17-E airplanes per day for 8
daye, to begin May 25.
-6. Repeated to Stilwell two messages from Generalissimo stressing hie
urgent need for allied assistance, and authorized Stilwell to employ
10th Air Force as he deems proper.
7. Replied to MacArthur that Navy has no S-type submarines available to
• reinforce Adm. Leary.
8. Confirmed dispatch of 20 bombardment airplanes to Florida area for
anti-submarine operations•
SECTION III. PLANS
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R. W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General, /
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff, OPD.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
25 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staf*
Commanding Genera]
IN TURN BI COMMISSIONED
A m y Air Forces
MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Chaney; Lists staff officers of his headquarters, by rank, and
suggests names of experienced officers he would like.
2. From Stilwell; Has completed plans for use of 10th Air Force in direct
support of China. Recommends at least one U. S. Divi

sion be sent to India for use in regaining lost terri
tory and forcing entry into China.
3. From Butler: Considers his air force inadequate to repel attack
and requests reinforcements.
From Barnes: Advanced detachment of 37th Division is due in
Wellington, N. Z., May 25.
5. From MacArthur: Operations report for May 24.. Bombed Rabaul.
6. From DeWitt; Gives supplementary list of ammunition shortages.
Action: Informed DeWitt of ammunition being sent in response
to shortages reported yesterday.
7. From Sherrill (OPD)(San Francisco): Confirms instructions to divert
2 Barrage Balloon Battalions to Los Angeles and San
Diego respectively. One Battalion to go to Keyport.
Action: Directed SOS and AGF to comply.
1. Sent Chaney revised schedule of troop movements based upon capacity
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through August of 105,700 and asked for definite priorities after
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2. Instructed Beightler to make arrangements for eventual arrival in
Fiji of advanced detachment, 37th Div.
3. Directed Emmons. Patch, Fiji, Lockwood to submit weekly reports of
stocks of aviation gasoline, oil and ammunition.
4.. Notified Andrews of approval of deferment of completion of third
set of locks.
5. Sent directives to AGF and SOS for movement to New Caledonia of one
regiment of cavalry (horse), without mounts, with priority after rein

forcement of Hawaii and Fiji. Horses to be sent to New Caledonia from
Australia.
SECTION III. PLANS
1. JCS approved the action proposed in JCS 51 > "Report on Plan for
Psychological Warfare in Poland, Yugoslavia and the Peloponnesus",
2. At the suggestion of Admiral King JCS 52, "Evacuation of sick and
wounded from overseas" will be referred to the Joint Planning
Committee for reconsideration.
3. JCS approved JCS 53, "Defense of New Zealand - Allocation of Equip

ment", with the understanding that it will NOT be taken as a directive
to furnish the specific items listed.
U. JCS approved JCS 70, "Employment of United Nations Shipping".
5. JCS referred to the Combined Planning Committee the change proposed
in CCS 50/2, "Directive for Assignment of Munitions".
R. W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
26 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of War,,
Chief of Staffs
Deputy Chief of ^Staff'
Commanding General,( IN TURN BY" COMMISSIONED
Commanding General,
Services of Supply^
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From MacArthur: Operations Report for May 25. Bomber attack on Lae
intercepted; 1 airplane lost and U missing. Bombed
Rabaul.
2. From MacArthur: Replies that smuggling of crude rubber has been con
sidered, but no plans made. Can possibly get rubber
from Sumatra at high prices but not from Java or
Malaya.
Action: Informed Secretariat, CCS.
3.
From MacArthur: Prime Minister of Australia concurs in MacArthur's
recommendation to split requisitions between London
and Washington according to sources of supply.
From DeWitt: Will begin evacuation of Military Area No. 2 as soon
as Area No. 1 is completely cleared of Japanese. In

sists that Naval Jap language school be transferred
to jurisdiction of University of Colorado.
5. From Emmons: British High Commissioner for Western Pacific has
protested to CINCPAC the closing of British radio
stations at Canton and Christinas Islands. Emmons
recommends support of Navy action.
6. From MA, London: Is sending complete record of London Munitions
~~'~~ ~ Assignment Board for past 3 months.
7. From Chaney:
Requests authorization for the establishment of a
Commando Training and Demonstration unit in England.
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1. Referred Butler's request for reinforcements to DeWitt, for
appropriate action.
2. Informed Andrews of assignment to Gulf Sea Frontier of 20 bombers
for anti-submarine operations.
3. Asked Chaney for recommendations as to priority in shipment of air
units to N. Ireland.
4. Notified Chancy that his recommended headquarters organization for
N. Ireland is approved, subject to changes found necessary in
establishing SOS for British Isles, and requested specific recommen

dations for headquarters units and personnel.
5. Informed MacArthur of dispatch of 3 special 50-caliber machine-gun
anti-aircraft batteries to operate as air-borne units, under control
of the Air Forces, for airdrome defense.
SECTION III. PLANS
No member of the Operations Division was present at the CCS meeting
today •
R. W. ^
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
27 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding Gener*
Army Air Forces

MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply,
Assistant Chief of Staff,1
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Standley: Requests additional information for use as argument
in the matter of the delivery of airplanes over the
Basra, Polar and Siberian routes.
2. From Stilwell; Urges prompt use of Halpro organization against
Japanese bases and depots in Indo-China, Thailand and
Burma if primary mission is not immediately practicable.
3. From DeWitt: Requests that attorney general be called upon for more
effective enforcement of laws and regulations governing
military areas.
Action; By C/S.
4.. From Emmons; Has placed 298th Infantry (Japanese extraction) in
reserve at Schofield Barracks. Requests that all
soldiers of Japanese extraction in the 298th and 299th
Infantry be shipped to the mainland on convoy, June 2.
5. From Patch: Free French troops occupied Wallis Island May 26.
6. From MacArthur; Operations report May 26.
7. From Marsh (Guatemala): * Reports approval by President of Guatemala of
request of Andrews to station one battery of 75 mm guns
with American personnel at Puerto Barrios.
8. From Breretont
Reports disposition of pursuit squadrons to conform to
proposed movement of AVG to Chungking.
Brereton needs another pursuit group to cover the
Calcutta area.
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1. Informed DeWitt of additional shipment of small arms ammunition for 4th
Air Force.
2. Notified DeWitt that all ground force troops in territorial limits of his
command are available for use in emergency. One combat team of each of
four divisions (including 1 armored) will be ready at all times for prompt
use.
3« Notified Andrews that U naval 6" guns have been ordered shipped to Dutch
Guiana.
U* Notified Emmons that the War Dept. concurs in closing of British radio
stations at Canton and Christmas Islands.
5. Notified Lockwood that request for additional personnel is approved;
movement will be effected as shipping becomes available.
6. Notified Krueger that the CG, 3rd Air Force, is responsible for the active
air defense of the Southern Defense Command until adequate organic means
are assigned.
SECTION III. PLANS
1. JCS decided to recommend to the State Dept. the support of British
proposals for the establishment in Trinidad of combined British-U.S.
censorship of all transatlantic South American air mail.
2. CCS directed that CCS 70, "Employment of United Nations Shipping" be sent
to the Combined Shipping Adjustments Board for examination and report to
the CCS.
3. CCS noted British Air Ministry1 B message on CCS 73, "Air Offensive against
Enemy Submarine Bases, Building Yards, and Heavy Ships" which stated that
action against enemy submarines and surface ships is being actively
prosecuted.
R V W. CRAWFOflJD,^ cf
Brigadier General,
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
28 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of War )
Chief of Staff )
Deputy Chief of Staff )
Commanding General, /(Nfo ) IN TURK BY COMMISSIONED
Army Air Forces x^ ) MESSENGER
Commanding General, ntA fy \
Services of Supply
1. From Emmons: Reports certainty of attack on Oahu-Midway line,
opening probably shortly after May 30. Requests
all possible reenforcement in heavy bombers with
experienced crews.
2. From Stilwell: Reports that he has placed the AVG (23d Pursuit
Group) and the Halpro unit under the C. G., 10th
Air Force .
3. From MacArthur: Operations Report for May 27.
1. Informed DeWitt» Andrews and Emmons of information to be furnished
them by Navy. Navy will furnish this information to subordinate
bases if requested to do so.
2. Notified the Commanding Generals, Eastern Defense Command and
Caribbean Defense Command that the boundary between the two defense
commands has been changed so as to include in the Eastern Defense
Command certain of the Bahama Islands not previously included.
3. Instructed Commanding Generals, Eastern, Western, Southern, Central
Defense Commands and Greenland and Iceland Base Commands to submit
periodic operations reports in the event of active operations.
£. Authorized DeWitt to suspend Army night pilot training in case of
emergency.
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5* Authorized "TCrnniw^ to organize a provisional infantry battalion of
officers and men of Japanese ancestry and send it to mainland for
training as a combat unit.
6. Instructed Chaney to organize at once a Commando training and

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demonstration unit from personnel in British Isles. Additional \
personnel from U. S. to be attached for instruction and training I
7. Asked Brereton for additional information, with particular regard
to extent of British cooperation, on plans for protection of
airdromes for which 7AA machine guns, caliber 50, were requested
by Wheeler.
SECTION III. PLANS
R. W. CRAWFORD, /
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATION* DIVISION
WASHINGTON
29 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of Wax;
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding Genera IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
A m y Air Forces MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff ,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
From Castner (Alaska): Repeats Navy report of departure of Aleutian
attack force from Japan.
From Emmons: Repeats Navy Intelligence estimate that initial attack
on Midway will be launched from carriers June 3 or U,
followed by landings June 5, and that Aleutian attack
will be coordinated on same time schedule.
From Emmons; Requests inactivation of one National Guard regiment
(Jap-American) and replacement of his transferees by
a regiment from the mainland.
f
From Brereton: 5 B-17-E s bombed Rangoon area, May 25. 3 B-17-E»s
bombed Mingaladon airdrome.
5. From Brereton: Recommends activation of 10th Interceptor Command.
6. From Stilwell (to AAF): Reports morale of AVG at low ebb due to long
period of ground-strafing missions. Type of employment
by Chinese between now and July 1st will largely deter

mine the number who will accept induction in the 23d
Pursuit Group.
7. From MacArthur: Reports that CINCPAC proposes use of 1st Marine Raider
Battalion, now in Samoa, to make landing attack against
advanced enemy bases. MacArthur has replied that while
agreeing with the desirability of aggressive action he
would have insufficient strength to accomplish the task
successfully.
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8. From HacArtfrur: Operations report May 28. Bombed Rabaul, Lae. Enemy
fighters attacked Port Moresby.
9. From DeWitt; Requests necessary ammunition to accumulate 1 unit of
fire for Ground Force units, 5 units of fire for anti

aircraft units, and initial supply for TiDC troops.
10. From Hughes (Rio)(to G-2): Brazilian defense agreement was signed
yesterday.
1. Asked Chaney for report on assignments made to Australia by London
Munitions Board, to include U. S. June production.
2. Informed Stilwell of impossibility of sending an American division to
India. Suggested that he get Generalissimo and British to agree that
the latter will use Chinese lend-lease materiel now in India for
offensive operations to open the Burma Road.
3- Instructed DeWitt to proceed with evacuation of Japanese as planned,
except that Navy language school will not be transferred prior to
July 1 without Navy consent.
U' Instructed DeWitt to inform Buckner that activation of additional air
headquarters in Alaska will be deferred until further combat units are
assigned.
f>. Confirmed StilweH!s orders regarding AVG and Halpro unit. Informed
him that Brereton*s request for an extra pursuit group cannot be
granted, and notified Brereton.
6. Informed Einmons, DeWitt, 2d and 4-th Air Forces, that sixteen B-17-E
airplanes from 2d Air Force, with air combat crews, will be sent to
Hawaii at once. Personnel are to be returned to mainland later,
acknowledged receipt.
7. Asked Andrews for explanation of deferment of construction of harbor
defense installations in Trinidad.
SECTION III. PLANS
R. W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General,
acting Assistant Chief of Staff
<•»•
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
30 May 1942, 5:00 P. M.
Toi Secretary of War
Chief of Staf;
Deputy Chief IN TORN BY COMMISSIONED
Commanding General MESSENGER
Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I . MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
1 . . From S t i l w e l l : Reports that only a few AVG members will voluntarily
accept induction. Asks if the reserve commissions of
these pilots are in such status as to permit their
being called to active duty there.
2. From Navy; Transmits message of CINCPAC calling attention to
responsibility of Army for supply and administration
of ground units, and requesting information on Army
supply plans for South Pacific area.
3. From Bonesteel; Requests reply to his questions concerning proclamation of
military government.
. From Chaney: Submits priority schedule for troop movements to British
Isles through September, including signal units and
Corps troops for N. Ireland, concurred in by Arnold,
Somervell« and Eisenhower.
5. From Lear; Requests information on status of air and water
reconnaissance of Hudson Bay area for detection of
enemy aircraft and carriers.
6. From Lear; Requests that War Department endeavor to hasten formation
of Canadian AWS for Soo Locks.
7- From Emmons: Requests code names for Aitutaki and Penrhyn Islands in
preparation for establishment of air bases for southern
ferry route.
8. From Breretpn: Reports attack on Myitkyina airdrome May 29th by four
B-17»s.
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SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN*
1. Notified DeWitt of War Department conviction that surprise attacks on the
West Coast are a possibility from now on.
2. Authorized DeWitt to reenforce Alaskan Defense Command with one pursuit
squadron of the 2 groups made available to him.
3. Authorized DeWitt (by telephone) to send two additional B-17 airplanes
to Alaska,
U. Asked Emmons for daily report on status of aircraft in his department.
f>. Asked Emmons for daily operations report.
6. Informed MacArthur that shipment of a transport squadron is not possible in
the near future.
7. Directed Ifeixwell (Cairo) to submit report on the practicability of using
the road from Lagos to Khartoum via Kano in order to relieve shipping to
the Middle East.
8. Directed Andrews to ship nine 75 mm guns, M 1916, to Puerto Rican Department
for anti-submarine defense of harbors.
9. Informed Chaney of troop shipments for end of May and early June.
10. Notified Stilwell of available space for 1000 persons for his theater on
transport to sail early in August, and requested his recommendations.
SECTION III. FLANS
ROBERT W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General,
•<t. C o l . , G.S.C.
Asst. Executive, OPD.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
31 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff H
Deputy Chief of &taf f )
Commanding General^ja^T ) IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Army Air Forces -2$^ ) MESSENGER
Commanding General, jf
Services of p p y /
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From MacArthur: Operations report for May 29. Bombed Rabaul; success
fully intercepted attack on Port Moresby.
2. From Richardson (at Hawaii): Considers that aircraft now in Hawaii,
plus two squadrons of B-17's ordered to join, are
inadequate, and recommends immediate dispatch of
full "TEDA" strength.
Action: SGS explained to Emmons that bottleneck is the
installation of extra tankage.
3. From Richardson: Recommends that all future joint agreements which
affect Hawaii be communicated immediately to C.G.,
Hawaiian Department "through TCar Department channels.
U' From Emmons: Repeats report from New Caledonia that Tulagi was
successfully bombed May 29.
5. From Chamberlin: Reports occupation of Espiritu Santo May 28, without
incident, by force of two companies.
6. From Brereton: Requests authority to award the Distinguished Flying
Cross.
Action: Authorized Brereton to make this award to members of
~~~ his command.
1. Asked Patch for report on monthly production of nickel in New Caledonia.
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2. Gave Emmons data on current shipments of planes covered in orders to
date, and requested confirmation of arrivals in status reports.
3. Informed Emmons that project for Kaneohe Bay was received and is under
study by Chief of Engineers.
U* Informed MacArthur that Major L. W. Elliott will be recalled to
Washington to discuss question of large-scale smuggling of rubber from
Netherlands East Indies.
5. Informed DeWitt of ammunition being shipped to WDC to establish desired
levels.
6. Instructed Lear to secure desired information on reconnaissance of
Hudson Bay region from General Officer Commanding District Number Two
at Toronto.
SECTION III. PLANS
No approved action try JCS or CCS.
R. W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General,
Acting Assistant Chief of Staff
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K V 'JC 'J,
WAR DEPARTMENT
\Jy
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of S
Commanding General IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
£rmy Air Forces MESSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From MacArthur: Operations report for May 31. Bombed Lae and Dilli.
Enemy midget^submarines sank a depot ship in Sydney
Harbor at liigtit. —•—r"
From Emraons Operations report for May 30. Navy estimates initial
attacks on Aleutians, Midway, and possibly Oahu will
be made June 3» local time. Wake appears to be the
base from which heavy bombers will leave for Midway
if occupied.
Operations report for Way 31. Navy air patrol in con
tact with Jap aircraft, probably patrol from Wake.
Fourteen B-17fs left midway to bomb enemy refueling
rendezvous 600 miles west; no report received. All
Hawaiian Dept. troops continue on special alert.
From Patch: New Caledonia is now producing about 6$0 tons of

nickel matte (crude melt consisting of 75/5 metal)
monthly. Output could.be increased if more coal were
available.
4.. From Sibert (New Delhi): Stilwell left Delhi May 28.
1. Gave Bonesteel details relating to the legal questions involved in
the detention and shipment of undesirable crew members brought ashore
from merchant ships by Navy.
2. Directed MacArthur to ship 1450 horses to New Caledonia during July
for 9th Cavalry.
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3. Authorized DeWitt to equip 503d CA (AA) and move it to Alaska;
suggested that 90 m and 40 mm materiel be withheld.
A. Informed Andrews of shipments of communications equipment and
personnel, and requested further information regarding reported
deficiencies.
5.- Modified previous instructions to Brereton concerning award of
decorations by directing that he send recommendations to Stilwell
for action or for forwarding to War Department.
SECTION III. PLANS
1. JCS took note of CCS/74, "Chinese Concept of Conduct of Present War"
and directed the secretariat to prepare a reply for transmission to
the Generalissimo and submit it to CCS.
2. JCS noted CCS 59/2, "German Capabilities in Turkey" and agreed to
state to CCS that the paper underestimates German capabilities,
3. JCS accepted the findings of the Joirrt Intelligence Committee in
JCS 54, "German Military Casualties^Tbut feels that the Committee
is too pessimistic.
4. JCS referred JCS 55, "Report of our own or enemy operations in Sea
Frontiers and Defense Commands" to the Joint Staff Planners in order
that the directive proposed by the Joint Communications Committee
may be rewritten.
5. JCS agreed to urge the British to take full responsibility for the
southern ferry route (JCS 56, "Vulnerability of the Air Ferry routes
in Africa").
6. JCS considered a paper on the subject of the North Atlantic ferry-
route "and agreed to refer it to the Bolero Committee for a report.
Admiral King stated that the Navy would commit itself to the project
to a sufficient extent to secure Canadian consent to the necessary
detailed reconnaissances.
R. W. CRAWFORD,
Brigadier General,
Acting .Assistant Chief of Staff.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
2 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Commanding General IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
Array Air Forces MESSENGER
Commanding Generals-
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of S
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From MacArthur: Operations report for June 1. Bombed Rabaul, Lae,
Koepang. Intercepted Jap raid on Port Moresby.
Confirms sinking of 2 midget submarines in Sydney
Harbor, June !•
From Brereton; Reports successful bombing attack on Rangoon harbor,
June 1, by five B-17's.
From Brereton: Inquires if employment of B-29 airplanes in his theater
is contemplated.
A.ction: Replied that no B-29 airplanes are scheduled for Stilwellf s
command this year. 33 A-29 airplanes will leave this month
for the Chinese, and the crews will thereafter be assigned
to 23d Pursuit Group.
From Emmon; Requests authority to organize 3 battalions of special
service engineers by enlistment of workmen up to $0 years
of age.
5. From Lc-.r; Requests information on availability of 2d Interceptor
Command for Sault Sainte Marie.
1. Informed MacArthur that Navy Dept. is impressed with the possibilities of
an early attack on Tulagi or other advanced enemy bases, but agrees that
the proposed force is inadequate. COMINCH is suggesting means to CINCPAC
for providing more adequate forces. All decisions rest with MacArthur.
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MacArthur replies quoting Adm. Kinr's instructions to CINCPAC which
exclude permanent occupation of Tulagi. MacArthur feelr th, t a raid
does not warrant the risks. He plane early offensive action against
the Solomons and New Britain.
2. Replied to Stilwell and Brereton that AVG pilots were required to resign
Army and Navy reserve commissions and th*.t no provision exists for calling
them to active duty without their consent.
3- Directed movement of one 155nim gun battery and a searchlight platoon for
shipment to Narsarssuak, Greenland, about June 15. They will be used for
protection of the air base there.
4-. Requested AGF to select 18 officers and 60 MCO's to sail for Englsnd obout
July 1 for training with Commando demonstration unit.
5. Directed movement to Western Defense Comnvvnd of ^th Cav. Brig, (less 1
regt.) and 364.th Inf., to replace 11th Cav., 3d Cav. Brig., and 16th F. ({.
Bn which are being withdrawn as a nucleus for new armored division's.
Incoming units are colored, with white officers.
6. Directed AAF to prepare the following units for immediate movement to the
Western Defense Command:
1st Fighter Group
97th Bombardment Group (H)
60th Transport Group
These units are taken from the Bolero project.
7. Informed DeWitt that while construction of Japanese internment camps muet
be expedited to the utmost, military construction requirements take
priority as to critical materials,
8. Informed DeVfitt that the recent reinforcement of he^vy bombardment and
fighter airplanes from outside the WDC represents all replacements that can
be made available for the 11th Air Force (Alaska) at this time.
9. Directed Qstrom and Lockwood to submit situation maps, and daily operations
report when action becomes imminent. Informed Emmonr: as tc Ostrom.
Similar instructions to Patch and Chamberlin except that operations reports
are desired nov*.
SECTION III. PLANS
R. VK CRAViFOFD,
Brigadier General,
^ o _
j y j t . v/ux., G.S.C.
Asst. Executive, OPD.'
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
3 June 1 9 4 2 , 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staffi\A
Deputy Chief oFStaf
Commanding General,
Army Air Forces fffiSSENGER
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From DeWitt: Repeats naval report that 4 bombers and 14 fighters attacked
Dutch Harbor and were engaged by anti-aircraft artillery.
2. From Castner (Alaska): Reports that fires, but few casualties, resulted from
Japanese air attack on Dutch Harbor.
3. From MacArthurj Operations report for May 30. Reports successful night
attack on Tulagi by four Australian flying boats, in con

junction with three from New Caledonia.
4. From MacArthur: Operations report for June 2. Reports night attack on
Tulagi by R.A.A.F. planes based on Noumea.
5. From Emmons: Operations report for June 1. Reports no contact from
mission of fourteen B-17's on May 31. Is repeating mission
with six B-17fs.
6. From Emmons: Operations report for June 2. No sightings.
7. From Navy (to G-2): Reports riots and mob action in Nassau, Bahamas.
Action: Informed Drum that the War Department has dispatched a
_ __ detachment of the 6th Cavalry, to arrive there June 2 and
to operate under the EDC.
8. From Somervell (London): Reports need for early completion of operations
plans to permit of suitable supply and administrative
arrangements.
9. From Navy:
Submits information furnished by Commander in Chief,
Mediterranean Fleet, on attack by human torpedo at
CTOKY
Alexandria on May 1$.
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10. From Andrews; Reports that his basis for deferment of harbor defense
construction for Trinidad was radio of March 20, directing
drastic reduction in amount of construction.
1. Instructed Chaney to submit daily operations reports when any portion of
his command becomes actively engaged with the enemy.
2. Sent Lear a description of the plan of organization, Aircraft Detection
Corps, Central Canada Area.
SECTION III. PLANS
1. CCS instructed the Secretariat to prepare a draft reply to.CCS 74., "The
Chinese Concept of the Present War", for consideration by the CCS.
2. CCS accepted CCS 59/2, "German Capabilities in Turkey" with the proviso
that German capabilities might have been underestimated.
3. CCS noted that the British would accept responsibility for defense of
southern trans-African- air ferry route (CCS 28/2 ""Vulnerability of the
Air Ferry Routes in Africa").
4. CCS noted that U. S. production of anti-aircraft guns has shown improvement
on original expectations.
5. CCS instructed the Combined Staff Planners to expedite report on landing
craft programs called for in CPS 29/D.
DWIGHT D.. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
Assistant Chief o£ Staff, OPD.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
June 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of^Stafi
Commanding General^
Services of Supply"
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Emmons Requests immediate shipment of 70 additional .pursuit air

planes, to bring 7th Air Force up to authorized strength.
2. From Emmons: (1) Operations report for June 3. Sighted 18 enemy ships,
from 4-70 to 700 miles west of Midway, presumed en route
to attack that island.
(2) Nine B-17 airplanes returned safely after setting fire
to one battleship and one transport or freighter about 600
miles west of Midway. Catalinas set fire to a transport.
Fifteen B-17's have left to attack main body but are turn
ing to attack a carrier. Jap planes reported en route to
Midway.
Again urges that pursuit aircraft be increased.
3. From Patch; Urges substitution of white cavalry for 9th Cavalry in view
of local race problem.
4.. From Mac Arthur: Operations report for June 3* Bombed Rabaul and Koepang.
Submarine reports sinking three ships totalling 22,000 tons,
and probably one more.
5. From MacArthur: Asks for 12 motor torpedo boats initially, the number to be
increased as rapidly as possible, for operations in island
waters.
Action: Conferring with Navy.
•6.
From State Dept.: 6th Cavalry detachment reports satisfactory relations
~" with British authorities in Nassau, and no resistance to
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U. S. troops by the inhabitants.
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STAMPS
1. Informed Drum. Krueger. Learf Andrews of race riots at Nassau, and sug
gested precautionary measures be taken in view of the possibility that
these may be part of a subversive campaign by the Japanese.
2. Informed Andrews that Defense agreement with Peru is not concluded but is
generally acceptable; directed him to send representatives to a conference
at Lima for combined planning.
SECTION III. PLANS
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
5 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of StaffYT>*
Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff,!
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. MSSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
1. From Castner (Alaska) (to G-2): Gives details of first air raid on Dutch
Harbor.
2. From Lochmiller (Alaska): Reports 1 carrier, 3 heavy cruisers, and 2
destroyers sighted 165 miles southwest of Dutch Harbor,
2105 GMT, June A.
From Castner: Repeats unconfirmed report of carrier north of Unalaska.
Reports aircraft moving to attack enemy force reported
at 0003 GMT June 5 as being 165 miles southwest of Umnak
Island.
From Backner: (1) Operations summary, 1200 GMT, June 4, to 0700 GMT,
June 5« Reports sighting of two separate naval forces
south and southwes!T~oT Dutch HarborT Ft. Meers was"
attacked 0355 GMT; naval fuel storage, old ship, and
warehouse set on fire, negligible damage done to Army
installations. Two enemy aircraft were shot down while
strafing landing field at Ft. Glenn.
(2) Repeats report from Ft. Glenn at 0625 GCT that 1
heavy cruiser and 1 carrier, with supporting units, were
sighted 90 miles southwest of Unmak Island.
5. From Emmons: (1) Reports 8 Japanese planes shot down in raid on Mid
way; destruction of power house only damage of importance,
Fifteen B-17fs are attacking enemy main body, including
2 carriers.
(2) Operations report for June 4. Attack on enemy task
force by fifteen 3-17*3 resulted in one ,or more hits on
at least 1 carrier, 2 transports and 2 battleships.
Eleven more B-17's ordered to attack.
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6, From MacArthur: Operations report for June 4.. Successful attacks on
Rabaul and Penfoej airdrome, Timor. Unidentified ship
sunk by enemy submarine near Sydney; 1 enemy submarine
believed sunk by aircraft.
7. From Chaney; (1) Reports new agreement with War Office to facilitate
operations: V Corps is to be brought to England as soon
as danger of invasion of Ireland passes, additional
divisions are to be sent to England, and North Ireland
is to be used as a staging area when status of accommo

dations in England requires this.
(2) States that British are furnishing ships for con

struction personnel and materiel for Hofn, but that
suitable U. S. units for garrison are not available in
U. K. Recommends small temporary garrison from Iceland
end permanent garrison from U. S.
1. Directed CG, SOS, to constitute 3 battalions of special service Engineer
troops and authorize Emmons to activate these by voluntary enlistments of
suitable persons, excluding those of Japanese extraction.
2. Informed Emmons of impossibility of dispatching 70 additional pursuit
aircraft in time to meet the present emergency.
3. Instructed DeWitt that 97th Bombardment Group, 1st, 33rd, 54-th Fighter
Groups, and 60th Transport Squadron are not to be employed outside the
Continental limits of the United States without War Department approval,
and that personnel cannot be transferred to other units.
4.. Asked Chaney for information on type of anti-aircraft'protection to be
provided U. S. units prior to arrival of first anti-aircraft units on his
troop movement schedule.
5. Informed Patch of new allotments of personnel to Headquarters and Head

quarters Company, New Caledonia.
6. Informed MacArthur of practical difficulties of shipping present types of
aircraft in units smaller than those currently being used for shipment.
7. Informed Beard (Liberia) of R.A.F. extension of its West African patrols
to include the defense of Liberia. War Department has granted British
permission to operate two radio sets from Liberian territory for
necessary communications.
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SECTION III. PLANS
DVJIGMT D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
A s s i s t a n t Chief of S t a f f .
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
6 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To: Secretary of Wa
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding IN TURN EY COMMISSIONED
^ Commanding Genera
Services of Supply
1. From Emmons: (1) Reports Jap losses: two carriers sunk, two burning;
two battleships damaged; two transports hit; one heavy
cruiser damaged. Verified Army losses: one B-17, two
B-26 bombers.
(2) Enemy force is retreating westwards. Emmons is
heavily reinforcing Midway with B-17's for pursuit.
From Buckner: Navy sighted 2 enemy carriers, 2 cruisers and 8 destroyers
moving eastwards 200 miles v;est of Umnak at 1400 GCT,
June 6.
3. From Emmons; Reports departure for mainland of provisional battalion
of 38 officers and 1406 men, all of Japanese extraction
except 22 officers.
4. From Spaatz (Grenier Field, N. H.): Recommends provision of defense
against sporadic airplane or submarine attacks on ?ir

fields in Labrador and Greenland.
5. From Stilwell: Is conferring with Generalissimo at Chungking.
6. From Chaney: Commando battalion, "1st Ranger Battalion", will move
as soon as possible to Commando Depot in Scotland for
intensive training.
7. From Chaney: British can accommodate 35 officers in beach organization
school.
8. From MacArthur: Operations report for June 5. Bombed Rabaul.
CTORY
BUY
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1. Concurred in Chaney1s proposal that future divisions go directly to
England, end that North Ireland be considered as a future staging area.
The V Corps, however, is to be regarded, for planning purposes, as e
reserve and left in North Ireland.
2. Informed Chaney that necessary Corps to participate in first phases of
Roundup will be transferred directly from U.S. to England. Reiterated
that the present station and mission of the V Corps remains unchanged.,
3» Informed Chaney that authority has been granted to Bonesteel to attach
to his command 10 officers and 30 N.C.0fs from Norwegian ski troops in
England, in addition to 2 officers and 6 N.C.O's now in Iceland.
U» Informed SOS of authorized reserve of ammunition for U.S. troops in
British Isles. This is, in principle, 10 units of fire for. ground forces
and 90 days of supply for air forces.
5. Directed SOS to prepare one, and AGF three, Engineer regiments, General
Service, for shipment to England with other service units early in July.
6. Notified Andrews of policy of sending aircraft pilots frora operational
training units to defense commands, thence to active theaters, with esti

mated transfer rate of 5 to 10 per cent per month.
7. Directed AGF and SOS to select and ship to Fiji a regimental (less one
battalion) combat team to replace that sent from the 37th Division to
Tongatabu. Priority for shipment follows reinforcements for Hawaii.
8. Notified DeWitt that 1st Fighter Group has been directed to discontinue
its movement to Western Defense Command, and that 97th Bombardment Group
will complete its movement but will be prepared for release on Ifi hours*
notice.
9. Notified Bonesteel and Giles of the command status of the Ferrying Command,
ID. Directed that a white cavalry regiment be sent to New Caledonia in response
to Patchf_s_ comments concerning the assignment of the 9th (Colored) Cavalry.
(The 124th Cavalry has been designated).
SECTION III. PLANS
D. EISENHOWER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
7 June 1942, 5:00 P.M
Chief of Staff
Commanding General,
Arrrly Air Forces MESSENGER
Commending General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
1. From Emmons: Operations report for June 5- Confirms retirement of
large enemy naval force NNW of Midway. Reports hits
on three carriers, one battleship or cruiser, and one
cruiser in various enemy forces near Midway.
2. From Emmons: Operations report for J'une 6. Remnants of enemy task
force 550 miles west of Midway; not found by twelve
B-17fs sent to attack.
•3. From DeWitt; (2 Messages) Reports that foggy weather and fatigue of
pilots has hampered Alaskan air operations, and that
results of attacks on enemy vessels have not been
determined. 3 enemy dive bombers and 1 Zero fighter
were shot down, with loss of two P-40!s
From DeWitt: Recommends immediate assignment of 2 additional heavy
bombardment squadrons to the 11th Air Force.
5. From Stilwell: Does not recommend diversion of Chinese lend-lease
material in India to the British. Reports that project
for training Chinese in India is under active considera

tion.
From Stilwell:
Lists Chinese officers who assisted Doolittle's mission
and recommends early commendation of them.
7- From Brereton;
Reports attack by two B-17-E's on docks and shipping at
Rangoon, June 4-*
8. From Brereton
Requests that one aviation chemical service company be
sent to 10th Air Force immediately.
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9. From MacArthur; Operations report for June 6.
1. Informed Chaney that the Army will exercise unity of command over all
U.S. forces involved in the concentration of the United Kingdom. This
does not include control of transocean convoys, or naval operations
during the final move to the continent.
2. Informed Patch of authorization of a bombardment squadron for New
Caledonia in place of the reconnaissance squadron requested.
3. Informed MacArthur that the Navy plans to assign squadrons of mptor tor
pedo boats to Southwest Pacific and South Pacific as soon as they become
available.
SECTION III- PLANS
WIGHff D. EISENHOV'/ER,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

15 May 19A2, 5:00. P.M.

To: Secretary of War

Army Air Forces IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED

1. From MacArthur: Australian Prime Minister has directed officials to

be guarded in public statements, and has obtained

promises from the press to use restraint in publi­

over censorship. No pressure from U. S. Govt. is

Remunerative air attacks on airdrome at Rabaul and

3. From Bissell; 18 crewmen arrived Chungking, May J+ wounded

expected there May 15.

From Bonesteel; Repeats Admiralty warning of possible attack on fleet

bases by small submarines or human torpedoes.

From Chaney; Urges immediate shipment of signal troops to permit

relief of British Corps. Hq. by our V Corps. Hq.

SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN

any can be used for defense of Iceland, Bermuda, Newfoundland, Alaska.

Informed DeWitt that 2J+0 light tanks, released by Chinese, will be

3. Asked MacArthur for information as to whereabouts of National Guard

units that have served in his area.

4-. (By AAF) Notified Emmons of redistribution of air forces so as to

5. Approved Patch1s surveillance of Makatea and suggested consideration

of means for destruction of phosphate plant facilities in emergency.

6. Informed Chaney that completion of 1st phase of Bolero shipment will

be delayed until August. A parachute battalion will be added to June

8. Notified Fellers (Cairo) that the proposal to form an Allied Legion

in the Middle East is impracticable.

9. Asked Andrews if he can provide nine 75 mm guns, M 1916, for anti­

Andrews replied that guns are not available.

ID. Instructed Giles to investigate reports of alleged unreliability of

Danish residents of Greenland.

SECTION III. PLAITS

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

Assistant Chief of Staff.

16 May 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War )

Deputy Chief of Staffer**- )

Commanding G e n e r a l ) IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED

Army Air Forces MESSENGER

Commanding Gener j/y

Services of Supply/f?*/^ j\)

G-2 (Return to OPD) )

SECTION I. MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

for operation of either pursuit or bombardment

as shown by reconnaissance. Daily report of air

combat operations shows individual American pursuit

superiority; relatively small damage from enemy air

3« From MacArthur: (May 15) Gives estimate of Japanese ground force

order of battle showing approximately four brigades

in islands northeast of Australia, plus a possible

4. From Emmons: Requests immediate shipment to Oahu of 93rd Coast

Reports unsatisfactory functioning of aircraft warning

additional personnel and equipment.

Requests decision on whether members of Nevjfoundlsnd

reached by telegraph, telephone, end express.

Recommends that local naval defense forces in Iceland

and Fiji. Requested information on destinations of ground crews on

which to base the assignment of these units.

Brett replied reporting destinations of ground elements of two squadrons

sent from Australia.

2. Requested report from Andrews on the present operational status of ASV.

equipment in Army and Navy planes, and of aircraft warning stations

promises from the press to use restraint in publi

9. Asked Andrews if he can provide nine 75 mm guns, M 1916, for anti