WWII AAF Operations Jun 1942

WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
8 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding Genen Army Air Forces Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief.of Sta?f,
G-2 (Return to OPD) )
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Summary of Midway action since last report: B-17fs
sank 1 cruiser; Navy reports 1 battleship destroyed, 1
destroyer sunk and others damaged, 3 heavy cruisers
hit, fourth carrier believed sunk. Emmons considers
renewal of attack on Midway is a possibility.
Operations report to 1800 HWT, June <8. (?): Sixteen
B-17!s are still on search mission; no further news of
enemy task force.
Requests authority to send a pursuit squadron to Midway
to replace Marine losses.
Authorized temporary basing on Midway of one full-strength
pursuit squadron or equivalent until relieved by Navy or
Marine units.
Believes Japs will make early attempt to gain a foothold
in Aleutians. Requests Inf., FA, and AA reinforcement
of Alaskan garrisons.
Reports end of special alert status of Western Defense
Command within the continental limits of the U.S.,
effective 6 AM today; normal alert continues.
From Emmonsr:
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From Emmons:
Action:
From DeWitt:
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From DeWitt:
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From Castner (Alaska): U.S. planes fired on a Russian ship near Unimak
pass.
Action: Asked DeWitt for further details."
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From MacArthur:
Recommends that one division trained and equipped for
amphibious operations, and a task force, including two
carriers, be made immediately available to enable him
to take advantage of the Japanese setback and capture
the New Britain - New Ireland area.
Action:
Conferring with Navy.
Operations report for June 7. Gives details of midget
submarines. Reports bombing of Dilli and Atamboea
(in Timor).
Withdraws request for Engineer regiment, General Service,
since only colored units are available.
Reliable Chinese sources report 4/.,000 tons of arsenal
materials captured by Japanese in Northeast Burma.,
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From MacArthur;
From Patch;
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From Stilwell;
SECTION II. 1*
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked MacArthur for recommendation as to the desirability of immediate

assignment and shipment to the Australians of 90 to 150 Marmon-IIerrington
3-man tanks turned back by the Dutch.
Reminded MacArthur that regardless of technical instructions issued to him,
toxic chemicals will not be used without specific authority of the Secretary
of War.
Directed SOS to prepare 2 MP Bns. for movement to Australia as soon as
practicable after July 1. (3 more bns. remain to be shipped, possibly in
August).
Informed Stilwell that War Dept. will take no action on the proposition
to turn over to the British the Chinese lend-lease material in India
unless he is properly warned.
Extended thanks, through Stilwell, to Generalissimo, Madame, and others
for their assistance and kindness to members of Tokio bombing mission.
Notified Stilwell that pending legislation will permit award of suitable
decorations to cobelligerents.
Asked Bonesteel if he wants the 605th Tank Destroyer Bn. of the 5th Div.
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Informed Bonesteel that while Chaney can provide a temporary garrison

for Hofn, he recommends that Eonesteel furnish it. During the con struction period it should consist of one Bofors battery, Chaney
further suggests that the permanent garrison from the U. S. should arrive
not later than September. Requested Bonestee^s comments.
Suggested to Chaney that because of the transportation situation the
selection of 35 officers for the course at the beach organization school
be made by him; replacements will be furnished from U.S. when these
instructors return.
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SECTION III.
FLANS
No approved action by JCS or CCS.
IOT3?T D. 'EISENHOTTER,
Major General,
Assistant Chief of Staff.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF OPERATIONS DIVISION WASHINGTON
9 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of' Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding Genere Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of S tattj
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
From Castner (Alaska): Gives details of attack by P-38 airplane on

Russian freighter Djuran. Damage superficial, ho
casualties.
From Emmons: General Tinker has failed to return from attack on Wake Island.
bomber
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From MacArthur:
Operations report for June 8. An enemy raider,

believed to be a submarine, shelled Rose Bay, Sydney
and New Castle without effect.
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From Giles (Greenland): Requests one pursuit squadron, one mixed

pursuit-bomber squadron, three batteries 90 mm AA guns,
and one battery 155 mm guns, for protection of Ferrying
Command installations.
From Brereton: Furnishes data to justify request for 744 cal. 50
F l ' for defense of airdromes. For ground defense he
fGs plans to use Air Corps troops in addition to available
security detachments.
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SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
1.
Replied to MacArthur that his proposals for reinforcement with a view to

taking early offensive are being discussed with the Navy.
2. Asked Andrews for his comments on the proposal of Lt. Col. Renshaw for
the formation of an All-American Attack group.

Andrews replies that he considers the proposal desirable.
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3.
Informed Chaney of the establishment of the European Theater and desig nated him Commanding General. Prescribed his mission and emphasized
that U. S. forces are to be maintained as a separate and distinct
component with only such minor exceptions as he may approve in par ticular circumstances.
Notified Drum of proposed use of Fort Dix, N. J, as a staging area for
the N. Y. Port of Embarkation, and directed him to vacate required
housing by transfer of a QM detachment.
Asked DeWitt's recommendations regarding the creation of a military zone
comprising the entire Pacific coast for the purpose of effecting with drawal of all consular officers except those of the United Nations and
American Republics.
Asked Chaney for comments on the suggested shipment of 18 Engineer
Battalions (Aviation) during the next three months.
Notified Stilwell and Wheeler that future shipments of lend-lease materials
for China will be consigned to SOS, India, earmarked for China; Stilwell
will decide the place and date of delivery.
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SECTION III.
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PLANS
JCS decided to inform the British C/S that Mountbatten should deal with
Chaney on matters concerning "Coordination of Training and Technique for
Combined Operations against the Continent", (CCS 77).
JCS agreed to urge upon the British C/S acceptance of proposals in CCS 78,
"Landing Craft."
JCS approved in general the action proposed in CCS 76, "Requisition of
United States Shipping in the SW. and S. Pacific Areas.11
JCS approved the "Amendment to Directive for Assignment of Munitions",
(CCS 50/3).
JCS directed the Secretaries to present JCS 57, "French Capabilities in
Alliance with the Axis" to the CCS with a covering memorandum and map
pointing out Vichy capabilities with respect to the North African Ferry
Route.
JCS approved the draft (less the last paragraph) of the memorandum to
be sent to Lt. Gen. Hsiung in reply to CCS 74, "Chinese Concept of the
Conduct of Present War."
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DWIGH7 D. EISENHOWER,
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Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
10 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of *
Deputy Chief of S
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General/.,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. ! 2.

Gen. Tinker!s airplane is still missing.
Reports that Lt. Col. F. R. Stevens, OPD, YIDGS, while
voluntarily participating in a flight mission was
shot down near Salamaua, New Guinea, and is believed
lost with the crew.
Operations report for June 10. Lae, Salamaua, Dilli.
Successfully bombed
From Emmons: From MacArthur:
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From MacArthur:
J+. From Bone steel: Agrees that Chaney should not furnish Hofn garrison, but
Bonesteel has no prospect of being able to furnish the
Bofors battery suggested by Chaney. The garrison should
come from the U. S.
5. 6 From Bonesteel: From Emmons: Replies that he desires the 605th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
CINCPAC proposes to Navy that if New Zealand Air Forces are
to remain in Fiji, a U. S. Army officer of sufficient rank
be ordered there to insure unity of air command; or agree ment of New Zealand authorities be obtained for exercise
of unity of command by our air commander regardless of rank.
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From Johnson (Efate): Reports that Japs are salvaging guns, etc. from
sunken warships near Pigeon Island.
From Coughlin (Ascension): Reports that a freighter appeared off the
harbor at dusk June 9, identified itself by blinker as
M SS Kaimoku" and disappeared during the night. Requests
check on identity.
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Stilwell and Wheeler of adverse comments made through the

State Department with respect to handling of lend-lease materials
at Karachi.
Notified Brereton that the activation of the 10th Interceptor Command
is inadvisable at this time; the AWS units now en route should nrovide
a sufficient nucleus to handle necessary operations and intercept
boards. Suggested he consult Stilwell about establishing a warning
net by use of available personnel.
Informed Chaney that one million smooth-bore single shot pistols for
used in revolutionary activities will be ready for shipment with
ammunition before the end of July. Asked for his recommendations as
to packaging, and the desirability of producing another million.
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!+ Asked Emmons for a summary of the Central Pacific action for the
purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of Army air forces.
5. Notified DeWitt that one AA regiment recently approved for Cold Bay
will be sent to Alaska, but otherwise no further reinforcements are
available. Authorized him to send one Inf. regiment and one FA
battalion from his organic units (in lieu of authorized units not
yet ready).
Informed Bonesteel that British wish to relieve personnel from two
coast batteries and one AA regiment. Notified him of AA units to be
organized locally and of shipping schedule for July, August and
September.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
"DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, /
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
11 June 1942, 5:00 P.M

Chief of Staf
Deputy Chief
Commanding General. ^, , Army Air Forces (%* , )
Commanding Generar>^_jv/ ;
Services of Supply M ^
Assistant Chief of Staff J i
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G-2 (Return to OPD) SECTION I.
IN TURK BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
1. From MacArthur: Tactical situation has prevented delivery to the Dutch

of 18 B-25 airplanes? recommends that an additional 18
such airplanes be shipped to meet t)utch demands or that
the Netherlands Purchasing Commission be reimbursed.
Action: Conferring with AAF.
2. From MacArthur: Recommends against shipping to the Australians the
Marmon-Herrington 3-man tanks with non-standard gun.
3. From Beightler: Command Post, U. S. Army Forces in Fiji, opened June 10.
Concurs in Buckner's request for an extra Air Base
4.. From DeWitt: Group, reinforced by one additional materiel squadron.
Suggests cadres be furnished from Alaskan units.
5* From Emmons: Dispatch of squadron of pursuit aircraft to Midway
reduces the dangerously low level of his fighter planes*
Also requests 2U AT-6 airplanes*
Conferring with AAF.
Barking Sands Army Air Base established; requests
activation of one air base squadron for station there.
Recommends that 10 U. S. Army air instructors and 6
mechanics be furnished to the Chinese Army.
He can furnish complete public relations service when
our troops start operating with Mount batten, therefore
disfavors assignment of a special public relations
officer. Requests additional public relations personnel
for his own organization.
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Action:
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Action: 7. From Bis5ell: 8. From Chaney:
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From Chaney;
In news release of arrival of next convoy will state

that negro troops are included.
Gives station list of troops in N. Ireland, and outline
of British operation instructions governing them. An
exercise to test cooperation of British - US forces
will be held July 1-8.
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From Chaney:
11. From Johnson (Efate): (?) Fassett. U. S. Marine Corps assumed command
of Efate.
12. From Patch; Replying to OPD request for recommendation, Gen. Patch
believes that Brig. Gen. Wm. I. Rose should be
temporarily relieved from New Caledonia to command Efate.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Suggested to DeWitt that an aerial reconnaissance be made of St.

Lawrence Island as a possible site for an enemy air base.
Notified Andrews to restrict to 500 per month the number of personnel
coming to the U. S. on leave or furlough and requiring return transporta tion.
Informed Chaney that two B-17 airplanes equipped for high altitude
photography will arrive about August 1st. Photomapping aviation and
engineer topographic troops will be available at an early date.
Asked Chaney for requirements of prefabricated machine gun emplacements,
P-2A.
Furnished DeWitt with paraphrase of Navy message to the effect that
the Comdr. of Task Force 8 (Alaska) is fully satisfied with Army Air
cooperation.
Recommended to C/S the creation of "U S Forces in Middle East", to be
commanded by Maxwell, and M U S Forces in Central Africa" to be commanded
by Brig. Gen. S. W. Fitzgerald.
Notified AAF that the 97th Bombardment Group has been released from
the Western Defense Command far return to the Bolero concentration area.
Approved acquisition of 11,000 acres near Salinas, P. R. for a maneuver
area
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SECTION III* 1.
PLANS
CCS noted that Mountbatten will deal with CG, European Theater, to
ensure "Coordination of Training and Technique" between the forces
of the two nations "for combined operations against the continent",
including questions involving Communications. (CCS 77).
CCS agreed to defer action on CCS 75, "System of Command for Contin ental Operations in 1943", but noted that the USC/S agreed to the
principle of a supreme commander for continental .operations,
CCS accepted in principle the proposals made in CCS 78 "Landing
Craft" subject to necessary adjustment as to provision of crews
when it is possible to determine the additional craft that will
be produced.
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4-. CCS agreed to accept as a principle the proposal of the Combined

Shipping Board in CCS 76, "Requisition of United Nations Shipping
in the Southwest & South Pacific Area", save in cases of extreme
urgency when the local commander has power to commandeer shipping.
5. CCS authorized the execution of the plan for "Relief of British
troops in Iceland",- (CCS 79).
Other minor matters disposed of.
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D. EISENHOWER, *U~~7
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
12 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of StaffO&>*
Deputy Chief of Stafd
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding Generali
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staf,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
From Castner (Alaska): 2 light cruisers, 6 transports, 1 heavy cruiser,

1 destroyer reported at Kiska. Army Air Forces directed
to attack,
From Buckner; Requests additional B-24 airplanes to.operate from Fort
Glenn and deny the establishment of Japanese airfield
which is in process at Kiska Island, beyond range of
B-17's.
Daily radio contact is maintained with St. Lawrence
Island, Air reconnaissance is being flown,; natives main tain a patrol.
Is ordering to Alaska the remainder of the 54th Fighter
Group (2 Squadrons). Its 40 P-39 airplanes are more
suitable for the low altitude flying weather of Alaska
than the 27 P-38's of the 54th Fighter Squadron which will
return to U. S.
Operations report for June 10. Sighted several large
ships at Ambon and Rabaul. Bombed Rabaul.
Operations report for June 11. Photography fails to con firm yesterday1s sightings at Rabaul. Bombed Rabaul.
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From MacArthur:
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From MacArthur:
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From Coughlin (Ascension): (l) Repeats request for identification of

mystery steamer.
Action: Replied that ship has been identified as a U.S.freighter.
(2) Reports another large vessel which failed to reply to
challenge.
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BUY
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From Navy;
Copy of message from COMINCH to Leary asking what

action is in hand to make use of this opportunity to
carry out the principle expressed in his directive, i.e.
to destroy enemy shipping.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1. 2.
Approved Chaney1s proposal to release news of arrival of negro troops.

Informed Chaney that personnel is being selected to augment his public
relations service.
Directed Chaney to proceed on temporary duty to Washington for conference
with C/s.
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4.. Directed Brig. Gen. Wm. I. Rose to assume command at Efate.

5* Instructed Bonegteel as to procedure to be followed and proclamation to
issue in case of attack or invasion. Establishment of military government
without consent of the Regent is to be avoided except in great emergency.
Asked Andrews for recommendation as to numbers of portable MG emplacements
P-2A that are required for bases in Caribbean Defense Command.
Informed DeWitt that State Dept. considers that Executive Order 9066 con tains sufficient authority to exclude any consular officers whom it is
desired to withdraw from military areas. Further action must await
designation of consular officers by State Dept.
Notified Drum, AGF, and Devers that 158 light tanks (Guiberson Diesel)
without personnel, will be distributed to the Eastern Defense Command
beginning about August 1. Drivers and maintenance personnel will be
trained at Armored Force establishments.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, ^ ?
Major General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
13 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief o
Commanding General,Y-rfp Army Air Forces ( A H ( A H Commanding General,!
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I.

Progress of construction at Keflayik Airdrome indicates
necessity of early arrival of protective garrison;
recommends that further relief of British units be
deferred until Keflavik garrison and other specified
units arrive.
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From Wimsatt (Greenland): Recommends a reconnaissance squadron for

patrolling Greenland east coast and northernmost
shipping lanes, in view of numerous hostile flights
over Jan Mayen (east of Greenland).
From Buckner; Requests advice as to action necessary to replace planes
and crews lost in combat.
Recommends that replacement quota for medium bombardment
aircraft be doubled because of proportionately higher
losses due to weather and in ferrying. Ferrying losses
in pursuit aircraft must be replaced.
Operations report for June 12. Bombing raid on Rabaul
hampered by weather. Enemy submarine sank freighter 45
miles off Sydney.
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5. From MacArthur
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Chaney that his instructions are amended to accord him planning
and operational control over all U. S. Navy Forces assigned for partici pation with U. S. Army operations against Western Europe.
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Informed Coughlin that the second mystery ship is unidentifiable; Navy
has been notified.
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Suggested to _MacArthur that bombing attacks on Japanese shipping are of

the greatest immediate strategical importance.
Informed Burns (London) that 25 pdrs. for China cannot be equipped with
U. S. fire-control instruments and requested that delivery be expedited
with instruments to be furnished fcy UK.
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5, Suggested to DeWitt that the garrison of Nome be reinforced by heavy

weapons, field artillery and AA weapons already available in Alaska,
and that trench mortars and 50 cal. AA be sent to Nome by air.
6. Notified MacArthur that eighteen B-25 airplanes have been allocated to
the Dutch in response to their demands and will be dispatched in late
June and July.
Authorized DeWitt to send his seven ASV-equipped B-24 airplanes to Alaska.
No more heavy bombers are available to reinforce Alaska.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
THOMAS T. HANDY.,
Brigadier General,
For The Assistant Chief of Staff, OPD,
G. ORpWAY. Jr..
/Li. Col., G.S.C.

^^ Asst. Executive, OPD.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
-June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War Chief of Staff M Deputy Chief of Vbaf Commanding General, Army Air Forces , Commending General^ Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURN SI COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I .
From C h a n e y ;
Initial location of air units will be chiefly north and northeast of London in the midland countries. Pursuit units will be north and northwest of bomber units. Later, short range aircraft will move south of one line London-Bristol. Air depots will be near Liverpool, one in Ireland. Asks aathority to make offer for delivery of smuggled
rubber in order to initiate a plan which appears
feasible.
Authorized offer up to one dollar per pound.
From MacArthur:
Action;
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From State Dept; Three B-24 bombers of Col. Halverson's mission to

Ploesti, Rumania, have landed at Ankara. The eleven
other bombers apparently landed in Turkey, Syria and
Iraq. No official report of the operation has been
received.
From Bissell: Chinese Air Force inquires as to disposition of six
transport planes which left U.S. for loan to China
but have been allegedly diverted to use elsewhere.
From Castner (Alaska) (to G-2): (1) Navy air search met heavy Zero
fighter opposition at Kiska on July 12. (2) 3 Jap
heavy cruisers, 2 light cruisers or destroyers, 2 other
cruisers, 1 carrier, and aircraft in Kiska area; our
bombers scored hits on some of the ships. Landing
fields being built on Attu and Kiska.
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From Emmons;
Summzrizes Army Air Force participation in Midway

battle, with record of hits. Lists lessons learned,
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER rXTION TAKEN
Notified AAF that, in general, a 5-nionth level of supply of aircraft

bombs and ammunition is authorized for all thr-eters and aefense
commands. Principal exceptions are: European Theater, 3-month level;
N. American Theater, 1-month level; Al&ska, 4-month level.
Notified DeWitt th^t the 301st and 303d Heevy Bombardment Groups have
been released from WDC to the control of CG, AAF.
Instructed DeWitt to retain 54th Fighter Group temporarily for use
in Alaska or elsewhere. 14th. Fighter Group at full strength will be
needed in Bolero concentration area about June 15. 33d Fighter Group
to return to its training unit when acute threat disappears.
Replied to Emmons that his pursuit airplane shortage is appreciated;
gave him schedule for reinforcement up to October, totalling 36
P-39 D's and 97 P-4-0 Es.
Replied to Emmons that 377th Air Base Squadron will be activated
locally for Barking Sands Air Base.
Notified Emmons of approval of revised project for Kaneohe Lay defenses.
Asked Lockwood for his views as to relieving the New Zealand personnel
in Tongatebu and placing the native force under American commend.
Replied to Bonesteel that Bolero requirements necessitate the postpone ment of shipment of Keflavik garrison. Suggested he revamp his own
troop shipment priorities so ^s to accomplish British relief yet
provide the Keflavik garrison, at least in part.
Inquired of Patch as to total amount of nickel shipped last month,
with destinetion. We are taking action to secure coal from Australia
for additional furnace, as suggested.
Directed Col. Wimsatt to review the estimate of recuirements submitted
for Ferry Command protection in Greenland.
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SECTION III.
THOMAS T. HANDY, #.
Brigadier General/'^
For The Assistant Chief of Staff, OPD.
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
15 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Stafff
Deputy Chief
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staf j
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
MESSENGER
From Richardson: Reports on Centon, Christmas, Fiji, New Caledonia.

_a. Conditions are generally excellent, but an ex perienced officer should command Fiji.
b Garrisons should be kept at full T/0 strength.
Recommends support of Patch rather than d'Argenlieu.
d . A pursuit squadron at Canton is essential.
. From MacArthur: Operations report for June 13. Enemy raid on Port
Darwin. Our heavy bombers raided Rabaul; medium
bombers raided Tabar Island.
Reiterates recommendation for promotion of his staff
officers who are outranked by some corresponding
officers in subordinate units.
Requests officer instructors in amphibious operations.
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From MacArthur:
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From Wimsatt (Greenland): Concurs in previous recommendations for

increased protective force for Ferrying Commend,
since Greenland airfields form a bottleneck which
the enemy may strike.
From DeWitt: Air reconnaissance of St. Lawrence Island completed
on 13 June indicates no enemy activity.
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SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Navy of DeWitt1s insistence upon the importance of movement

of transports carrying reinforcements to Alaska, and their prompt
turnaround.
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Notified Andrews that needs of active theaters necessitate the

immediate transfer of 8 experienced heavy bomber crews from Caribbean
Defense Command.
Informed Emmons thtit Navy has been advised of the promotion to
Colonel of the Air Officer in Fiji, and that the command situation
will be clarified by Beightler's arrival.
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SECTION III. 1.
JCS approved CCS 80, "Balanced Building Program of Cargo and Combat
Shipping. Interim Report by Combined Staff Planners."
JCS approved CCS 72/1, "Bolero Embarkation Schedule11 for June, July,
August (total 107,400).
JCS deferred action on CCS 75, "System of Command for Continentsl
Operations in 1943"
JCS deferred action on JCS 6l, "Estimate of the Situation in the
North Pacific Area." Gen. Marshall and Adm. King were in accord
that strong effort should be made against the enemy in the Solomon
Islands area. Gen. Marshall also indicated that reinforcements would
be dispatched to Home.
JCS approved the recommendations of CCS 81, "Shipping and Escort
implications of North Atlantic Ferry Route Project", with the proviso
that the subject may be reexamined at some future time.
JCS deferred action on JCS 59 "Reinforcement of Fiji" until a picture
of the whole force, present and contemplated, is presented.
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THOMAS T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASH INGTON
16 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War Chief of" Staff Deputy Chief o Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Staf G-2 (Return to OPD) SECTION I. 1.
IN TURN '1S1 COMMISSIONED MESSENGi-J*
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION T-KEN

Operations report for June 14.. 1 probable cruiser, 3
probe ble destroyers, and 3 transports sighted in Rabaul
harbor-. U Jc.ioanese blanes shot down in re id over Lar./in
with loss of one P-4-0.
Operations report for June 15- Reports air attacks on
Koepang and Lae; unconfirmed enemy troop and aircraft
movements to and in Timor. Japanese attacked Darwin
with loss of 6 Zeros; two P-4.0's lost.
From MacArthur:
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From Macilrthur:
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From Wimsatt (Greenland): Recommends immediate patrol of norther Ft Green land by Coast GiurH vessel to nscert' in positively
existence or non-existence of possible refueling stations
for German attack on ferry route.
J+. From Spa&tz (in Greenlend): Has checked and concurred in current recom mendations for defense of Greenland. Recommends tem porary use of air units from Bolero forces to cover the
air movement if no other air units are available.
5. From Bonesteel Recommends that to prevent confusion relief of British
proceed as planned end no change be made in existing
priorities of shipment of U.S. forcer but that'construc tion of airdromes Bnd commitments for their defense be
held un until suitable garrisons are present in Iceland.
Requests assignment of 2 squt-drons of JB-17 airplanes and
2 of B-2A or B-25 to 11th Air Force.
Recommends estcblishment of standard operating procedure
for prompt replacement of crevzs and airplanes in Alaska.
From DeFitt:
7. CTOKY
BUY
From DeWitt
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From DeWitt:
Outlines plans for gcrrisoning Alaska and requests

additional troops for Ft. Mears, Ft. Morrow, Ft,
Randall, and Nome.
Submits requested report on nickel matte output of New
Caledonia for month of May.
Reports resumption of movement of airplanes to New
Caledonia.
Reports firing on planes from HMS Archer landing at
Ascension; no damage resulted.
Recommends that replacements and equipment for the Ascen sion construction force be sent to that island end that
the force be sent directly from there to an active
theater.
Requests, in order to -prevent confusion, that no action
be taken by non-military agencies in his cirea to control
lighting in the EDC until complete instructions-have been
prepared by his HQ.
9*
From Patch:
10.
From Emmons:
11.
From Coughlin;
12.
From Coughlin:
13*
From Drum;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Requested specific examples from Emmons of command difficulties encountered

in the battle of Midway, and recommendations for their correction.
Informed Emmons of need elsewhere for the 16 combat crews of the 301st end
303 Bombardment Groups sent to Hawaii for the emergency, and inquired as to
earliest date on which they could be released.
Emmons replied that they can be released immediately and requested instruc tions.
Informed Commanding Genercls, AGF, AAF, and SOS, and Generals Maxwell
and Fitzgerald of the creation of the U. S. Army Forces in the Middle East
(ivlaxwell) and U. S. Army forces in Central Africa (Fitzgerald).- Thece
commands include military jurisdiction over all U . S . Army troops and
installations within their respective areas, e. cept that the Ferrying
Command is subject to the usual exemptions, end the Iranian Mission is
entirely exempted.
PLANS
2.
3.
SECTION III.
No member of the Operations Division was present at the CCS meeting today.
THOMAS T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF OPERATIONS DIVISION WASHINGTON
17 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff b s ^ V
Deputy Chief of ^ttfff<*T^
- Commanding General, Army Air Forcep Commanding General , ii
Services of Supply If)
Assistant Chief of St
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1. From Navy:
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN

Adm. Ghormley will assume command of South Pacific
Force and South Pacific Area at 0000 GCT, June 19.
Believes that the principle of unity of command was
proved sound by the> Midway operation. In joint opera tions where Army contribution is appreciable, an Army
Air Commander should be present to advise the Senior
Commander; the reverse is true when the Army exercises
unity of command.
Complying with OPD directive, Buckner will send twenty
cal. 50 MG's with crews and ammunition to Nome as soon
as air transports, now en route, arrive to pick them
up at Anchorage.
Reiterates request for two additional Brigadier Generals
for Alaska. (Fts. Randall and Richardson.)
Gives details of departure of Halverson*s mission, and
mentions targets attacked, results unknown. Believes
Halverson should report to Maxwell who would coordinate
operations with RAF.
From Emmons
3.
From DeWitt:
From DeWitt:
5.
From Itexwell:
6.
From Halverson: Insists that during his mission there was complete coor donation with British naval and air elements. Disagrees
with Maxwell that latter should control Halverson1s pro jects.
OTHPJR ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II.
1.
AAF was directed to move the 92d and 301st Bomb Gps. (H) and the 14-th
Fighter Gp. to staging area in the Eastern Defense Command for final
training prior to movement to Bolero.
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2.
Informed DeWitt that airplane and crew replacements requested by

Buckner (except one P-38) will be effected between July 1 and 10.
Instructed Emmons to return 16 attached heavy bomber crews by air
to mainland immediately.
Action: Emmons reports 5 crev/s leaving today.
4 5.
Informed Emmons of estimated deliveries of heavy bombardment air planes, viz 37, to include October.
Notified Drum that unity of command over combined forces in New Pro vidence Island, Bahamas, is vested in the British Commander. Should
the U.S. garrison become a sizeable force, the question will be reopened.
Notified Drum that AAF and SOS will instruct exempted stations in EDC
not to apply their regulations concerning control of lighting until
his instructions are published.
Notified Maxwell nated C.G., U.S. number of combat will -orobc.bly be that he will be relieved as Chief of Mission and desig Army Forces in the Middle East. If an appreciable
troops are sent to the Middle East another officer
designated Theater Commander.
6.
7.
8.
Directed that orders be issued for Greely to advise Iranian Army in

reorganization of its SOS. (He cannot exercise any authority until
legislation, being processed, permits him to accept office under a
foreign government.)
reports
9. Informed Stilwell that the Chinese Lend-Lease official in India im^mHtm^ twifa4 niuin vam-mm&fCvom ^kimmatimmi^t^Bm^mmfKnm^mmmf^^ excessive
rates charged by C M C . Currie states U.S. is ready to bear the transport
>> > - f ; cost under Lend-Lease if desired^ for Ifnd Lease * / * r c irks Cir;if,rSt
10. Informed New Delhi of disapproval of Y/heeler's request for 7J+U cal. 50
LIG's. 11 AA automatic weapons batteries will be furnished to 10th Air
Force, each battery having 12 cal. 50 MG's and 60 cal. U5 sub MG's.
Five batteries are en route, the remainder to follow at earliest pos sible date.
11. Informed Chaney and Bonesteel of the limits of the European Theater,
which now includes Iceland except for such administrative and logis tical matters as, in Chaney1s opinion, can best be handled by direct
contact with the War Dept.
12. Informed Coughlin that British have been advised to avoid approaching
Ascension unless they report approach by radio.
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SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
CCS noted that appropriate action has been initiated by the JCS
on CCS 80 and So/l, "Balanced Building Program of Cargo & Combat
Shipping" and instructed the Combined Planners to submit a program
for the requirements of the United Nations in escort vessels.
CCS deferred action on CCS 81, "Shipping and Escort Implications
of the North Atlantic Ferry Route Project", and instructed the
Bolero committee to make a further report upon completion of the
present reconnaissance.
CCS accepted CCS 72/1, "Bolero Embarkation Schedule", noting that
the program might require revision to permit the dispatch of US
air forces to the Middle East and India in the late summer and fall.
CCS deferred consideration of CCS 75, "System of Command for
Continental Operations in 1943".
CCS asked the Combined Planners and the Combined Military Transporta tion Committee for a prompt report upon the deployment of air forces
and. its shipping implications in order to permit the Arnold-Evill-
Towers draft agreement to be completed.
CCS agreed to hold future meetings on Thursday afternoons.
2.
3.
U-
5.
6.
LG T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
18 June 19/K-, 5:00 P.M

Chief of S t a U
Deputy Chief
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General^
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staj
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TMEN

Operations report for June 16. Reports air raid on
Lae and Salamaua and enemy air attack on Port Moresby,
with losses on both sides.
Operations report for June 17. Reports attacks on
Port Moresby, with two Japanese planes damaged and
no U. S. air losses.
Requests that no further promotions in U. S. forces
in his area be made without his recommendation.
Requests adoption of a system of immediate replacement
of Alaskan air losses.
Requests assignment of two additional squadrons of
heavy bombers to the Western Defense Command for long
range patrol duty.
Requests that 9th, 25th, and 40th Bombardment Groups
be equipped with full quota of airplanes, and that Navy
furnish U additional PBY squadrons, for proper'patrolling
and for required training of combat crews.
Requests thst replacements for combat crev/s be sent to
Rio Hato. Estimates that he can train one additional
combot crew a week with present equipment, two with
requested equipment.
From Mac Arthur;
From MacArthur
3. From MacArthur
.4. From DeWitt 5. From DeWitt:
6. From Andrews:
7.
From Andrews:
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9.
From Halverson; States belief that one more cooperative mission will
so deplete his force that it cannot accomplish primary
mission. Requests directive to proceed on original
mission.
Recommends that Hauser be assigned as Chief of the
Iranian Mission* and that Shingler be assigned to
Hq. USAFIME; gives other personnel recommendations.
10. From Maxwell:
11.
From Fellers (Cairo): Recommends that tank crews enroute to Cairo and
crews with actual combat experience in the desert be
returned to the U. S. without further delay.
12. From Stilwell:

Reports that movement of 10th Air Force into China is
proceeding and that induction of AVG will result in a
better, if smaller, unit.
13. From Chaney;
Requests authority to activate or reorganize units and
to organize or alter installations as such action be comes necessary.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Confirmed telephoned- instructions to DeWitt that advanced operating

base for 1 fighter squadron and 1 heavy bombardment squadron, with
small ground garrison, will be established at Nome for the protection
of the Bering Straits area exclusively.
Notified DeWitt that air and ground reenforcements for Alaska must
come from units under control of the 'Western Defense Command, except
for the squadron of heavy bombers for Nome. Navy has been informed of
need for expediting shipping.
Informed DeWitt that 7 transport airplanes have been'dispatched to
Alaska to serve until regularly assigned planes arrive.
Requested report from Emmons on status of airplanes on hand not per manently assigned to his command and" on his plans for their further
movement.
Notified Andrews of disapproval of the formation of an All-American
Attack Group, as proposed by Renshaw (U. S. Mission to Ecuador).
Informed Maxwell that Halverson has been directed to report to him.
PLANS
2.
3.
4.
5. 6.
SECTION III.
No member of the Operations Division was present at the special CCS

meeting today.
iS T. HANDYj
Brigadier General, /
For the Assistant Chief of Staff, OPD.
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
19 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

Every means is being taken to expedite movement of
garrison to Nome.
Operations report for 18 June. Hostile fighters
and bombers attacked Port Moresby, and were inter cepted by our fighters, with losses on both sides.
From DeWitt:
2.
From MacArthur:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed DeWitt to move ten 20 mm anti-aircraft guns, with ammunition

and small crews, to Nome as expeditiously as possible. Some might be
sent by air from Kodiak.
Notified DeWitt of the economic importance of iridium and platinum
production at Good News Bay which produces about 70$ of the new
supply available to U. S.
Instructed Emmons to send 1st Provisional Bomb. Sq. to Australia, not
Fiji.
Emmons replied that of the original eight B-17fs assigned to Fiji, two
were lost; the remaining six will leave for Australia about June 20.
2.
3.
4.
Directed Emmons to hold all B-26 airplanes of 69th and 70th Bomb.
Squadrons which have not left for Fiji and New Caledonia, and to con tinue torpedo training of the crews.
Directed Patch to forward to Australia the B-17 airplanes and crews
of 2d Provisional Sq. when B-26 airplanes of 69th Bomb. Sq. arrive.
5.
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6.
Informed Beightler that Emmons will send B-26 airplanes (70th Bomb.
Sq.) to Fiji, and B-17 airplanes, (1st Provisional Sq.), to Australia.
Replied to Bissell that the six transport airplanes, loaned to China
but allegedly diverted, have been received by Ci\!AC, plus four others.
PAA confirms this.
Informed Maxwell that provisionally Halpro will continue to function
in the Middle East in connection with British operations, but not for
local tactical use. Halverson's planes are to refit at Cairo, Khartoum
or Karachi.
Informed Stilwell, Brereton and Sibert that Halpro will not be assigned
to their command for the time being. Halverson should be accorded such
repair facilities at Karachi as he may request.
7.
8.
9.
SECTION III.
PLANS
CCS approved in principle the resolutions of the Combined Production

and Resources Board ("Production Policy", CCS 82), subject to further
examination by the staff, and final review.
THOMAS T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
20 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of 'S'taff
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding Generalj
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staff,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Movement of thirteen B-26 airplanes of 70th Bomb. Sq.
suspended; torpedo training of crews completed. 69th
Squadron (ten B-26fs) has already left for New Caledonia.
Desires to evacuate maximum number of women and children
to mainland, and asks if any governmental organization
can care for those without means; also, is he authorized
to provide them free transportation when space is
available?
Sixteen 50 cal. AA guns were ready to fire at Nome on
June 18, and the remainder by June 19.
Urges the immediate establishment of an American bombard ment force for the defense of the Middle East.
Means do not permit distribution of more than 1,000,000
smooth-bore pistols and ammunition; recommends production
be limited to this number, and suggests method of packaging
Requires no P-2A prefabricated MG emplacements either for
beach or airdrome defense.
From Emmons:
2.
From Emmons:
3.
From DeWitt;
From Fellers;
5.
From Chaney:
6.
From Chaney;
From Brereton: Requests ten repair, supply, materiel and transport

squadrons, an eir base group, and a security detachment of
4.00 men.
8. From Stilwell: Proposed emergency program for air transportation of,
supplies into China as arranged between War Dept. and
China Defense Supplies Inc. is impracticable. Only a
small fraction can be so shipped. Disapproves building
Chinese hopes by overoptimistic estimates.
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From State Dept: An agreement with Cuba was signed June 19, authorizing
the establishment t y the Air Corps of an advanced train r ing base for British pilots at San Antonio de los Banos.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Maxwell for his views on proposal to return to U.S. the tank per sonnel now enroute to Middle East.
Replied to Andrews that no additional bombers can be assigned to 6th
Air Force at present; they will be delivered as priorities permit. Navy
plans to replace two PBY squadrons now in Panama, and to add &nother
squadron by September.
Asked Chaney to initiate study of composition of forces for cross-channel
operation, with a view to recommendations as to light transportation
needed, chiefly l/4.-ton trucks and trailers supplemented by 3/A-ton
trucks in lieu of heavier organic vehicles.
Notified SOS to ship promptly several hundred l/4--ton trucks and
trailers at the rate of 2 trailers to 3 trucks.
2.
3.
A-
Directed DeWitt to furnish from Army stocks gasoline and oil for
operation of Radar installations in lower California.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOMAS T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
21 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of V/ar Chief of' Staff Deputy Chief oi Commanding General, Army Air Forces v Commanding General," Services of Supply /' Assistant Chief of Staff,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURIN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Operations report for June 19. Rabaul attacked by
heavy bombers and medium seaplane bombers; three direct
hits on a 10,000 ton merchantman by heavy bombers.
Operations report for June 20. Reports attack by
3 B-17Ts on airdrome at Lae.
Reports plan for operations in India and China,
involving movement of great portion of pursuit into
China and attacks on Japanese supply routes in Burma
by bombers remaining in India. Requests additional
pursuit units, higher rate of replacement of pursuit
planes, additional transport pilots, and additional
transport and bombardment airplane motors.
Proposed proclamations on military government have
not been received; requests their transmission by radio
if possible to permit of immediate negotiations with
Icelandic Government.
States that Dutch Governor of Surinam has interpreted
instructions of the Netherlands Purchasing Commission
as authority to take over, site, emplace and man the
six-inch guns being sent by U.S. for the protection of
mouth of Surinam River, in conflict with War Department
instructions to Andrews. Requests clarification.
From UacArthur;
2. 3.
From MacArthur: From Brereton:
4-. From Bone steel:
5.
From Andrews;
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
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1.
Requested advice from MacArthur and Andrews on desirability of

portable 13-inch beach defense searchlights for their theaters
and quantities desired.
Informed Commanding Generals, Newfoundland Base Commend and EDC
of their power to control Ferrying Comm&nd activities in tactical
emergencies, as well as their responsibility for provision df necessary
security measures and for minimum interference with efficient operation,
2.
SECTION III.
PL/MS
Ii approved action by JCS or CCS.

vo
THOMAS T. HANDY,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
22 June, 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of TC
Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staf
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,'
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Requests 2,500 filler replacements. Men armed and
equipped, sent direct from reception centers are accept able.
Reiterates request for prompt replacement of airplane
losses in Alaska.
From Patch:
2.
From DeWitt:
3.
From Castner (Alaska)(to G-2): Joint Army-Navy attack on Kiska is

planned for first good weather.
!+ From Maxwell; Recommends return to U. S. of three tank crews and

seven officers, and retention of remainder of tank
personnel as instructors in U. S. training schools in
Middle East.
5. From Navy; Notified all concerned that command and supply of Canton
Island will be administered as if it were in Central
Pacific Area.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
General Chaney arrived from London, June 21. Gen. Hartle is in

temporary command of European Theater.
Instructed Col. Wood (Liberia) that his force is placed under command
of Fitzgerald, and to report to War Dept. any of his instructions which
Fitzgerald does not confirm.
2.
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3.
Notified DeWjtt of the release of 33d Fighter Group (less 1 So.) from
his command to AAF.
4.. Informed Bonesteel that CG, USAFBI is designated CG, European Theater,
which now includes Iceland, and will exercise operational control over
U.S. Naval forces participating in U.S. Army operations against Western
Europe.
5. At the request of the Secretary of War the attention of the SOS was
invited to the problems presented by the German 88mm dual purpose gun.
Rapid expansion of the Engineer Amphibious Training Center at Camp
Edwards occasioned a directive to Drum to move one Combat Team of the
26th Division to Camp A. P. Hill, Va., in order to free required housing.
6.
SECTION III.-
PLANS
No approved action by JCS or CCS
THOMAS T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
For the Assistant Chief of Staff, OPD,
,t. Col., G.S.C.

. Executive, OPD,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
23 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War Chief of Deputy Chief Commanding Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Staff,} G-2 (Return to OPD)
IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I.

To complete the reorganization of Alaskan garrisons
he is sending 1 Inf. Bn, 1 - 105mm How Bn, 2 - 75mm
Gun Btries, 1 Co Engrs, from 35th and 44th Divisions.
Asks authority to bring these Divisions back to
strength.
Is offering one Netherlands E. Indies guilder per
kilo (25# per lb., at par) for rubber delivered at
pickup point.
From DeWitt:
From MacArthur:
From Castner (Alaska): Bombed shore and bay at Kiska; results un observed due to fog.
From Richardson: Will leave Australia July 6, via New Zealand, New
Caledonia, Efate, Suva, Tongatabu, Bora Bora, Palmyra,
arriving at Honolulu, July 18.
Protests recommendation of War Shipping A.dmini stration representative that Array be used to break
strike of Icelandic stevedores by unloading civilian
cargo from Panamanian ship.
From Bonesteel;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Instructed Stilwell to direct Brereton to move at once to Middle East

with temporary mission of assisting Auchinleck, taking all available
heavy bombers. All US air units in Middle East will come under
Brereton1s command. Informed Brereton and Maxwell.
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2. 3
Generals Eisenhower and Clark left by air for London at 1300 GMT
June 23.
Replied to Emmons that no civil or governmental organization exists
to care for women and children evacuated to mainland, but War
Relocation Authority will work out a solution. Requested detail
estimate of numbers involved. Authorized free ship transportation
in the interim for those who have definite means of support upon
arrival.
Asked Andrews for views as to his sending 6 pursuit airplanes to
La Paz, to celebrate Bolivian Independence Day, August 6.
Asked Andrews for comments on proposal to build a 2-| mile pipeline
connecting Mexican and Guatemalan railroad terminals, thus provid ing rail-borne gasoline for Army airfields in Central America.
Asked Beightler for comments as to his need for certain specified
service units, in view of shipping shortage.
5.
6.
SECTION III. 1.
PLANS
Reference CCS 6l/l, "Aircraft Situation of the United Nations",

JCS approved the allocation of aircraft, other than naval, to Great
Britain. JCS deferred consideration of the Agreement pending com-
Dletion of report by the Combined Planners, noting that the agreement
may conflict with the mission assigned to the 10th Air Force.
JCS recommended further deferment of CCS 75, "System of Command
for Continental Operations in 19A3."
JCS deferred consideration of JCS 16/2, "United States Aid to
Russia in Case of A-ttack by Japan", until reply has been received
from the Soviet Union to recent suggestions regarding staff conversa tions.
2.
3.
4.. JCS approved JCS 59, 59/1, "Reinforcement of Fiji", and agreed
that Adm. King should send the nroposed letter to Mr. Nash.
5. JCS agreed to mail to Adm. Ghormley copies of correspondence con cerning "Labor Situation at New Zealand Ports," (JCS 63).
JCS referred Adm. Wilkerson's memo to Joint Intelligence Committee
for review in the light of negotiations now in progress between G-2,
ONI, and FBI. (JCS 65, "Limitation of CryDtanaiytical Activities").
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6.
7.
JCS 66, "Plan for Obtaining Intelligence from Japan and Japanese-
occupied Territory" was referred by JCS to Psychological Warfare
Committee for recommendation.
JCS approved JCS 67, "Proposed Directive to Office of Strategic
Services".
JCS approved JCS 68, "Reorganization of the Joint Psychological
Warfare Committee", and instructed the Secretary to issue appro priate directive,
JCS agreed to recommend approval by CCS of the action recommended
by the Combined Planners on CCS 80/2, "Balanced Building Program
of Cargo and Combat Shipping."
8.
9.
10,
THOS. T. HANDY, '

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
2U June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of $U
Deputy Chief ofVstaff
Commanding General Army Air Forces
Commanding Gener
Services of Supply / Y ^
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
MESSENGER

Arrived London June 2U and assumed command.
Lists priorities for shipment of Air and SOS personnel
in August, as well as anti-aircraft and other units to
utilize increased shipping space available.
Acknowledges instructions to send Brereton's force to the
Middle East; Brereton will report his strength direct to
Washington.
1. From Eisenhower: 2. From Hartle:
3. From Stilwell:
From ftockwell (Navy, Alexandria): Considers strong air reinforcements are

imperative. Urges bombing of Italian embarkation bases
and landing points in order to prevent aid to Rommel.
Situation most serious.
5, From Andrews: Approves plan to build a 2^-mile pipeline between Guate malan and Mexican railroad terminals. Is ready to send
survey party.
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
1.
Directed SOS to allocate to Eastern Defense Command 300 18-inch searchlights
for use in beach defense. Asked Drum to furnish shipping instructions.
2.
Notified Drum that 57th Fighter Group is released from his command for
immediate movement overseas.
Informed Bone steel that use of American troops as strikebreakers is dis approved. The War Dept. will not direct such activity unless Bone steel so
recommends with substantial reasons.
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<4 Sent Bone steel drafts of proclamations for publication by the Regent and by
himself in the event of enemy attack on Iceland.
5. Asked Mac Arthur for his wishes as to supervisory officers needed for operating
commercial air services, in view of divergent opinions of Brett and Barnes as
to responsibility for these services.
6. Instructed SOS to furnish necessary filler and loss replacements to bring New
Caledonia force up to strength. Men properly equipped and armed may be
shipped direct from reception centers.
7. Instructed Maxwell to assemble and hold under his control near Cairo all U. S.
tank personnel; none will be returned.
8. Instructed Maxwell to keep War Department informed as to alternate operating
area and ports selected by him for use in the event that the Cairo-Alexandria
area becomes untenable.
SECTION III. PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigedier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
25 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.
To Secretary of War
Chief of Staff Q
Deputy Chief of TStaf
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, ,\k
Services of Supply M ^
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1. IN TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER

Reports departure for Cairo, June 25. Initial force to
consist of 10 bombers until equipment for others becomes
available
Repeats Brereton1s report that ten cargo airplanes, as
well as other tactical aircraft, are grounded for lack
of spare engines and spare parts.
Requests that 32 airplane engines and spare parts be
shipped by air to Cairo for reconditioning of his force
on arrival there.
From Brereton;
2.
From Stilwell:
3.
From Brereton:
IN
From Spaata, (to CG, AAF): Requests that U.S. aircraft dispatched to
European Theater be marked with old insignia, which is
already well known there.
5>. From Eisenhower: Plans to use heavy tanks in FiUropean Theater; requests in formation regarding tank units and tank transporters.
6. From MacArthur: Operations report for June 23. Air activity observed on
Timor; one light cruiser or destroyer and six other
vessels sighted at^Rabaul. Enemy interference with air
reconnaissance ineffective.
SECTION I I .
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Brereton that 1 medium bombardment group, 1 light bombardment

squadron, 1 pursuit group, and possibly 1 heavy bombardênt group are
being sent as soon as possible to operate under his command 7fith British
Middle East Force.
CTORY
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2. Requested immediate recommendations from Maxwell on proposed U S opera tions in the Middle East.
Maxwell replied, recommending building up a U. S. air force, chiefly of
heavy bombers, in the Middle East, to operate initially with the RAF. He
asserted belief that one American armored corps, reinforced, will be
necessary if the U. S. is to accept any degree of responsibility for the
defense of the area; recommended meanwhile that shipments of U. S. tanks
be expedited to the limit. He requested a decision as to whether Brereton
is to operate under British orders.
3. Informed Emmons that the Social Security Board has means for handling the
evacuation from Hawaii to the mainland of personnel lacking the funds to
provide their own transportation and subsequent subsistence. Instructed
him to consult with local representative of that Board and to submit
recommendations as to whether additional assistance" of the War Relocation
Authority is desirable.
Asked Navy to assign to Alaska sixty 20mm AA guns (Oerlikon) in addition
to forty recently allocated, together with 200,000 rounds. An additional
15>0 such guns, when available, was requested.
U.
5>. Directed Eastern, Western, Central Defense Commands, 3d Air Force, AAF,
SOS, AGF, to correct defective control of flying reported in active air
defense zones.
SECTION III. PLANS
CCS noted that General Brooke and the representatives of the British C/S
vfould examine the five plans for moving reinforcements to the Middle East,
as well as the supplementary offer of General Marshall, and report later
to the CCS.
HOS. T. IiAIJDY,
Brigaider General,
Assistant Chief of Staff..
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SECRET
WAR DEPARTMENT
26 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

Chief of Staff
Commanding General, Army Air Forces /
Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of. Stafi
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AMD ACTION TAKEN

a. Plan for training Chinese in India tentatively
accepted by Generalissimo.
b Generalissimo protests departure of Brereton*s
Force and diversion to Egypt of Squadron of A-29's.
Gruber is returning to 'Washington to present Chinese
viewpoint.
Replied that we are aware of Generalissimo's
difficultiesj and doubt -if Gruber can add any fur ther enlightenment. His visit is approved if
Stilwei1 believes it advisable.
Replies that Barney d e . ; not operate commercial air o:ways but does maintain an air transportation office
to coordinate military use thereof. Recommends we
send the commercial personnel Barnes requested.
'Requested SOS to comply.
Operations Report for June 2-4. Heavy bombers
attacked airdrome at Rabaul.
Operations Report, June 25. ' Bombed Dilli, Lae,
Salamaua. Hostile fighters attacked Port Moresby.
Forwards for transmission to De Gaulle a message
from a prominent citizen, urging reinstatement of
Gov. Sautot and explaining that messages from
De Gaulle received through d'Argenlieu or the mails
are viewed with suspicion.
Navy has forwarded message to Adm. Stark in
London for delivery.
From Stilwelli
Action:
2.
Fro^n Mac Arthur:
Action: 3. .a From f l c Arthur:
U. From MacArthur:
5.
From Patch:
Action:
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From Eisenhower:
Replies that airdrome protection will be furnished

by six AA regiments which have been requested for
August shipment. Incidental defence will be pro vided by fighter umbrella and British AA now in place.
SECTIOH II. 1.
OTHibit ACTION TAKEN.
Asked Stilwell for his views ac to the feasibility of sustained, or

at least periodic, bombardment of Japan in the'near future by a force
of about 20 heavy bombers operating under his command from a Chinese
base.
Notified Eisenhower that 300 medium tanks and 100 - 105mm self-
propelled puns will probably be shipped from U.S. to the Middle East
to equip British troops, and directed him to provide necessary materiel
and cadres fron 1st Arirorec1 Division for training British troops prior
to departure.
Replied to Eisenhower that units may be constituted only by orders
of Secretary of vVar, but provisional units may be created temporarily
to meet an emergency.
To integrate anti-submarine operations and provide 1st Bomber Command
with observation units to assist in training civilian Air Patrol
Groups, directed AAF to attach the 113th and 124-th Observation
Squadrons to the Gulf Task Force.
PLArlS
2.
3.
A.
SECTION III.
THOS. T. , ^
Brigadier General,
-2
WAR DEPARTMENT
Juno 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War )
Chief of Staff )
Deputy Chief of StaffYfN/^ )
Commanding General, 0 )
Army Air Forces Cfffa

Commanding General
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I .
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AlvD ACTION TAKEN
1.
From Maxwell:
Replies that his plans for withdrawaJ keep pace with

the situation. Incoming shipping is controlled through
Aden, but could be controlled through Capetown. He
is planning for storage in Eritrea. Suggests con sideration of locating strategic reserves of troops
in South Africa.
Four B-24. D's, accompanied by three British Liberators
bombed Tobruk, June 26. No shipping was seen in the
harbor.
2.
From Maxwell:
3.
From Castner (Alaska) (To G-2): Two bombers attacked Kiska camp area
through a break in the fog. Enemy ground facilities
at Kiska appear to have doubled since June 18.
Urges no publicity on replacement of AVG by 23d Pur suit Group lest the Japanese take advantage of its
inexperience. Condemns attitude of AVG personnel.
Requests specific information as to responsibility
for Southern Pacific Islands.
Social Security Board and Red Cross are ready to help
evacuate families and assist them for one month after
arrival on the mainland. Extension of this period
being studied. Evacuation will at present be limited
to those who can maintain themselves.
The New Zealand War Cabinet has decided that those
NZ officers who are serving with native troops will
remain in Fiji.
U. From Stilwell
From Emmons:
6.
From Emmonj
7.
From Ghormley;
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From MacArthur:
Explains system of priorities v/hich he has pre scribed to coordinate relative urgency of deliveries
of equipment and supplies requisitioned by US or
Australian forces.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed Maxwell to assign Brereton to command all US Army Air Forces

in the Middle iâst and, while employing them in cooperation with the
British, to retain them under American comirand. All coordination
with Auchinleck and Tedder is under Maxwell's direction.
Directed AGF and SOS to ship to Egypt, about July 10, 300 M-4 Medium
Tanks and 100 self-propelled 105 mm howitzers, together with 150 per sonnel from the 2d Armored Division. Informed Maxwell. Directed him
to use both this personnel, as well as the Armored Force personnel
previously ordered for desert training, to instruct British troops
and assist in maintenance.
Directed Maxwell to review all recommendations by Fellers on tactical
matters.
Maxwell replied that Military Attache, Cairo, will be restricted to
Egyptian affairs. Maxwell will provide Afar Department with estimates
of the situation.
Informed Eisenhower that Boston Port of Embarkation continues respon sible for the supply of Iceland, although the latter has been assigned
to European Theater.
Replied to De.Vitt that, by the allotment of a high priority and direct
reports of losses, effort is being made to expedite automatic airplane
and crew replacements for Alaska.
Replied to Brereton that no additional pursuit group wil] be assigned
to the 10th Air Force. Also, other needs cause the attrition replace ment of pursuit aircraft to be limited to 32 per month.
Informed Andrews of rumor of Japanese attack to be made on Talara
July Uf and of measures taken to extend patrols to cover that area.
2.
3.
4. -
5.
6.
7.
SECTION III.
PUNS
T1I0S. T. HANDY,
A^
A
U
Brigadier General, ' Assistant Chief of Staff. - 2
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
28 June 1942, 5:00 P.M. To: Secretary of via Chief of Staff Deputy Chief of Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding Genera^, Services of Supply v >Assistant Chief of Staff, C-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.

Replies that the enemy has recently secured in the
Chekiang region the last airdromes from which Japan
can be bombed by aircraft of B-24 fuel range, but B-29's
can still reach this objective. Conservation of fuel
and ammunition dictates that bombers restrict their
missions to targets of opportunity within their radius of
action from their respective bases; stocks are inadequate
for operations both within China and against Japan.
7 Halverson airplanes accompanied by 9 British Liberators
bombed Tobruk harbor early June 27. No shipping observed,
From Stilwell:
2.
From Maxwell:
3.
From Eisenhower: Preliminary estimates, representing a compromise

between desirable protection and shipping limitations,
indicate that 100,000 AA troops should be in the UK by
next April, with &40 - 90mm, 2112 - 37 or 40mm, 2752 20mm weapons. British needs exceed their own production.
Three LB-30 bombers attacked T7ake air installations on
night of June 26-27.
Operations Report for June 27. His bombers attacked Lae
and Salamaua (tyd.ee).
4 . From lCmnon3:
. 5. From LlacArthur:
6. 7.
From Beightleri From Beightler:
Requests aerial photographic mission be sent to Fiji.

Governor of Fiji and New Zealand Commanding General
apparently assume that US will take over the responsi bility for the Fiji native force upon completion of re lief of NZ troops.
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SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION .TAKEN
Instructed Shingler to deal directly with War Dept. on all matters

previously handled by the Iranian mission, and to consult Maxwell
on matters of operational policy.
Asked Eisenhower to deliver message from C/S to Churchill detailing
the equipment which will be supplied'with the 300 tanks and 100 howitzers
to "desertize11 them.
Directed Emmons to dispatch to New Caledonia and Fiji those airplanes
of the 69th and 70th Bomb Sqs. whiten are still in his Department.
Informed Emmons that total evacuation from Hawaiiof Japanese and their
families is impracticable. Requested his estimate of the number of
undesirables, alien or citizen, up to 15,000 (the maximum for which the
liar Relocation Authority budget provides) who should be evacuated to
resettlement areas. Also requested estimate of date movement will begin,
and rate of shipment.
2.
3.
.4.
5. Asked MacArthur for his recommendations concerning the proposed

directive on Lend Lease Procurement Procedure, prior to submission to
CCS for final approval.
6. AAF replied to Spaatz that the old airplane insignia must not be used,
and that all forces in the European Theater should be informed of the
change
PUNS
SECTION III.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
V v
J u n e 194-2, 5 : 0 0 P.M.
To: Secretary of i
Chief of"sta
Deputy Chief
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Corrjnanding General,
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTIOII I . 1 .
IN TURi; BY C0r:3;:i
MESSENGER
i-ESSAGES RICEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
From M a x v / e l l :
Brereton has reported, and has been assigned to comr.and US Army Middle East Air Force. Forwards comments by Brereton on their relative command status. Reports creation of Armored detachment consisting of all US armored and tank destroyer* personnel in his theater; it will be used to instruct British personnel and assist in maintenance of American equipment. Reports activation of 1st Ranrer Battalion. It
v/ill move to Achnacarry, Scotland, July 2.
Concurs in proposed directive on Lend Lease Pro curement Procedure, and is seekinr approval of
Australian Government. Assumes that his recom mendation for tabling1 in Jashinpton all Air Force
requisitions has been approved.
The Australian Government promises its cooperation
in the scheme for obtaining rubber from the Butch
East Indies,
Requests an aerial photographic mission; there are
about 2,000 square miles to cover in Fiji.
2 .
From M a x w e l l t
3 .
From M a x w e l l :
From Eisenhower From I.'IacArthur:
6.
From MacArthur:
7.
From Bei^htler: Action:
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8.
From Beigfotlert
Replies to ita Department request by listing

rfr service units required, including an Engineer
regiment (General Service).
Requests early shipment of a group of P38 or
airplanes for high altitude interception.
From Emmons;
Action: SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Eisenhower for views as to including in the Iceland command

the Norwegian radio and weather garrison on Jan Mayen Island.
Disapproved Ostrom's request to declare a Military Area in Bora-Bora.
(This is French territory).
Asked Emmons to determine with CINCPAC a single agency to be re sponsible for constructing land-plane bases at Tongatabu.
Informed AAF, G-2, and BPR that no publicity may be issued relative
to the activation of the AVG in China as an American Army unit.
Informed Fitzgerald of RAF request to base an airplane at Roberts
Field in order to meet rfD request that its coastal patrol be ex tended to Liberia. In Fitzgerald's absence, Col. Wood has been
authorized to act on matters pertaining to US installations.
Notified Wood.
2.
3.
U.
5.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY ' /

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
30 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of
Chief of Sta
Deputy Chief
Commanding General, * Army Air Farces Commanding General,
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of S
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
MESSENGER
1. From Scott (Cairo): Reports orderly withdrawal by British from Mersa

Matruh. Air support excellent from limited airplanes
available, and tank recovery efficient. British troops
are. ready again for combat. Maxwell concurs in this
estimate and states that situation is changing rapidly
for the worse.
2. From Maxwell: Urgently needs A-20 airplanes for direct support,
and is able to crew and maintain them with British
and U.S. personnel on hand. Requests diversion from
Russians of 100 such aircraft now in Basra.
Informed Maxwell of inadvisability of asking Russians
for release of A-20 airplanes in Basra at this time.
Recommends that 27 Hudsons of American Light Bombard ment Squadron to leave U.S. June 26 be diverted at
Khartoum to British control; the personnel to continue
to original destination.
Instructed Brereton to make no commitment on diversion
of Hudson aircraft until their arrival in Khartoum,
when the War Department will decide.
Recommends constitution, activation, and numerical
designation of U.S. Army Middle East Air Forces; also
that the Halpro force and the squadrons composing it
be given numerical designations.
Units of American Air Forces attacked Tobruk, June 28,
without loss.
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Action: 3. From Brereton:
Action:
, From Brereton:
.
From Brereton:
From Halverson; Nine Halpro airplanes and six Liberators attacked

Tobruk, June 29, in cooperation with Wellington
squadron laying mines.
7From Naiden: Requests authority to divert to the equipping of
Brereton's bombers and transports any spare parts
of American manufacture in India consigned to other
sources. These will be replaced upon arrival of
spare parts for 10th Air Force.
Requests that Fifty-Fourth Fighter Group less Inter ceptor Control Squadron be permanently assigned to
Alaska and brought up to strength.
Requests Air Force and Air Base headquarters organiza tions
8. From DeWitt:
From Patch:
10. From MacArthur: Requests authority to reconstitute two separate colored

Engineer battalions as a regiment (General Service)
f 11. From MacArthur: Operations report for June 29. Nine B-17 s night
attacked Vunakanau airdrome, Rabaul; results not
reported.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Emmong and Ostrom that assumption of command of South Pacific

Area by Admiral Ghormley relieves Bobcat Task Force from the command
of the Hawaiian Department. This force will be supplied from the
mainland.
Informed Emmons of modifications in present military government pro posed by Interior Department, and War Department views thereon; re quested his remarks and recommendations.
Informed DeWitt that air echelon of 2d Mapping Squadron, with A-29
airplanes, has been ordered to Alaska. Any photographic work requiring
airplanes must be done with those available in Alaska.
U.S.
2.
3.
4..
Asked Maxwell for views on advisability of returning Scott to the
5.
Informed MacArthur of interception of a radio message indicating con
tinued guerilla operations in Luzon; asked his views on informing
Quezon.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
1. JCS referred to Joint Planners "Recommendations for the Creation of

a Combined Communications Board" (JCS 60).
2. JCS approved, with change, the directive submitted by the Joint
Planners to establish a uniform procedure for the transmission of
reports. (JCS 55/1 "Reports of Our Own or Enemy Operations.in Sea
Frontiers and Defense Commands")
3. JCS approved JCS 52/1 "Evacuation of Sick and Wounded from Overseas",
providing for the acquisition of 3 hospital ships.
4* JCS agreed to recommend to CCS that the Munitions Assignments Board
collaborate with current committees to effect economy in shipping, by
standardization of equipment and other means. (CCS 86, "Conservation
of Shipping")
5. JCS approved the Air Ferry Route Project, as revised by CG, AAF, (CCS
8l/l, "Shipping and Escort Impliestions of the North Atlantic Ferry
Route Project")
6. JCS recommended that the CCS approve the paper "Shipping Implications
of proposed Air Force Deployment" (CCS 87, 87/1).
7. JCS agreed to recommend to CCS that Gymnast planning be carried out
by the U.S. Joint Planners; planning for operations in Norway and the
Iberian Peninsula by Combined Planners. (CCS 83/1 "Offensive Operations
in 1942 and 1943")
8. JCS agreed to recommend that CCS 84., "U.S. Reinforcements for Middle
East", be removed from the Agenda of the CCS, as it has been superseded
by General Marshall's plan.
9- Other minor matters disposed of.
THOS. T. HANDY, &i+

Brigadier General, '
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 1 , 1942.

War Chief of Staf
Deputy Chief of\sâffi^ Commanding General, Army Air Forces
Commanding General'
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

Present satisfactory situation does not warrant his
undertaking to select 15,000 undesirable Japanese for
evacuation. He suggests provision of facilities for
evacuating 5>000 as soon as possible, but without com mitting him to make use of them.
From Emmons;
2.
From Richardson (Melbourne): Recommends:

(a) Bring S.W.Pacific Air Forces to Teda strength and
maintain it, plus a margin for periodic relief of combat
crews
(b) Send P-47 airplanes to Australia instead of P-39 or
P-4.0 which are inferior to Japanese.
(c) Dispatch two groups (78) of transport airplanes.
(d) Establish a policy of rotating pilots.
From Navy: Copy of request to Nimitz and Ghorenley for comments on
Army proposals to assign a general officer to South
Pacific area to control all Army forces, and to create
a Pacific Mobile Air Force.
Signal Corps personnel and radio equipment will leave
Karachi by air for Asmara July 1. (For establishment of
emergency communication outlet.)
Three Halverson bombers attacked Tobruk harbor early
morning June 30. One did not return.
3.
From Wheeler:
From Brereton:
From Eisenhower: Lists priorities for 4.0,000 troops to be shipped in

late August for the following destinations: Northern
Ireland, Air elements for Great Britain, II Army Corps,
SOS, Hq. European Theater.
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From Eisenhower; Auchinleck has reported that he has sufficient personnel

to man the 300 American tanks. Therefore, no training
cadres will be required from Eisenhower.
From MacArthur: Australian Government is pressing for information as to

reequipment program of Royal Australian Air Force.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1.
Directed Emmons to take appropriate measures with respect to possible

bacteriological warfare.
2 Asked MacArthur for his views as to desirability of exploiting a message

intercepted from Northern Luzon.
MacArthur replied recommending secrecy for the present.
3. Asked Stilwell to decide, and to instruct Naiden, as to whether airplane
spares now stored in India but belonging to China or British may be used
to reequip Breretonfs airplanes, and be replaced from shipments to 10th
Air Force when they arrive.
Asked Naiden for report on alleged unnecessary use of airplanes of Trans-
India and Dinjan-Kunming ferry services. Informed Stilwell.
Asked Andrews for his recommendations as to permitting the Dutch to site,
install, and man the four 6" guns at Surinam.
Notified Bonesteel that War Shipping Administration and Navy have arranged
to detain objectionable members of crews of U. S. and Panamanian ships,
thus relieving him of this responsibility.
U 5. 6.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
1700 July 2, 1942.

Chief of StaffOL
Deputy Chief of Staff
Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding Gener
Services of
Assistant Chief of Staff,]
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN:
1. From MacArthur: Operations Report for June 30. Our bombers attacked:
Kendari (Celebes) and Dilli and Koepang (Timor)
Australian Independent Company raided Salamaua success fully; complete results not reported.
2. From MacArthur; Requests a Corps Commander and. Staff, also staff offi cers for Australian Army.
3. From Maxwell; His headquarters is in two mobile echelons. All activi ties not contributing directly to support of current
combat operations are being transferred to Eritrea.
Recommends immediate turnover to Dutch, for siting, in stalling and manning, the four 6" guns for Surinam.
Generalissimo has agreed that Stilwell command all
(12,000) Chinese troops that go to India, and train
them as Artillery and as Infantry weapons specialists.
His Chinese Vice-Commander has Stilwellfe approval.
Informed Stilwell of approval of project, provided
necessary coordination with British authorities in
India is effected.
Recommends that 12 extra transport plane crews be dis patched in airplanes due for delivery in July, and that
5 more be sent in airplanes arriving in September.
Unidentified airplane heard crossing, airfield at
Tongatabu, 1945* June 28.
4. From Andrews; 5. From S-6ilwe.ll:
Action:
From Brereton:
7. From Lockwood:
CTOFY
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SECTION II. 1. 2. 3. A-
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Asked Eisenhower for recommendations on plan to organize two air-borne

divisions for European theater.
Informed Stilwell of plans being prepared to build up strength of the
10th Air Force by September 30.
Informed DeWitt that 54-th Fighter Group will be retained in Alaska in
present temporary status.
Requested G-2, WDGS, to instruct its Military Observers to refrain
from any statements which may be construed as committing the War Dept.
to any subversive activities in North Africa.
Informed Emmons of orders being issued to activate the 3d Battalion,
298th Infantry.
PLANS
5.
SECTION III.
No member of Operation's Division was present at the CCS meeting today.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL. STAFF
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 3, 1942.

To: Secretary of
Chief of Staf
Deputy Chief
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding General,
Services of Supply . . .
Assistant Chief of Steftf,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER

(a) Operations report for July 1. Bombing attacks on
Lae, Salamaua, Buka. In the Australian Commando attack
on Salamaua, June 30, 85 casualties were inflicted, at
least 60 houses destroyed, and weapons and equipment
captured.
(b) Operations report for July 2. Our bombers attacked
Dilli and Ambon. Australian independent company suc cessfully raided enemy outpost near Lae, July 1, losing
surprise on account of dogs.
From MacArthur:
From Emmons:
Has replied to CINCPAC that he disapproves organiza tion within his force of a mobile group of heavy
bombers for operations outside of Hawaiian waters as
this would jeopardize his own mission.
From Emmons (To Mr. McCloy): Replies concerning Interior Dept. sugges tions as to Military Government. Recomenndst
(a) Maintenance of title of Military Governor
(b) Military jurisdiction over criminal offenses
(c) Immediate return to local governments of part of
accumulated civil funds
(d) Retention of jurisdiction over civilian supply
controls.
Points out that the danger of attack on Hawaii still
exists.
From Eisenhower: Has reexamlned with the British the single-shot pistol
project, considers its practicability is limited, and
recommends that no more of this type weapon be manu factured .
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From Greely.:
Urges that Iranian Army be given same priority as

Russians, and ahead of British, for 200 Lend-Lease
trucks already in Iran.
6.
From Stilwell: Recommends that no suggestion reach Chinese that US

bear cost of shipping supplies to China by CNAC;
this would aggravate a situation already complicated
by current emergency disposition of transports.
Action: Replied that Currie assures War Dept. that this recom mendation will be followed.
7.
From Stilwell: Copy of his instructions to Naiden telling him to

suggest to Wavell that more effective aid can be
rendered in the Middle East if British will release
their Lend-Lease materials in India for reequipping
Brereton's airplanes. The use of China Defense supplies
for this purpose cannot now be considered, due to
political expediency.
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Recommended that C/S sign a memorandum to the President recommending

early construction of Air Ferry stations on feeder routes in the regions
of Hudson Bay, Ungava, Baffin Island.
Asked State Dept. to obtain permission from Cuba for the use (and improve ment) of air bases at San Julian and Rancho Boyeros for anti-submarine
operations.
2.
3. Replied to DeWitt that no heavy bombardment squadrons can be furnished

him for long range patrol unless justified by a change in the situation.
4. 5. Asked DeWitt for comments oh a Senate Military AffairB Committee pro posal to establish a Japanese evacuation center at Fort Peck, Montana.
Informed Eisenhower of Air units to be shipped during August, and in quired if accommodations are available for them.
Informed Bonesteel that plans for relief of British contemplate no
garrison for defense of Husavik or Hofn. Asked his recommendations far
best utilization of August troop space.
Informed Maxwell of state of training of 57th Fighter Group and directed
that Brereton personally assure himself of its readiness for combat before
committing it to action.
Notified Maxwell that Halpro force will not be given a numerical designa tion.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Asked Stilwell. Naiden and Wheeler for information as to the disposition

of all US forces (including number of airplanes), and the location of
Chinese Lend-Lease P-66's, P-43fs, and combat materials stored in India.
Asked Stilwell for his views on the proposal to unify under his command
all American intelligence activities in India and Burma. Informed Sibert
and Osmun.
Informed Naiden. Sibert and Stilwell that 17 additional transport air planes, with 5 spare crews, will start for their area within 10 days.
PLANS
10.
11.
SECTION III.
1. CCS approved CCS 82/1, "Production Policy - Report of Committee appointed

to consider CCS 82"; Annex II was approved subject to jreview by the same
committee
2. CCS approved the recommendations of the Combined Planners contained* in
CCS 80/2, "Balanced Building Program of Cargo and Combat shipping"
3. With respect to CCS 83/1, "Offensive Operations in 1942 and 1943", CCS
agreed that the primary responsibility for planning operations should be:
(a) Gymnast Joint US Staff Planners.
(b) Norway British Joint Staff Planners.
(c) Iberian Peninsula Joint US Staff Planners.
U CCS deferred consideration of CCS 75, "System of Command for Continental
Operations" until Eisenhower has made recommendations.
5. CCS approved the Arnold-Slessor-Towers Agreement, subject to modifications

caused by changes in the shipping situation or in aircraft production.
(CCS 61/1, "Aircraft Situation in the United Nations.")
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. CCS noted CCS 87 and 87/1, "Shipping implications of Proposed Air Force
Deployment" CCS directed the Munitions Assignment Board to cooperate with other
agencies in "Conservation of Shipping," (CCS 86).
CCS approved the revised proposal contained in CCS 81/1, "Shipping and
Escort implications of the North Atlantic Air Ferry Route Project".
CCS approved requisition of 8 ships designated, and 7 other suitable
ships when found, for "Cross-Channel Use", (CCS 88).
Other minor matters disposed of.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July /,, 194-2.

Chief of Staf$)sAx^
Deputy Chief of*?tafSfi*N
Comrnanding General, 5 Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply j Assistant Chief of Staff,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SFCTION I.
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN.
From Brereton; Details his plans for withdrawal and supply. Outlines
enemy and Allied air strength. Urges prompt air and
tank reinforcements.
From Maxwell: (a) Reports British tank strength, 243, as of June 30.
(b) Report of operations, July 2. Enemy failed to pro gress; New Zealand brigade counter-attacked.
(c) Report of operations. British counter-attack'
re-established their line.
From Castner (Alaska)(to G-2): Bombers attacked ships at Agattu, July 2,

Bombed a ship (Russian?) near St. Paul Island.
SECTION II. OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Replied to Beightler that our agreements with the British and New Zealand
Governments did not contemplate our assumption of responsibility for the
administration, pay or maintenance of the Fiji native force; the status
quo should be maintained. Any further developments must be coordinated
through Ghormley.
Replied to Emmons that construction plans for resettlement areas allow a
margin to accommodate 3000 Japanese should he wish to evacuate them about
October 1. His plan for evacuation must be submitted to War Dept. for
approval.
Informed Emmons that Harmon has been designated Commander of Army Forces
in the South Pacific Area, under Ghormley.
Directed Emmons to designate one heavy bombardment group of 7th Air Force
as the Hawaiian Mobile Air Force. It will be available to him for opera tions under CINCPAC, without reference to War Dept. except that it will
be moved out of the Central Pacific Area only on orders of JCS.
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Informed Eisenhower that no ground garrison for Hofn, Iceland, will be furnished unless he recommends it at the expense of Bolero. Informed MacArthur of decision to create a Mobile Air Force based in S. W. Pacific Area, and another in the Pacific Ocean Area. Also notified him of Harmon*s appointment.
PLANS
SECTION III.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
1700 July 5, 1942.

Chief of S t a f f ^
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding Gener
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Staf G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1. 2.
MESSENGER
From Castner (to G-2): Heavy bombers attacked Kiska in fog, July 3>
results not known.
From DeWitt: Approved project for resettling Japanese evacuees ex ceeds his requirements by 8,000. Therefore, the ques tion of resettlement at Fort Peck is referred back to
War Department and War Relocation Authority.
3.
From Eisenhower: Gives details of participation by six crews of 15th

Bomb, Sq. in British raid on airports in Holland.
From Eisenhower: Two additional airborne divisions can be very success fully employed in the European Theater; he accepts
necessary delay in shipment of balance of 503d Para chute Regt.
Red Sea approaches to Suez, and the entire length of
the canal, were heavily mined by German bombers during
nights of July 2 and 3* Sweeping operations are pro ceeding.
Reports operations on July 3. After counterattacks
against Italian and German columns the battle drifted
northwest.' Enemy has landed gasoline and oil in Salurn.
Information from advanced headquarters indicates th?>t
Rommel!s forces are now withdrawing northwest. Auchin leck has ordered pursuit; Halverson is cooperating.
Lists locations, in part, of US air units in India
and China. Of the 57th Pur Gp, 1 Sq is at.Kunming
and 2 Sqs at Karachi. The 23d Pur Gp and a squadron
of B-25's are at Kunming, Chungking and Hengyang.
Twelve transports have been sent to the Middle East.
5.
From Maxwell:
6.
From Maxwell:
7.
From Maxwell:
8.
From Stilwell:
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From MacArthur;
Operations report for July U A native uprising menaces Europeans in New Britain. Our bombers attacked Lae and Koepang airdromes. These attacks were intercepted with some damage on both sides. Requests authority to award decorations, other than Medal of Honor and DSM, to foreign military and naval personnel serving under his command. Urges improvement in mail service.
10. From MacArthur;
11. From Emmons: SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Drum that the President has approved the movement of the 60th
Fighter Squadron from Boiling Field to Beltsville Airport, Md.
Replied to Emmons that for administration, supply and tactical assist ance, Canton, Christmas and Fanning Islands are his responsibility.
Administration and supply of Army forces in Bora-Bora, Tongatabu and
Fiji are handled by War Department.
Hawaiian Dept. will continue to provide machine-record service for
Bora-Bora and Fiji merely because of availability of facilities.
Amplified instructions to Emmons to agree with CINCPAC upon a single
agency for construction of a Navy airfield and a ferry staging field
at Tongatabu.
3. Replied to MacArthur that reconstitution of 91st and 96th Engr. Bns.

into an Engr. Regt. (General Service) has been initiated.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. H A N D Y , y
WAR DEPARTMENT
1700 July 6, 1942

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. . . 1.

Entire garrison and armament are at Nome except twenty
20 mm AA guns with 100,000 rounds of ammunition which
are enroute from Seward.
Requests an additional transport squadron for Alaska.
Asks ,that 406th Bomb Sq in Alaska be equipped with B-26
instead of A-29 airplanes.
From DeWitt:
2. 3. U
From DeWitt: From DeWitt:
From Ingles (Panama Canal Dept): Suggests action through British Embassy
to prevent release by British Honduras officials of sus pected enemy submarine supply agents.
5. From Bonesteel: Requests corrective action with respect to sending of

meteorological messages in clear.
6. From Bonesteel: Convoy returning from Russia struck minefield northwest
of Iceland July 6. Six ships sunk, three missing.
Comments on Middle-East operations include:
ji. Excessive proportion of British non-combat vehicles.
T>. Forward airfields permitted many ground support missions
c. Minefields should be defended as though they were rivers
"d. Large, self*-propelled, anti-tank guns are essential.
"Z. Cub-type airplanes are essential to artillery and
armored units.
f. General Grant (M3 Medium with British turret) is at
~ ~ least equal to German tanks; hostile fire was aimed
at its running gear because of its effective body
armor,
jr. Fighter airplanes carrying two 4.0mm Bofors are much
more effective than bombers against tanks.
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German tank attacks were always well supported, in

contrast to earlier British attacks.
J . Rommel's advance, July 4, was stopped by British

. coordinated counterattack which made material gains
at small cost.
8. From Maxwell: Reports operations July 1 to 4:
July 1: 18th Indian Brigade overrun by tanks, sustaining
heavy losses.
July 2, 3, 4: Enemy armored attacks without substantial
gain. New Zealand Division successfully counter attacked on night July 4-5.
New Zealand and 5th Indian Divisions scheduled to attack
northwards at noon, July 5 Grant tanks and Australians
are being held in reserve to defend Egypt if this attack
fails.
Heavy bombers of American Air Forces successfully raided
Bengazi, July 4
Relays Wheeler's report as to dispositions of his SOS
and location of Chinese Lend-I.ease material in India.
9. 10. 11.
From Maxwell: From Stilwell:
From MacArthur; Operations report for July A.. Enemy bombers attacked Wau
and Moresby effecting slight damage; enemy fighters
attacking Moresby were intercepted. Our bombers attacked
Lae and Salamaua with airplane losses on both sides. New
type Zero outdives and outmaneuvers our P-39 and P-^0.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II*. 1.
Directed that 38th Engrs. be moved from Ascension Island to Point Noire,
French Equatorial Africa, upon relief by the permanent garrison. They
will work on airfields of the African Southern Ferry route.
Confirmed Maxwell's action in sending an Armored instruction cadre to
South Africa, but directed that similar future commitments receive prior
War Dept. approval.
2.
3. Requested BreretonVs recommendations as to use of US Air Forces in the

event of the evacuation of Cairo.
4. Informed Stilwell that arrangements are being made'for Currie and Gruber
to meet along ferry route,
Replied to MacArthur that allocation of aircraft to Dominions, including
Australia, is u . . r consideration by CCS.
rde
5.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 7,
To: Secretary of W,
Chief of Staff-
Deputy Chief o
Commanding General Army Air Forces Commanding GeneralJ
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sta
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES .RECEIVED AND ACTION .TAKEN
From Maxwell (July 6): New Zealand and Indian attack on July 5 created
favorable situation. RAF activity increasing; but
German tank strength also expected to increase in
near future.
From i.laxwell and Scott (July 6): British are no?; working as a team and,
with growing US air reinforcements, have an opportunity
for decisive results.
2.
3. From Maxwell (July 7): Details of fighting in progress not available.

Axis using British railway east from Tobruch.
4-. From Stilv/ell:
Concurs in proposal to unify American intelligence
activities in India and Burma under his command.
Reports disposition of American aircraft and air units,
including service units, in the Asiatic Theater.
Reports training difficulties in the 7th Air Force:
Extensive patrols maintained, frequent alerts, operations
away from Oahu, shortage of pilots, shortage of airplanes,
and shortage of training equipment. Estimates that with
full allotment of personnel, airplanes, and equipment he
will be able to train 25 pursuit and 15 bombardment pilots
per month in the near future.
Operations report for July 5. Reports three attacks on
Lae and Salamaua and one attack on Japanese quarter of
Atambaea, Timor. Enemy attacked Port Moresby. Four
cruisers, five destroyers and four freighters sighted in
Solomon Islands.
5. From Naiden:
6.
From Emmons:
7.
From MacArthur;
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8. " From DeWitt:
Requests six additional mobile radar sets, needed

because of increased garrisons, present and projected,
SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed Eastern, Western, Southern and Central Defense Commands to submit

requisitions prior to August 15-for W.A.A.C. Companies needed.
Asked Bonesteel for proposed status of personnel requested for Akureyri
garrison, for data on requirements in radio personnel,, and for views on
need for a general hospital and hospital equipment.
SECTION III. 1. 2.
PLANS
JCS agreed to refer to Joint Planners JCS 69, "Arnold-Slessor-Towers

Agreement", for further study and appropriate recommendations.
JCS signed a letter to the President requesting limitation of cryptana lytical activities, to the FBI, MIS, and ONI. (JCS 65/1, "Limitation of
Cryptanalytical Activities")
JCS agreed to recommend to CCS, with regard to CCS 90, "July Assignments
for China," that no diversion be made.
3.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 8, 1942

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of StaffJ
Commending General, Army Air Forces Commanding General,"
Services of Supply/
Assistant Chief of Staff, |
G-k: (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1.
MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED MD ACTION TAKEN

(a) Operations Report, 6 July. Bomber attacked enemy
convoy unsuccessfully off Guadalcanal Is. Enemy bombed
Port Moresby and was intercepted by our fighters there
and over Buna.
(b) Operations Report, 7 July. Our heavy bombers attacked
convoy nerr Guadalcanal Is., hitting a torpedo boat.
Sixteen Jap heavy bombers ;ttccked Horn Is., causing
considerable damage.
Requests tank-training cadre of 5 officers and 50
enlisted men.
Will assume command about July 15. Requests a General es
Air Officer.
Urges assignment of air transports for use of Hawaiian
Dept.
Denies indiscriminate use of transport airplanes; reports
transports available, and tonnage moved in and out of
China by air and by ground means.
(a) (1) Chinese demands for 500 airplanes sre as follows:
150 pursuits and 50 light and medium bombers (ell except
17 are now enroute), plus replacements, for Chinese Air
Force;
200 pursuits and 100 medium bombers, plus replacements,
for 10th Air Force.
(2) Demand for transports involves a peak of 304 air planes, with service units.
(b) Suggests adopting these demands as an objective to be
attained progressively.
From MacArthur:
2.
From MacArthur:
3.
From Beiehtler:
J+. From E m m o n s : 5. From N a i d e n :
6.
From Stilwell:
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From Castner (To G-2): Seven bombers dropped 56 - 500 pound bombs over
Kiska installstions, July 6. Results unobserved.
From Drum: Recommends prohibition of routine military radio trans missions which can be picked up by hostile submarines and
furnish intelligence to the enemy.
Allots 60 additional (totalling 100) 20 mm guns and
100,000 rounds for Alaska, in response to War Dept.
request.
8.
9.
From Navy:
10.
From Fisenhower: Recommends sending from US to Hofn 1 battery 37 mm M ,

and 1 rifle company, at the expense of Bolero.
From Bonesteel: Recommends that normal troop ship capacities be increased
50% for August since plans for the relief of British
troops in Iceland do not provide adequate US garrisons.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
11.
SECTION II. 1. 2.
Replied to Eisenhower that heavy tank units cannot be expected in UK

before the end of March, 1943.
Informed Eisenhower that all War Dept. intelligence personnel in Great
Britain, N. Ireland and Iceland are placed under his command. Stipulated
that War Dept. intelligence will be furnished as needed either through
Eisenhower1s G-2 or direct; prescribed procedures. Released McClure to
Eisenhower.
Recommended to Defense Aid that the four 6" guns recently shipped to US
forces in Surinam be transferred to the Dutch Government, under Lend-
Lease, to site, emplace, and man.
Transmitted to AAF and SOS for implementation CCS 8l/l "Shipping and
Escort Implications of the North Atlantic Air Ferry Route Project" as
revised by CG, AAF. Notified AGF.
Recommended, for transmission to Mr. Hopkins, definitions for "Bolero",
"Sledgehammer," and "Roundup".
Informed Bonesteel that Presqu'ile has been directed to refrain from
sending weather messages in clear except in emergency involving loss of
life or damage.
Instructed Fitzgerald that in construction contracts for the Southern
African Ferry Route he will arrange, wherever practicable, for payment by
"Lend-Lease in reverse".
Informed Stilwell that in'view of his recent report, the War Dept. does
not contemplete sending a special project for the sustained bombing of
Japan.
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4.
5. 6.
7.
S.
9.
Informed Stilwell that no publicity concerning air operations in China

originated here. Suggested he consider asking the Chinese to allow him
to censor American newspaper dispatches.
Instructed the Pacific and Atlantic isolated forces as to lessons learned
from the Midway operations concerning gasoline storage, power installations,
rapid refuelling and rearming, camouflage, and Radar.
Instructed Richardson to report to MacArthur as Corps Commander. Informed
MacArthur.
10.
11.
SECTION III.
PLANS
4Lh^
THOS. T. HANDY/H
Brigadier General,
WAR DEPARTMENT
1700 July 9, 1942.

Chief of StaffKl>>*.
Deputy Chief ofEta
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Gives intended course of action i recommendations as
Jd to his mission in the event of British withdrawal or
defeat.
From Brereton:
2.
From Maxwell (July 8): Reports that British outnumber Axis in antitank
guns, antiaircraft guns, and aircraft. British position
believed vulnerable to close envelopment of left flank.
From Maxwell; Requests early dispatch of antiaircraft units for other wise unprotected U. S. Middle East air bases, even if
diversion from India is necessary.
Reports US air attacks on Hankow, Nanchang and on railway
at Pidaung from July 1 to 6. Japanese raided Hengyang
airdrome area twice, July 3.
Lists airplane losses as of July 1st which have not yet
been replaced, and requests immediate replacement.
3.
. From Naiden: .
5.
From DeWltt:
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed DeWitt of impossibility of assigning an additional transport"

squadron to Alaska.
Informed DeWltt that B-26, but not A-29, airplanes in Alaska will be
replaced by B-25's.
Requested recommendations from Eisenhower on shipment of AAF units
available for September.
2.
3.
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4-. Requested recommendations from Eisenhower as to substitution of partially-

trained units and combat engineer units for general service engineer regi ments, and of automatic weapons battalions for antiaircraft regiments in
August and September shipments, the full quote of trained units of the re quested types not being as yet available.
5. Directed Commending General, Army Air Forces, to make necessary arrangements
with the Army Ground Forces for the shipment to England of liaison type
airplanes ahead of the units to which they pertain.
Informed Harmon of designation as Commanding General, U. S. Army Forces
in the South Pacific Area, and sent him letter of instructions.
6.
SECTION III.
P A r S
Lfi
THOS. T. HANDY, &*%

Brigadier General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
1700 July 10, 1942

Chief of Staff )J
Deputy Chief
Commanding General Army Air Forces
Commanding Gener<
Services of Supply
G-2 (Return to OPD)
TURN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.
MESSAGES RECPTVED AND ACTION TAKEN

Requests four transport airplanes for Alaska now, and a full squadron when available. Arranging with AA.F to assign 1+ transports. Replies in deteil to questions asked by OPD con cerning Akureyri garrison, radio personnel, hospital requirements, and AA personnel required to man British installations US armored force personnel (except those desig nated by War Dept. to return to US) will resume
training under Milburn. Recommends Maxwell detail
additional training personnel to the school in Iran
for tank instruction of Russians. (Note: Milburn
has been ordered to return to US).
Reports German attack, July 9, and order of battle
on each side thereafter. Egyptian front appears
to be stabilized while both sides recuperate.
Operations Report, July 9 Medium bombers success fully attacked barracks area at Dilli.
Recommends grades and ratings be allowed for the Reconnaissance Squadron which Patch has improvised in Mew Caledonia. Requests reconsideration of requisition for 2500 loss
replacements, also grades and ratings for Provisional
Reconnaissance Squadron. Enemy activity in Solomons presages sea and air attack. Other demands have re duced his combat strength, including security and observetion groups.
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From DeWitt: Action;
2.
From Bone-steel:
3.
From Maxwell:
From Maxwell:
5.
6.
From MacArthur: From Richardson
7. FOUaCTORY
jLpL (TATII
From Patch:
J U V y STAMPS
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3. 9. 10.
From Emmons:
Harmon is needed in South Pacific Area as soon as

possible.
From State Department; The Political-Military Agreement with Peru

was signed July 9.
From Pratt (Panama): Replies recommending against sending airplanes
to La Paz for August 6 celebration.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
SECTION II. 1. 2.
Directed A.A.F. to ship 100 liaison-type aircraft to European Theater

in advance of the Field Artillery units to which they pertain.
SGS notified MacArthur and Defense Commanders of procedure to be
followed in processing operations reports through officers exercising
unity of command.
Informed Maxwell that one MP Bn. less 2 Cos. for Heliopolis, and 1 MP
Co. for Asmara, will leave US during August.
Informed Maxwell that'Fellers is being ordered to Washington for
temporary duty. Also stated that Brereton's reports alone do not fully
satisfy War Dept. intelligence requirements.
3. U
5. Replied to Stilwell that his breakdown of Chinese aircraft demands,

and his suggestions with respect thereto, will be the basis for War
Dept. analysis in discussion with Gruber before taking the matter up
elsewhere.
6. Informed MacArthur that the 3 Barrage Balloon Battalions for his
theater will not leave US before mid-October. Suggested he review
the need, for such battalions which are defensive in character and
do not reach bombing heights reported for local operations.
Relayed to MacArthur the Dutch Government's understanding that thus
far the enemy has made no use of the lakes in the interior of New Guinea.
7.
SECTION III.
PLANS
)S. T. HANDY,
Major General/
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 11, 1942.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Stefcff
C omms nd ing General^
Army Air Forces Commanding Genera
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sfbaff,
G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I. 1. 2.
IK TURN BY COMMISSIONED
MESSENGER
From Eisenhower; Suggests he be given a free hand in negotiations with

De Gaulle.
From Eisenhower: Lists five air photographic squadrons which should
not be shipped. Also, portable structures neec; not
be sent for Air Depot Gps.
From Prereton: Fortresses and Consolidated bombers attacked shipping
and port facilities at Bengazi and Tobruk during day light, July 8. Heavy and accurate AA was received.
Requests reconsideration of disapproval of group end
squadron designations9 in order to simplify supply
and communications. As alternative, requests auth ority to transfer 7th Bomb Gp (less 2 Sqs) to the
Middle East. Maxwell concurs.
Anticipates that the Axis will exploit Rommel's
recent success. British have insufficient naval .
and errny forces to prevent him from reaching the
Levant if and when he resumes his o'Tensive.
Maxwell urges immediate and maximum flow of heavym
bombers to Middle East, and shipment of an armored
corps to South Africs in strategic reserve.
Bombed Hankow wharves and oil storage, July 6.
Bombed Mogaung and Myitkyina, July 8.
19th Bomb Gp (H) has been designated ts the Mobile
Unit in the SW Pacific and will be ready to move
anywhere about July 20.
lr. From Brereton:
5. From Maxwell:
6. From Naiden: 7
CTOKV
From MacArthur:
Fr om MacAr thur:
Requisitions a list of auxiliary corps and army

units adapted for combat in e theater devoid of
communications, stating their priorities.
Replies to OPD suggestion th;-1 he review his request
for bomb and fighter training units. Forwards
Brett 1 s renewed request for their immediate shipment
in order to give refresher training to pilots ar riving by sea, and to build up a reserve pool.
Operations Report, July 10. Our heavy bombers
attacked shipping in the Tulagi-Gusdaleanal area
unsuccessfully. Hostile bombers attacked Port
Moresby without being intercepted; our AA shot down
two and possibly three.
CINCPAC directs immediate transfer of 16 B-17's to
New Caledonia and 10 to Fiji, with equipment and
ground personnel, thus reducing Hawaii bombers to*
50$ of authorized strength. CINCPAC and 'Frontons
request early replacement by a heavy bombardment
group. Also request an additional squadron of
bombers with alternate crews for frequent diversified
air attacks on Wake Island.
Enemy activity in Alaska is causing civilian work men to quit; combat troops are being used on con struction. Requests an engineer battalion (separate)
to replace them.
9.
From MacArthur
3.0. From Mac Arthur:
11. From Emmons:
12. From DeWitt:
SECTION II.
1
OTHKR ACTION TAKEN
Directed SOS to return to the US the 6th Cavalry Detachment which went
to Nassau, Bahamas, at the time of the recent race riot. An MP Company
(white) is replacing it.
Replied to DeWitt listing airplane replacements now enroute to Alaska,
and other combat airplanes which are scheduled for delivery. Loss
replacements will not necessarily be made on a type-for-typ.e basis.
Asked Wimsatt if he recommends transfer of parts of other garrisons
in Greenland in order to provide protection for Angmagssalik.
Replied to Caribbean Defense Command that War Dept. has notified
Netherlands Purchasing Commission that the four 6" naval guns for
Surinam will be sited, emplaced and manned by the Dutch.
2.
3.
4.
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5.
Informed Eisenhower (a) of rates of replacement of.airplanes and

combat crews for his theater,
(b) 2000 self-propelled 3" anti-tank guns will be produced by Dec.
31, 1942,
(c) 5 divisions, as well as the 1st Division, will be trained in
amphibious operations. 3 engineer shore parties will be organized.
Navy will crew boats of 105 feet and over, and possibly smaller craft,
(d) 2 airborne divisions, plus the 2nd Division, will be available
for April. Their formation will not affect the early shipment of
503d Parachute Regiment.
Asked for estimate of medium tank battalions desired in addition to
7 scheduled for delivery by April 1.
Acknov:ledged Na iden's report denying allegation of improper use of
transport airplanes. Notified MacArthur that Secretary of War's directive enables the appointment or enlistment of members of the Philippine Army in the AUS, in grade, pending legislation equalizing the pay of the two armies. Directed Ostrom to request authority from Ghormley to control local French radio and mail, and to inform CINCPAC. Replied to Emmons that Harmon and selected members of his staff
expect to leave Washington by air on July 15.
6. 7
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SECTION III.
P L M S
No action reported by JOS or CCS.
THOS. T. HANDY,
Major General,
G. 0|#
Col., G.S.C.
last. Executive, OPD.
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1700 July 12, 1942.

To: Secretary of Waj
Chief of St-iffjU1
Deputy Chief of \slaf f
Commanding General
Army Air Forces Commanding Genera
Services of Supply
Assistant Chief of Sta
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I .
1.
From Wimsatt:
Reports that large four-motored German land plane

circled Eskimonaes on July 11, coming from and
leaving toward the East. Recommends that long-
range reconnaissance squadron be stationed at
Sondre.stromf jord and that fighters be stationed
at Sondrestromfjord and Narsarssuak to .prevent
interruption of Bolero movement.
CINCPAC agrees that Hawaiian Department should
have-responsibility for air base construction at
Tongatabu.
Amends previous request for air reinforcements in view of additional orders received. Now requests total of one heavy bombardment group of four sauadrons (thirty-five B-17 airplanes), and cer tain service troops. Antiaircraft artillery plan for his theater will
require arrival of approximately 100,000 anti aircraft artillery troops by April 1, 194-3. De tailed plan with tentative monthly requirements
will follow.
2.
From Emmons:
3 .
From Emrnons:
From Eisenhower;
SECTION II. 1.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Sent Stilwell instructions to effect coordination of all U. S. military

intelligence personnel in Burma and India.
Approved Maxwell^s proposal to detail American Armored Force personnel
to Iran tcTinstruet* the Russians, provided that assistance to the
British is not adversely affected thereby.
'2.
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SECTION III.
'
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THOS. T. HANDY, &L

Major General, '
ARsistant Chief of Staff
l
WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 13, 1942 To: Secretary of War Chief of S t b Deputy Chief of Staf Commanding General, Army Air Forces Commanding General, Services of Supply Assistant Chief of Staff, G-2 (Return to OPD)
SECTION I,
IN TORN BY COMMISSIONED MESSENGER
MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKM

Asks that Navy be requested to institute patrol of
Northeast Greenland waters, in view of presence of
German reconnaissance aircraft.
1. From Wlmsatt:
From Eisenhower: Replies listing engineer units, trained and partly

trained, which he can use in August. Automatic weapons
battalion can be substituted for AA regiments.
From Elsenhower: Gives priorities for shipments for September to North
Ireland and to Theater troops, AGF, SOS, and AAF In
Great Britain.
From Eisenhower: Concurs in Boneateel's request for immediate assign ment of one more fighter squadron (to protect ferrying
operation), and would add a fighter group headquarters.
If assignment is impossible, suggests that a squadron
from next fighter group passing through Iceland remain
there temporarily to provide protection.
From Brereton (to AAF): 5 American B-24.fs enroute to attack a transport
convoy in the Mediterranean, July 9, were intercepted
by 15 to 20 Messerschmidt 109*s and forced to abandon
their mission.
From Maxwell: 7. From Maxwell: In Egypt the British have numerical superiority of
troops, tanks and aircraft.
Brereton's reports, with Maxwell's, concurrences, are
intended to give the complete telegraphic picture for
the theater. Urges that military personnel going to
Middle East refrain from voicing destructive criticism.
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8 From Naldent
9. From Stilwaljg
10. From MaqAyt.hiif.
Bombers obtained three direct hits on bridge near

Hyitkyina, July 10.
Believes Chinese demands for additional assistance will
be left to Currle to* dispose of*
Operations report, July 11* Heavy bombers attacking
Rabaul were intercepted with losses on both sides. A
village on north coast of New Britain was bombed.
Hostile bombers attacking Port Moresby were intercepted
with net losses in our favor*
Requests a long-range transport squadron to support
proposed operations of Hawaiian mobile air force.
Recommends that Col. Boyers and his organization
continue to operate the port at Auckland instead of
moving to Fiji.
Conferring with SOS.
11. *rom Emmona;

12. From Ghormley;
Action:
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKES
1. Replied to DeWitt that no Engineer Battalion is available to replace

civilians and combat troops on construction work In Alaska.
2. Sent Boneateel details concerning shipments for relief of British force.
Informed him that Hofh garrison will be sent in September.
3. Notified Eisenhower of units to be shipped in August.
4. Informed Maxwell that his request for maximum heavy aviation assistance
is not sufficiently specific. Ho has already been informed of all air
and armored reinforcements contemplated.
5. Notified Bora-Bora, Tongatabu, New Caledonia, Fiji and Efate of Harmon's
appointment. There will be no Immediate change in the machinery for
their administration and supply which remains under War Department.
6. Informed T8!im>innf| of disapproval of request for bombardment units to
replace those transferred by CINCPAC.
7. Asked State Dept. to notify Adm. Standler of Bradley* s impending journey.
SECTION III. PLANS
THOS. T. HANDl/,
Major General, /
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1700 July 1U, 19U2

To: Secretary of War )
Chief of Staff )
Deputy Chief of Staff ) IN TURN BY" COMMISSIONED
Commanding General, ) MESSENGER
Army Air Forces )
Commanding General, )
Services of Supply )
Assistant Chief of Staff, )
G-2 (Return to OPD) )
SECTION I* MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN
1. From Castner (to G-2): Our bombers attacked Japanese cruiser in
Kiska harbor July 12, results unobserved.
2. From Maxwell: Forwards a statement by Fellers that although
British have apparent superiority in weapons,
armor, equipment and personnel, the junior
officers doubt their ability to defeat Rommel
yet. Maxwell emphasizes the effective support
rendered by RAF recently, but believes that air
reinforcements must be greater than now con templated in order to defeat Rommel decisively.
3 From Stilwell (to AAF): Inquires as to whereabouts of 33 A-29

airplanes of DawsonTs flight which are carrying
pilots and crew chiefs needed in 23rd Pur Gp.
k* From Nimitg (to Navy): To remedy inadequacy of AA protection
* against shore-based aviation, recommends immed iate assignment of 3 AA regiments to the South
Pacific area.
5>. From MacArthur: _ Operations Report, July 13. A detachment of NEI
^ ^ Australian troops occupied Tanimbar, Kai, and
Aroe Islands without opposition.
SECTION II. 1
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Disapproved a recomnendation of the CG, Washington Provisional

* Brigade, that smoke-screen installation be provided for Washing ton, D. C
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2. Asked Wimsatt if identifications of enemy aircraft over NE Green land were positive. Informed him that Navy patrol is en route.
3* Asked Andrews if he has use for Puerto Castilla and Cocos Island,
offered by Honduran and Costa RLcan governments respectively.
U. Informed Andrews, Collins and Pratt of agreement whereby Navy will
transport Army perishable food supplies in large refrigerator
vessels to Puerto Rico and Trinidad. Army will transport thence
to its neighboring bases, including similar supplies for local Navy
needs plus such other Navy supplies as space permits.
J>. Informed Eisenhower that complete control by Theater Commander over
guerilla and subversive activities is assured by the policy outlined
by C/S to Donovan yesterday.
6. Approved Eisenhower's recommendations concerning method of handling
conversations with De Gaulle who is recognized as head of organized'
French forces resisting the Axis.
7. Informed Maxwell that decision not to assign group designation to
Halverson's force is confirmed, and that the 7th Bombardment Group
can not be transferred from India.
8. Replied to Patch that our main effort requires that his force be
held to a minimum, that no replacements in excess of T / 0 strength
are allowable, and that if the cavalry regiment en route to New
Caledonia lacks necessary mobility, the War Dept. will authorize
local activation of motorized reconnaissance squadrons in lieu
thereof.
9. Replied to Emmons that no long-range transport squadron is avail able for assignment to Hawaii.
SECTION III. PLANS
1. CCS 91, "Strategic Policy and Deployment of US and British Forces"

was referred by JCS to Joint Planners for further stucfor.
2. JCS recommended that CCS note CCS 87/2, "Shipping Implications of
Proposed Air Force Deployment."
3. JCS referred CCS 92, "Dominion Air Forces" to Joint Planners for
clarification. The Canadians do not accept the present partition
of strategic responsibility.
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k JCS referred to Combined Planners CCS 68/1, "Requisition of Material

for the Southwest Pacific Area."
5>. JCS approved CCS 90/l, "July Assignments for China.11
6. JCS deferred action on JC 70, "Directive for Adjustment of Ship building Programs.11
7. JCS approved JCS 6*0/2, "Recommendations for Creation of a Joint
US Communications Board."
8. JCS referred to ONI and MIS "Proposed Directive for Operations of
the Office of Strategic Services", (JCS 67/I).
THOS. T. HAND!,
Major General,
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WAR DEPARTMENT
1700 July 15, 1942.

To: Secretary of W
Chief of St&
Deputy Chief o ^
Commanding GeneraiuJl
Army Air Forces ( Commanding General^ j\
Services of Supply /Y)
Assistant Chief of Staf G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I. 1.

Replies that although Angmagssalik is more exposed
than other stations, he has preferred not to weaken
their defenses in order to provide a garrison for it,
since these stations are too far apart for mutual
support. He will allot some MGs and personnel to
Angmagssalik upon arrival of the augmentation which
he has requested.
From Wimsatt;
2.
From Eisenhower; At Navyfs suggestion he has discussed with RAF and

Spaatz the practicability of operating British or
American air units at Murmansk; opinion is unanimous
that the scheme is not feasible. Stark concurs.
Action: From Brereton: Navy notified by Classified Msg Cen.
Consolidated and Fortress bombers of his command suc cessfully attacked the harbor and dock facilities at
Bengazi and Tobruk during daylight, July 13, obtaining
at Bengazi some hits on the mole and on a small trans port. One airplane was shot down by AA fire.
Asks if it is planned to replace Boyer's port unit in
New Zealand upon completion of shuttle movement" of 37th
Division to Fiji.
From Belghtler:
From Navy (to Stark); CINCPAC finds it necessary to suppress civilian

radio stations at Tongatabu, New Caledonia and Wallis.
He is prepared to handle communications between De
Gaulle and his followers over-U.S. Naval and Army
circuits. Asks that De Gaulle be notified.
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From Navy (to CINCPAC): Free French have concurred in designation

of Nimitz as C-in-C, Pacific Ocean Area and recog nize this as a sphere of U.S. strategic responsi bility. Is notifying De Gaulle of suppression of
civil radio stations.
From Patch: Withdraws request for additional replacements. Prefers
to accept the cavalry regiment now en route, and to im provise means for motorized reconnaissance.
7.
SECTION II. 1. 2.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Directed AGF, AAF and SOS to prepare designated units for shipment,
about August 21, from Boston to the eastern sectors of Iceland.
Informed AAF that, without exception, a five-months1 level of supply
of aircraft bombs and ammunition is now authorized for bases, theaters,
and defense commands.
Approved Maxwell's plans for withdrawal of Brereton's force should the
contingency arise.
For planning purposes, asked Wheeler for information on the availability
in India of horses and mules suitable for riding and pack.
Asked Stilwell to reexamine his requests for service and technical units
and personnel in view of our critical shortage. Suggested maximum use
of means locally available.
Informed Patch of pending negotiations to vest him with Lend-Lease
responsibility for the determination of civilian and military require ments of the Free French, as well as for the distribution of all other
supplies shipped to New Caledonia. Requested his comments.
3. U* 5.
6.
SECTION III.
PLANS
THOS. T. HANDY, ^ ^
Major General,.
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WAR DEPARTMENT
OPERATIONS DIVISION
WASHINGTON
1700 July 16, 1942.

Chief of Staff
Deputy Chief of Staff
Commanding Gener
Army Air Forces
Commanding General,
Services of Supply f
G-2 (Return to OPD)
MESSENGER
SECTION I.
1.

Reports total of eleven B-17s, five B-24s,one
LB-30, and ten transports dispatched to Brereton,
and six more B-17!s awaiting spare motors. Asks
whether any fighter plane but the P-40 series will
be sent to the Asiatic Theater.
Reports designation of 11th Bomb Gp. (H) as Mobile
Force, Central Pacific.
From Naiden:
2.
From Emmons:
From MacArthur: GHQ, Southwest Pacific Area, will move from Melbourne
to Brisbane, July 20.
From MacArthur: Recommends that three complete air depot groups, six
air base squadrons, and three complete air base groups,
be added to the forces in his theater.
5. From MacArthur; Operations report for July 14* Five B-17's were dis patched to bomb Lae; two crashed immediately after
take-off. One, unable to locate Lae, bombed Salamaua.
Three RAAF Hudsons attacked Kalabahi, Alor Island,
without loss.
SECTION II.
OTHER ACTION TAKEN
Informed Emmons of contemplated plan for replacing 10 trained heavy

bombardment crews of his command with crews of recent graduates from
the A-engine replacement school, and requested his recommendations.
Emmons replied that ten crews could be so replaced, but requested short
delay in the reassignment of the experienced crews.
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Informed Emmons of augmentations planned for his Department: An

anti-aircraft artillery battery and battalion headquarters for Canton;
the 4.0th Infantry Division (less a regiment) for outlying Hawaiian
Islands; 3 Quartermaster and 1 Ordnance battalions for Oahu; and 9
colored Air Base Security Battalions to be disposed as he directs.
Notified him of proposed changes in the disposition of units in his
Department and requested his recommendations.
Informed Stilwell of present location of the A-29 airplanes en route
to Khartoum. The question of ferrying from there the crews destined
for China will be settled after the decision as to diversion of the
airplanes has been made.
Informed Bone steel of the contemplated dispatch of 2 AA gun batteries
for Akureyri, and of the equivalent of an anti-aircraft battalion for
Sedisfjordur, Budareyri, and Reykjavik.
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SECTION III.
PLANS
No member of Operations Division present at the CCS meeting today.
J i, v
THOS. T. HANDY, Major General,

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WAR DEPARTMENT

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

8 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Asked MacArthur for recommendation as to the desirability of immediate

Informed Bonesteel that while Chaney can provide a temporary garrison

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

9 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

From Castner (Alaska): Gives details of attack by P-38 airplane on

Operations report for June 8. An enemy raider,

From Giles (Greenland): Requests one pursuit squadron, one mixed

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Replied to MacArthur that his proposals for reinforcement with a view to

the formation of an All-American Attack group.

10 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

From Emmons: From MacArthur:

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Informed Stilwell and Wheeler of adverse comments made through the

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

11 June 1942, 5:00 P.M

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

1. From MacArthur: Tactical situation has prevented delivery to the Dutch

Action: 7. From Bis5ell: 8. From Chaney:

In news release of arrival of next convoy will state

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Suggested to DeWitt that an aerial reconnaissance be made of St.

4-. CCS agreed to accept as a principle the proposal of the Combined

12 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

From Castner (Alaska): 2 light cruisers, 6 transports, 1 heavy cruiser,

From Coughlin (Ascension): (l) Repeats request for identification of

Copy of message from COMINCH to Leary asking what

Approved Chaney1s proposal to release news of arrival of negro troops.

4.. Directed Brig. Gen. Wm. I. Rose to assume command at Efate.

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

WAR DEPARTMENT GENERAL STAFF

13 June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

To: Secretary of War

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

From Wimsatt (Greenland): Recommends a reconnaissance squadron for

4.. From Brereton:

OTHER ACTION TAKEN

Suggested to _MacArthur that bombing attacks on Japanese shipping are of

5, Suggested to DeWitt that the garrison of Nome be reinforced by heavy

No approved action by JCS or CCS.

/Li. Col., G.S.C.

-June 1942, 5:00 P.M.

IN TURN SI COMMISSIONED MESSENGER

MESSAGES RECEIVED AND ACTION TAKEN

From State Dept; Three B-24 bombers of Col. Halverson's mission to

Summzrizes Army Air Force participation in Midway