WWII 1945 U.S.S. Yorktown Task Group III

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GENERAL TRAINING INSTRUCT lONS

1, Training exercise willnormally be selected from those set forth in lEF-*IOAand special training exercises listed below. Chronological Order of eventsfor current operation willbe issued as Appendix 111 to this Annex.

2, Allships are urged to utilize every exercise period to the maximum to train

condition watch crews.4

3. Carriers with target tow planes be prepared to furnish sleeve towing service

for the Task Group.

U» Ships are authorized and encouraged to make routine tests of ammunitionduring gunnery training exercises.

5» When aircraft are providing towing services no ship shall fire unless theplane is definitely making a firing run, which willbe announced over thetow control circuit hy the tow plane, Tow plane pilots should be briefednccordingly.

6. SPECIAL TRADING EXERCISES.-A# MANICURE Radar jamming exercises of two types, (l) jamming airborne

\ radar, (2) jamming surface radar. Instructions for each exercise willbe issued by despatch,

E. Exercise "OFFSET 11,

When "Offset" is scheduled for battleships, the battleships and three (3)

destroyers v/ill take position in clear of disposition as appropriate forsafe firing. The bearing "willbe prescribed. The senior battleship flagor commanding officer willbe OCE."Offset" may be scheduled for cruisers and willbe conducted in the samemanner.When "Offset" is scheduled for destroyers, a destroyer target, assignedby the Commander Screen who is OCE, will take position on range and bearing prescribed by the OCE. Destroyers firing the exercise willnot leavetheir stations in the disposition screen. In order to expedite the practice, the screen willrotate slowly in the direction opposite to thedirection of motion of the target vessel.

0, Exercise "FREE SLEEVE".Plane from designated carrier willmake approaches on the firing unit from ,various bearings at altitude about 10,000 feet, drop; ; target described

below clear of but as close to disposition as pracfttl e ?/^fhe target to

be dropped may be a standard sleeve with'

sleeve of standard, or larger, dimensions or a partially filled v/atorfill bomb. with sleeve $ The disposition

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The purpose of this exercise is to provide training against a rapidlydecending target from high position angle. As it is an experiment,

comments are desired at any time as .to its value and to means by whichitmisit be improved.

Particular care in regard to the clearance of the plane must be taken

before opening fire, Due regard must be given to the adjacent shipswhich may be in the line of falling shell splinters.Unless a 'firing ship has been specifically designated, any ship in thefiring unit may fire on any run if it is safe to do so.

D. Exercise "VISUAL FIGHIBR DIRECTION".

One division of Combat Air Patrol willbe stationed on the four cardinal points as Jacks patrol. One section of Combat -air Patrol willact as target. Target planes will open the task group beyond visibility range and then return, similating a suicide attack. Runs shall bemade at angels Ito angels 2. Target planes willmake destroyers theirpoint of attack. These runs willbe reported until termination of theexercise. Any destroyer or visual fighter director ship, sighting the

'approach of the target planes, will immediately commence interceptionwith the closest Jack patrol.

E. AIRCRAFT, TRACKINGEXERCISE P-4.

(1) Purpose, to train fire Control party, C.I*C, and 5" battery inrepelling attack by low-flying torpedo planes;

To determine the range at which elevation discrimination for fire

control radar ceases to be reliable, at various altitudes;

To determine the. apparent effectiveness of suggested anti-torpedoplane methods listed in BuOrd Conf. Cir. Ltr. J3-44 and PacFltConf * Notice HCN-44J

To afford concentrated training to director pointers, trainers,and range operators in full radar tracking;

To collect statistical data for the T.&.C. on the limitations of

the fire control radar.

(2) Units engaged in exercise willbe part tjbp»Task Groupas designated. When exercising the * taigeta minim^^^f oneplane for each 120 degrees of

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(3) Description of Exercise,

Units engaged in exercise steam on base course, at a speed notless than 15 knots. Planes will rendezvous and make runs directly,at designated ship from beam, at altitudes requested by the controlling authority. Sight ports of director pointer and trainerto be closed \u2666

C.I.C. track plane and coach director on . No sleeve willbe stream*ed, and there willbe no firing. Planes call as assigned by TGC.

Runs should be made from bearings clear of ships and land masses,if possible.

(4) Procedure at Director.

Observing officer on ship controlling exercise relay instructionsto plane via C.I.C. Have plane start runs tioward ship from 20,000yards and repeat as necessary for satisfactory results. Record on

form, Enclosure (A), the position of crosswires relative to thetarget throughout run, until target is overhead if possible (vizilow, on, above); also, pertinent information regarding pips

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atvarious ranges, and the side of approach for each run.

Track plane is at constant altitudes, with the first run at 1,000feet, using full radar control with direct selector levers inautomatic. Decrease altitude on successive runs in 200 foot steps

to 4-00 feet; then in 100 foot steps down to 100 feet. Observing

officer takes station at control officer* s telescope which shallbe Open* Range radar operator call out ranges in 100 yard in -

crements. Pointer report continuously to observing officer the •quality and behavior of pips, keeping them matched as well aspossible.

(5) Procedure at Computer.

Track in semi-automatic. Record altitude, position angle, andpresent range at !Lfi second intervals. Zero time willbe the order,"commence tracking", at approximately 20,000 yards.

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If possible to conduct /fuXl radar control satisfactorily at lowaltitudes (100-500 feet) at ranges in excess of 6,000 yards >

submit comments on ability to shift to a fixed altitude methodat 6,000 yards range, including time necessary to accomplish

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(6) Data*

All data obtained i&llbe delivered to TGG A if requested.

I ?^5,. I>AIRCRAIT TBAC: EXERCISE

(1) Purpoise, to afford concentrated training to director pointers,trainers and range operators in radar tracking of, evasive aircraft targets while ship maneuvers to evade attack.

(2) Units engaged in exercise willbe part orvall of the Task Groupas designated. When exercising the screen a minimum of onetarget plane for each 120 degrees of screen is suggested*

(3) Description of Exercise.

Units engaged in exercise steam on base course at a speed notless than 15 knots. Plane (s) willrendezvous, then make low leveldeceptive torpedo approaches from random directions retiring tento fifteen miles between wns. Ships should carry out evasivemaneuvers as though ,under actual attack, unless restricted byother operations in progress*

Utilize all tracking facilities, Man all AA defense stations and

simulate repelling attack, C.I.C. track plane and coach directoron « Surface search radar operators and sound operators shouldbe likewise coached «n to target in order to train sound operatorsto. be alert to detect torpedo noises at earliest possible momentin case of actual attack* Skill in shiftingcontrol radars should be developed* .«**:

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(4) Reports.

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ment of tracking technique or conduct of the exercise.

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-I- Cruising Dispositions

II Sortie Plan and Movement Order

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2. Crusing Disposition Instructions.

A. Cruising Disposition fi-R.

(a) Cruising disposition 5-R is a normal Task Group day or night highvisibility disposition.

(b) It is suitable for use of a carrier Task Group for defense against

both aircraft and submarines. It permits a rapid shift to cruisingdisposition 5-V, the air defense disposition.

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(d) The guide, unless specifically designated otherY/ise by the TaskGroup Commander, will be in the Tr.sk Group Flag ship.

(c) Any rotation of the formation axis willbe performed about the centerunless otherwise directed by the Task Group Commander.

(f) Station assignments are as indicated in the diagram.

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(h) Deployment from this disposition is unlikely except to form specialdisposition GEORGE. Ifspecial disposition GEORGE is ordered, heavyships will deploy on the heavy ship in the van along the designateddeployment course. Carriers willnormally remain on base courseuntil heavy ships are clear. The screen wil3. divide as directed by

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ttß lf.i) Visual responsibility in accordance with Appendix 5 to Annex

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B. Cruising Dispositions 5-V.

(a) Cruising dispositions 5-V is an air defense disposition.

(b) This disposition willnormally be formed from 5-R.

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(i) Visual responsibility in accordance with Appendix Vto Annex MBn#

(j) Modified forms of basic cruising disposition 5-V are indicated inthe diagram.

c • Cruising Disposition 5-C

.(a) Cruising disposition 5-C is a single column of carriers and heavyships screened by destroyers.

(b) This "formation for use of a carrier Task Group in traversing restrict?cd. waters.

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(d) The guide is in the Task Group Flag Ship which is the leading ship

of the center column. Allheavy ships follow as exactly as possible

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(f) (l) Heavy ships in normal column order.(2) Commander screen willdetail destroyers for advance pickets and

forward screen and divide remaining destroyers into right andleft flank screens.

(g) Air patrols, if ordered by Task Group Commander, will normally belaunched prior to entering restricted waters and recovered afterclearing it.

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(i).Visual responsibility in accordance with Art. 74-03 Cominst 1944. •

(}) (l) All ships energize degausing gear.(2)Destroyers in wing columns be preppfMplli continous echo

rrnging watch if directed, \u0084..^: SMS^i(3)Destroyers making sight or so: will proceed

1immediately to attack, keep3i and theCommander Screen JLrifonaod,

GO Maneuvers "by Capital ships to evade air attack must l imit lateral

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(a) Special disposition GEORGE is a divided group formation, one unitconsisting of the carriers in column screened "by approximately one-half of the destroyers in a bent-line ahead, the other unit consisting of the heavy ships and the remainder of the destroyers. When

formed one unit willbe directed to take station on a prescribed

bearing.

(b) It is suitable for maximum benefit from training exercises,

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(d) Unit guidea willbe designated by Unit Commanders.

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(f) Normal column/1 order within the Units unless otherwise directed.

(g) The carrier unit will provide air cover and air services for both

units as required.

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Task Group to be formed from 5-R.

(b) It is suitable fo r gunnery exercises when a limitation in time orother consideration makes formation of column or special

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COMMANDER TASK GROUP FIFTY-EIGHT POINT FOUR OPERATION ORDER 3-4

SORTIE PLAN AND MOTOENT ORDER

TASK ORGANIZATION:

(a) Task Unit 58.4.1 (Carrier Unit)

(b) Task Unit 58.4.2 (Heavy Support Unit)

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(d) Task Unit 58.4.4 (Screen Unit)

-1 (a ) Object Orderly departure of Task Group FIFTY-EIGHT POINT

JK)UR from UUTHI via MUGAI Channel with adequate protection

from possible submarine and air attack during sortie.

-(b) Assumptions

1. That MUGAI Channel has been swept for mines to deepwater prior to sortie.

2. That a local anti-submarine surface and air patrol

is established^ and that there are no friendly sub

marines operating in the vicinity of MUGAI Channelentrance.

3. That enemy submarines including mine laying submarinesmay be present off the entrance of MUGAI Channel.

4* That no enemy surface forces willbe encountered dur~ing sortie •

2 « General Plan -On 10 February 1945, Task Group FIFTY-EIGHT POINTFOUR wil l sortie from ULITHI. Two subgroups willbe formed upon

passing point OBOE ONE to facilitate conducting gunnery exercises.The two subgroups will operate independently until 1700 KING, passin g south of Fais Island,

3* (a) Task Unit 58,4»1 sortie in following order of ships:YORKTO!AJN, RANDOLPH, LANGLEY, CABOT. XORKTOWN pass point

ABLE at ZERO HOUR, Other ships follow at three f|^.^tnute .intervals, Mien guide passes point OBOE ONE, form specialdisposition GEORGE with Task Unit 58.4. 4 JL as screen, coujtsq

150° true, speed 22 knots, XORKTOM guide. CbttetAA gunneryexercises as directed. Upon reaching point. OfiC^T^S, OOURSEwillbe changed on signal to eastward, speed l&tlasots, zigzagplan 6. At 1300 be prepared to recover replacement and sho|S

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(b) & (c) Task Units 58,4.2 and 58.4.3 sortie in the follow-•

ing order of ships: SAN DIEGO,. SANTA FE,BILOXI, WASH

INGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. SAN DIEGO pass point ABLE at Plusfifteen (15) minutes. Other ships follow at three minuteintervals. When guide passes point OBOS ONE, from special

disposition GODRGE, screened by Task Sub Units £&d*Jfr£, -sad

course 180° true, speed 18 knots, SANTA FE guide.58.4.4*3>Commander Task Unit 58,4.3 is O.T.C. Proceed as directedbyO.T.C. to pass through point OBOE THREE/ conduct scheduled gunnery exercises, and rendezvous "with Task Unit 58,4»1

at 1700 KING.(d) Task Unit 58,4.4 pass point ABLE at Minus thirty (30) minutes.

Form screen lane for sortie of heavy ships. Upon sortie ofheavy ships, Task Sub Unit 5#»4»4»X form bent line screenahead of Task Unit 58,4.1. Task Sub TTnit" 'ifhfrTfri?-—ri58,4. 4«3 form bent line screen ahead of Task Units 58, 4«2and 58.4-3.

(x) (1) Point ABLE is midpoint between Mugai Channel buoysNo, ONE and TO. Point XRaX is located bearing 119°True, distance two (2) miles from Point ABLE. PointOBOE ONE bears 150° True, distance four miles from

Point XRaiY, Point OBOE TWO bears 150° true, distancethirteen (13) miles from Point OBOE ONE. Point OBOE

THR£E bears 180° true, distance eleven (11) miles from

Point OBOE ONE.(2) ZERO hour is 0900 KING (minus 10).(3) Sortie. speed is fifteen (15) knots.(4) Ships zigzag independently between point ABLE and point

•OBOE ONE.(5) Special disposition GEORGE is column of heavy ships, standard

distance 1000 yards. Destroyers in bent line screen ahead.(6) Rendezvous for 1700 KING, 10 February is Latitude 1945

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cruis~ing disposition 5 Roger willbe formed. Course, axis, andspeed by signal. Guide in TORKTOWN.

(7) Rendezvous for replacement aircraft at 1300 KING, 10 -February 1945 is Latitude 9° 40 f N, Longitude 140°40' E.

*(8) ASP for sortie willbe local shorebased a:

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D-9 DAY0900 Sortie.

1000 (About) Fire AA practice in two groups. Baker, Tare and George runsas directed by CTG 58.4 and CTU 58.4.3. Services by VJIB.

1300 Carrier Group launch Deck Load from each carrier. RANDOLPH launchfirst patrol 12VF CAP, 4VB/T ASP. Air Groups make simulated attacks-on carrier formation. Attacks on B at tie ship Cruiser formationmay be made if requested.

1330 Recover replacement aircraft from shore.

-1600 Launch second patrol YORKTOWN BVF CAP, 4VB/T ASP.

1615 Recover Deck Load an d first patrol.

1700 Task Group rendezvous Latitude 10°-02' N. Longitude 141°'-12f E.

1800 Task Force rendezvous.

1815 Recover second patrol.

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2100 Night tracking exercise by planes of TG 58.5.

D-8 DAY

0620 Launch First Patrol and First Deck Load from each carrier.

0730 Desron 50 joins TG 58.8.

0800 Launch Second Deck Load.

0920 Launch Second Patrol.

0930 Land First Deck Load and First Patrol.

1030 Launch Third Deck Load.

1045 Land Second Deck Load.

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411200 (About) Yftien ordered, cruisers, battleships and Desron form special

disposition. George and open out to the right of T.F. course in prepara

tion for AA firing.

1230 Launch Third Patrol and tow planes.-Tow planes YOHKTOWN 2 for BB's and cruisers.CABOT .2 for carriers.

1245 Land Third Deck Load and Second Patrol*

-(About) 1600 AA Firing in two groups. Communications with tow planeson VHF Channel 4-Dog, 142.74 Mcs. Plane calls COBRA TRACTOR ONE 5 'TWO

and PONTIAC TRACTOR CKE; TWO.

1315 1600 Launch Fourth Patrol.

1615 Recover Third Patrol and Tow Planes «

1630 Task Group rendezvous.

1730 Task Force rendezvous.

1805 Recover last patrol.

1900 2100 Tracking runs by planes of TG 58,5.NOTES; YORKTOIfJ and RANDOLPH stream tow spars.

Air Groups make repeated coordinated attacks on spar using miniature ®r

water-filled bombs. VF strafe and fire rockets (2each). Attack Groupskeep clear during launching and landing operations. Deck Loads willbe as large as practicable in order to give every pilot at least one

flight. -Patrols: 12VF CAP 4VB/T ASP, Order: CABOT, lORKTOWN, YORKTOWN,

RANDOLPH. Maintain 4VF of CAP over T.G. 58»& (DD scouting line) from

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0605 Launch First Deck Load from each carrier.

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¥7(About) When ordered, cruisers, battleships and Desrons 50 and 60*form special disposition George and open out to the right of TF course

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Launch Third Patrol and tow planes.-Tow planes LANGLEY 2 for BB's and cruisers,

RANDOLPH 2 for carriers.

Patrol,Land Third Deck Load and Second

-(About) 1545 AA Firing in t?ro groups. Communications with tow planes-on VHF Channel 4-Dog, 142,74 Mcs. Plane calls DEMON TRACTOR ONE;r<;o and PHANTOM TRACTOR ONE; TO.

Launch Fourth Patrol.

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Task Group rendezvous.

Desron 50 rejoins.

Recover last patrol.

NOTES: YORKTOtfN and RANDOLPH stream tow spars.

Air Groups make repeated coordinated attacks on spar using mindature orwater-filled bombs, VF strafe and fire rockets (2 each). Attack

Groups keep clear during launching and landing operations. DeckLoads willbe as large as practicable in order to give every pilot at

least one flight. -Patrols: 12 VF CA P 4VB/T ASP. Order: LaNGLEY RANDOLPH RANDOLPH

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D-l DAY

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58,1 and Task Group 58,5 form 5-W, Axis 000. Task Group 58.4 (Guide)

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0500 Rotate 5-W Axis into the wind.

0615 Task Groups 58^4 and 58 O1 commence scheduled air support operations inaccordance

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to ComFirst CarTaskForPac Op Order 1-45.Sunset Task Groups 58,4 and 58,1 (and 58,5 if required) retire toward

fueling rendezvous at Latitude 23 N. Longitude 140 E. Task Group58,5 take station #3 if in company.

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Upon completion fueling, Task Groups

58.4>ana §&•$ reform 5-W

as necessary, Axis 000, in stations #1 , 2 and 3 respectively, Guide

in TG 5B #-» Proceed to westward and northward toward position Latitude 25° 52 N Longitude 138 E to rendezvous with TF 58*

D43 DAY »

O&X) Task Groups 58.4, in company, rendezvous with TF 5B atLatitude 25° 52 N, Longitude 138 E.Oper ate in accordance with Annex "C" to ComFirstCarTaskForPac Op Order1-45.

- 58*1 and 58.5

D44 DAY. D+ 5 DAY, D-f 6 DAY

Operating in TF*58 in accordance with Annex "C" to ComFirstCarTaskForPap

OpOrder 1-45.

D4-7 DAY

Operating in TF 58 in accordance with Annex "C" to ComFirstCarTaskForPacOpOrder 1-45.Upon completion of fueling and when directed detached, Task Groups

58,4 and 58,1 form 5-W, Axis 350°. TG 58.4 (guide) in Station #1,TG 58.1 in Station #3* Picket assignments in accordance with para,

1030 (c), TFI-IA. Proceed toward Latitude 24°-20

N Longitude-136° 30 B.

D-f8 DAY

-0700 Task Groups 58,4 and 58,1 in position Latitude 24° 20 N Longitude-

136° 30 E, proceeding toward position Southeast of OKINAWA JIMAto conduct photo strikes. Change course on signal^to^^go IAjJ-ksVETask Group $8 •%.Itation two advance Radar Pickets/ as followsr<sne /30° eer.h .side of base course, "thirty miles (or at maximum TBS range fromTask picket) from center of T/.G. 58.4. Task Group 58./, will furniapic^destroyer for T.G. 58.1 normal southern ticket station. 11

1300 Task Group 58 3+3 + be prepared to launch fighter sweep to OKINO DAITOJIMA. 'le/Jiz. Group 58.1 be prepared to launch fighter sweep to DAITOJIM.

2330 (About) On signal change course to right to 315° (T) Advance Radar

Pickets reorient to new base course.

D-f9 DAY

-720 Task Groups 58.4 and. 58.1 conduct sweeps and strikes on OKINAWA and

islands to Westward, as cover fo r photo mapping planes. Air Opera

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0720 (Con't)

Pickets will j°in UP at sunrise and during daylight maintain .stationsasin company bearing 315° (T) distance 40 miles from TG 58.4 to act

strike pickets. Unless otherwise directed strike pickets commence

rejoining TG 58. J, at Sunset,

Sunset Commence retirement toward fueling rendezvous, Point Valve (Lat.

21-04 N Long. 140-58 E.),(If photo coverage is not completed, TG's will return on D Plus 10-

Alternate D +9 Day instructions) .ay and complete missions See

D-fIQ DAY

Task- Groups and 58.1 retiring from OKINAWA enroute to fueling58.4rendezvous, Point Valve.

D+llDAY

0700 Task Groups 58,4 and 58.1 rendezvous with Logistic Support Group at

Point Valve, Lat. 21-04 N Long. 140-50 E. Fueling course arid speed

willbe signalled. Refuel, receive replacement aircraft and rebomb.

ALTERNATE D-2 DAY

0645 Operate in accordance Annex MC" to FirstCarTaskForPac OpOrder 1-45conducting strikes against TOKYO AREA.

Upon completion of strikes, if order eddetached, Task Group 58.4

a posit-Proceed toward

Northward of BK> JIMA for HD!I DAY support. Picket assignment in

accordance Para. 1030 (c) TFI-IA.

ALTERNATE D-l DAY

proceeding towardask Groups -58.4> *4position to Northward of IWO JIMA for "D" day support operations.

ALTERNATE "D» DAY

0615 Task Groups 58.4 commence air support operations for IWO JIMA

in accordance with air schedule which willbe supplied. Allplane to

be aboard by sunset.Sunset Task Group depart for rendezvous with TF

"

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K-l and X Da;

Task Group 58.4 operates with Task Force 58 to proceed and conductstrikes against KYUSHU,

KU Day

Task Group 58.4 with Task Force 58 conducting strikes against KYUSHU.

1600 When ordered, Task Group 58.4 and Task Group 58.1 form 5-W, Axis 300°(T),

course 205°(T),

speed 21 knoijs. Task Group 58.4guide in station

#1, Task Group 58*1 in station #3. In addition to normal picket re

quirements, in accordance with Para. 1030(e) TFInIA, Task Group 58.1*.. station two Advance Radar Pickets, at least one equipped with IG,

as follows? One 30° each side of base course, 30 miles (or at maxi

mum TBS range from forward picket) from center of Task Group 58.4 «

Task Group 58.4 willfurnish destroyer for Task Group 58.1 normalpicket station to eastward. Proceed toward operating area to northeastward of OKINAWA to conduct Photo Strikes on OKINAWA and islands

\u 2 5 a 0\u 2 5 a0to the westward . ,

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X*2 Day

0720 Task Groups 58.4 an^ ?8»1 conduct sweeps and strikes on OKINAWA andislands to the westward, as cover for photo-mapping planes. Airoperations in accordance with Supplement (Page A-6) to Annex "A".Advance Radar Pickets will join up at sunrise and during daylight maintain station in company, bearing 265° (T) distance 40 miles from TaskGroup 58*4 to act as .strike pickets. Unless otherwise directed,strike pickets commence rejoining Task Group 58.1 at sunset.

1920 (About) Commence retirement toward point for rendezvous with TaskForce 58, Lat, 26-25 N., Long. 133-30 E. On signal rotate 5-W Axisleft to 195° (T).

11-nvT r.Kf3 Day

0730 (About) Rejoin Task Force £8 in approximate position, -Left, 26-25 N.,Long, 133^30 E. and thereafter operate in accordance with CommanderTask Force 58 instructions as received.

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INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY. „,.. _...

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_I. ENEMY INFORMATION

A, Enemy air and naval strength.

With the exception of indications of recent large scale plane

movements, particularly medium bomber strength, to Kyushu, in

formation on enemy air and naval strength is as listed in therevised Annex F to CTF 5# Operation Order 1-45.

B. Enemy airfields.

Objective materials on enemy airfields are referenced fully

in Annex F and revised Annex F to CTF 5& Operation Order 1-45 •

Numbers are assigned to airfields in the latter reference.

With few exceptions, information is fragmentary and need elab

oration. In addition to their primary destructive mission,

the ships and air groups of TG 5&.4 willbe expected to collectinformation from photographs and pilot interrogation for theamplification of information on Empire airfields.

C. Enemy planes.

Listed in Appendix 1 to this 'Annex are enemy planes likely tobe encountered. Visual recognition of enemy planes is of para

mount importance. Particularly in the case of low-flying enemy

planes, recognition must be established at maximum range inorder that fire may be opened as soon as possible.

11. FRIENDLY INFORMATION

A. Land-based searches and support missions.

'Paragraph 2 of Annex Easy of ComFif thFleet s Operation Plan

13-44 outlines availabledata

on friendly searches and VLRand LR bombing missions in support of the operation. Amplifying information listing sector calls for land-based searcheswillbe distributed at a later date by CTF 58, as will information on special B-29 anti-picket searches.

is*

B , Submarines and submarine areas (exclusive of lifeguard submarines)

Submarines of Task Force 17 will support

accordance with SOP 1 and the provisions

by patrol, anti-picketC*VVV

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1. Patrol

Submarines on special patrols willbe deployed as follows:

8 SS off southern coast of Honshu, 6 SS in vicinity of

Nsnsei Shoto chain (Maru Morgue), 3 SS in Yellow Sea

(Area 12), 3 SS in northern part of East China Sea (area9), 3 SS north and west of Formosa (Areas 11-A and 11-B),

3 SS north and east of Formosa^ Areas Chophouse and

Chamber), 6 SS in Luzon Strait (Convoy College) and 1SS in vicinity of Kurile Islands (Polar Circuit). (Note:area references in parentheses as designated by Addendum

6 to CinCPac SOP 1).

2, Diversionary Anti-Picket Boat Sweep.

On D-6 day and D-5 day, 3 submarines (enroute to patrolstations) vdll make surface attacks on enemy picket

boats in an area from east to west between longitudes

140 E and 135 E and latitudes 30 N and 31 N.

3. Anti-Picket Boat Sweep.

If requested by Commander Fifth KLeet, 5 submarines on

D-8, D-7 and D-6 days vdll attack all enemy picket boatswithin 50 miles on each side of the route taken by TF 53in its Tokyo approach.

4. Tentative area classification changes.

Although area classification willbe changed only inaccordance with CinCPoa Zone Notices, the follovdngchanges are in prospect:

-From D-10 day until further notice Addendum 6 to CinCPoa

SOP 1will be in effect.-From D-5 day until further notice ENTRANCE and CORRIDOR

vdll be JOINT ZONE.-From D-5 day until further notice STABLE vdll be AIR

SURFACE ZONE.

-From D-5 day through D plus 6 day KENNEL will be AIR

- SURFACE ZONE.

From D-4 day through D plus 6 day BASEMENT willbe AIRSURFACE ZONE (except

for circle with 50mile radius from

.*•»\u25a0 HACHIJO JIMA which willjjifSfe~r

- be JOINT ZONE).From D-4 day through D-l day FURNACE east of 140

degrees East will be

JOINT ZONE.

3 2 day

throuSn B plus

6* tf STOVE willbe JOINT**Xi%% I^^^Clfl^^

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ANNEX "D"- to CTG 5^.4 OpOrder 2-45 -:."Tit '^^^"^^îSflT PROPAGANDA LEAFLETSROPAGANDA LEAFLETS 11,V :

.; . *\&%<kTllifA. The selection of propaganda leaflets, which are to be dropped overenemy territory on each bombing strike with Paran accordanceofAnnex C, ComFirstCarTaskForPac's Op.Order 1-4.5,

19willbe left to the

discretion of individual, ship's connandlng b|ticf«s as inventoriesvail vary from ship to ship. In this connection, it i^gLd be notedthat the leaflet serial-numbered 2021 has beeri-orî^^^troyedgeneral an effort should be made to select leaflets appropriate for

in

Empire consumption inasmuch as many of the leaflets are directed particu-larly at enemy advanced-base personnel and would have littlemeaningfor Empire inhabitants.

B. Action reports vrill cct forth the date, time, area over which dropped,and quantity of each serial-numbered type leaflet dropped.

V FLAK INFORM/fIION

A. Attention is called to the fact that submission of supplementaryACA-1 forms is particularly necessary for this operation." 'in this connection, the following information on enemy flak is desired in additionto that required on the supplementary ACA-1 form:

A. (Cont*d)

altitude).1. Where encountered (approximate location and at what

2. Vfhen encountered (route in-approach-dive-pullout -retirement

route back) .3,

Type

encountered(a) Type weapons (heavy-medium- light) -(b) Type fire control (barrage-predicted concentrations

continuously pointed)

(c) Density (intense-moderate-meager)(d) Accuracy (accurate- inaccurate)

4.. Evasive tactics used.>:

5. Special comments (any consisônW&iakbarrage balloons).

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-From D

plus2

day throughD

piuf^SayWINDPIPE

willbe AIRSURFACE ZONE and

GARAGE willbe AIR

SURFACE ZONE.-From D plus 2 day until further notice PANTRY willbe AIR»

SURFACE ZONE*

From D plus 8 day through D plus 10 day-- CLOSET, CHURCHYARD,

CUPBOARD, ABDUCT (E)and DEFER tfILLBE AIR-*SURFACE ZONE and

ABLAZE (E) willbeJOINT ZONE.

Passage through Haven.»

It should be noted that the task group track passes

through the Haven south of Guam during daylight of D-8 day.

C. Friendly planes.

Appendix 1 to this Annex lists friendly planes likely to be encountered.

111. AIR-SEA RESCUE

A. Lifeguard submarines.

As listed in Annex J to CTF 58 Operations Order 1-45

B. Pilots must be properly briefed in the Air-Sea rescue procedure

and method of reporting downed pilots prescribed in CinCPoa SOP-2.

C. Lifeguard radio.

Pilots must be properly briefed on use of Air-Sea rescue frequency.

Transmit lifeguard information on both 4475 and 140.58 meg. Pilots

must be briefed on contact and R/T procedure. FD ships includingpickets willbe prepared to transmit and receive on 4475. Pilotsand radiomen must know what frequencies are set and that thesetting is accurate.

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AMERICAN aND JAPANESE PLANES LIKELY TO BE SEEN

f *;American llf i"^\ i%J/

Fighters % *& "FM(Wildcat), F6F(Hellcat, F4U(Corsair) .Garrison aircraft: P3S( Lightning, P47( Thunderbolt), Psl(Mustang),P4o(Warhawk) and P6l(Black Widow).

Dive Bomber

SB2C(Helldiver)

Torpedo Bomber

TBM(Avenger)

Medium Bombers

B2s(Mitchell) and PV(Ventura)

Heavy Bombers

B24(Liberator) and B29 (Superfortress)

Patrol Bombers

PB4Y-1, FB'4Y^2, PBM(Mariner), PBY(Catalina) and PB2y(Coronado)

Re connais s an c e Plan es

oS2U (Kingfisher), SOC and SOl(Seahawk)

Transports

C46( Commando), C47(Skytrain) and Cs4(Skymaster)

Artillery Spotting Aircraft

OY

imH f'!|l^^il"f|'iiWWl^ .apanese *

Fighters

To jo , Zeke, Tony, Oscar,

Rob and possibly Hamp.

Nick, Irving, Jack, Nate, George, Frank,

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Dive Bombers *F"MTi|f.||l| I ]

Judy and Val

Torpedo Bombers

Kate, Jill and Grace

Medium Bombers

Betty, Nell, Sally, Helen, Lily, Peggy and Frances, A new typeJap twin engine plane has been photographed at Tachikawa AirBase, Japan. (Refer Photron two P.I. Report No. 229)

Patrol Bombers

Emily, Mavis and Liz

Larid-Based Four-Engine Bomber

A new four-engine bomber has been photographed at Nishi-No-Miyanear

Osaka,Japan. (Refer

Photrontwo P.I, Report No.

225)

Reconnaissance Planes

Pete, Rufe, Jake, Dave, Dinah, Myrt, Paul, Norm and Rex.

Transports

Topsy, Tabby and Tess

AUTHENTICATED:

1

W.. S. HENDERSON,

Lieut.Comdr,, USNR,Flag Secretary,

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ANNEX »E"

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COMMANDER TASK GROUP FIFTY-EIGHT POINT FOUR OPERATION ORDER 2-,

ING AT SEA

1, No special fueling dispositions willbe formed, fueling willbe conducted using any one of the Cruising Dispositions.

2, Fueling plans 3F, 4F> SF, and 6F are herein described for use when3,4js*and 6 tankers are present. The plan to be used willbe designated whenthe number of tankers, available is known.

3« When using fueling plans 3F and 4F a single fueling line willbe used.For plan 5F and 6F two fueling lines willbe used, with three (3) tankers inthe leading line and two (2) or three (3) in the second line. Distance between

tankers willbe 1500 yards, and interval between tanker lines willbe 2000yards. Tankers willform the fueling line(s) and assume the fueling courseand speed prior to being joined by the Task Group. Tanker Stations are numbered from rj^ht to left in the first line, then from right to left in the

second line.

4» During approach to the fueling group the fueling course and speed,and designation of the guide and guide's station, willnormally be transmittedto the Task Group by TBS, On execution of the signal "Commence ScheduledExercise, 11 each station unit willproceed to its1 new station without furtherinstructions, using care to avoid mutual interference, and giving way tovessels making approaches to fueling stations. Ships not fueling Zigzag in-*

dependently near own station. Heavy ships alongside assist tankers in keepingstation.

5. As. soon as practicable after going alongside, report estimated timeof completion by visual to the Task Group Commander and the next scheduled ship.

6, During fueling operations allmovements of ships to fueling stations

shall be at the highest safe speed. Whenever a fueling station becomes vacantthe next ship must be in position ready to move in with the minimum possibledelay. However the destroyer screen shall not be reduced to less than eight (8)screening vessels without authority of the T.G.C. It is not necessary to relieveon station; relieving enroute to and from tanker station is

authorized..

7* In order to facilitate clearing the oiler dispositions, when the op

eration is nearly completed,* the station of the guide may be shifted to therear of the disposition. Ships not fueling be alert to adjust positions to

comform to the new station of the guide.

S» Battleships and large carriers be prepared at all times to top off

destroyers on one hour's notice. Battleships may be required to top off d«?*?~

trovers using bothowi portort andna starboard sxcies. _^-^^^lvarooaru sides.



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for heavy ships given in Appendix One to9. Fueling assignments are

this Annex* Commander Screen assign destroyers to fueling stations.

Replenishment of Bombs at Sea,

1. If ammunition ships are in company with the tankers, they will

take stations as.tern of the tankers. After the Task Group has joined, the

AEs willb* assigned stations in the disposifcaDn near the carrier stations,

and the assignment of carriers made.

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Ueut. Gomdr,, USNR,Flag Secretary.

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COMMANDER TASK GROUP FIFTY-EIGHT POINT K)UR OPERATION ORDER 2-45

FUELING SCHEDUL:

1* Plan »3F" (Three Tankers)Portside Stations? Station 1 YORKTOIN, WASHINGTON

Station 2 •"<- LANGLEY, BILOXI, NORTH CAROLINA

-Station 3 SANTA FE, CABOTj RANDOLPH

-Stbd, side Stations: Station 2 SAN DIEGO, DESTROYERS-

Station 1, 3 DESTROYERS

Battleships each fuel two destroyers, utilizing both sides prior toovm fueling.

RANDOLPH fuel two destroyers prior to own fueling*

2. Plan "4F" (Four Tanke is) -Portside Stations: Station 1 YORKTOWN, CABOT

-Station 2 BILOXI,WASHINGTON

-Station 3 LANGL3Y, NORTH CAROLINA

-Station 4 SANTA FE, RANDOLPH

-Stbd. side Stations: Station 2 SAN DIEGO, DESTROYERS

Stations 1, 3 and 4 DESTROYERS

Battleships and RANDOLPH each fuel one destroyer prior to own fueling.

3. Plan "SF" (Five Tankers) -Portside Stations : -Station 1- YORKTOWN, BILOXIStation 2 - LANGLET, CABOT

Station 3 - SANTA PS, RANDOLPH

Station 4 - WASHINGTON

Station-5 NORTH CAROLINA

All starboard side stations DESTROYERS.

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4. Plan »6F« (Six Tankers) Portside stations: Station 1- YORKTOWN

Station 2 - UNGLEY, BILOXIStation 3 - RANDOLPH

Station 4 - WASHINGTON

Station 5 - SANTA FB, CABOT

Station 6 NORTH CAROLINA

-Starboard side stations: Station 2 SAN DIEGO, DESTROYERS

Stations 1,3,4,5,6 DESTROYERS

NOTES: 1. If any ships are absent during fueling, changes inassignments mil be made by visual.

2, Assignments to AE or AX stations willbe made by

visual.

3. FO R PLANS »3F», "4F» and »6F» BOTH SIDES OF TANKER

IN STATION TWO WILL BS RIGGED FOR HEAVY SHIPS.

4.COMMANDER TASK GROUP

50.8IS REQUESTED TO ASSIGN THE

TANKER WITH MIL FOR TG 58,4 TO STATION NIM3ER ONE.

(RIGHT HAND TANKER OF FIRS? FUELING LINE).

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COMANDER TASK GROUP FIFTY-EIGHT POINT FOUR OPERATION ORDER 2-45

PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNEX

1. Attention is called to Annex Kof ComFifthFleet's Operation planNo, 13-44 which sets forth the arrangements for prompt transmission of newsmaterial, including photographs, to the United States and elsewhere.

2,An increased number of newspaper correspondents, magazine writersand radio correspondents will accompany the Task Force on this operation, makr

ing possible a broader coverage of the Navy's share in the Pacific War, but r\u25a0"

their success in presenting this story to the public in the States depends on

the rapidity with which their material can be forwarded to transmission centers,

It is directed that every facility commensurate with security and the exigenciesof military operations be accorded.

3, An increased number of Public Relations Officers are also to beon duty with the Task Force to assist press and radio representatives in theircoverage of the operation and to help assure rapid transmission of their mater-

ial. They will also prepare original material for Public Relations purposes

according to their previous instructions, with the aim of giving the Americanpeople and their Allies an adequate picture of Naval activity in this Theatre,

4. Paragraph 17 of Annex X of ComFifthFleet's Operation Plan No,

13-44 notes that "news is the most perishable of all products," with even aday's delay costly in the value it willhave when it reaches the newspaperdesk or the domestic radio on the mainland. Cooperation and workmanlike effic-iency all down the line are required if unnecessary delays are to be avoided inthe forwarding of news. Study of Annex X, Appendix One, to ComFifthFleet'sOperation Plan No, 13-44 will familiarize commanding officers with the methodsset up for collection of news material and the transmission of it to CinCPOAat Guam fo r relay to the States, Prior to beginning of the operation, press

and radio correspondents willbe informed in detail by Public Relations Officers,of the fastest routes for their specialized types of copy, and commandingofficers of ships are directed to cooperate with them inmoving such copy for-ward.

1 . ' "W . S. HENEERSON, *' ir'^.^S^Lieut.Comdr ., USNR, . "\u25a0%\u25a0 . ..r

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REPORTSEPORTS 11 .- _')f')f f||Reference;eference; PARTART

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PARTART I.. Generaleneral Reporteport Instimctlonsnstimctlons andnd Sxanmaryxanmary Tableable

A. The routine reports listed below willbe prepared and submitted as in. The routine reports listed below willbe prepared and submitted as in-dicated in each case. In all cases reports willbe forwarded promptlyicated in each case. In all cases reports willbe forwarded promptlyin order that the Task Group Comander may coordinate then and file hisn order that the Task Group Comander may coordinate then and file hisreports promptly.eports promptly.

Summaryummary\u25a0»u25a0». Table of Reports. Table of Reports

(111 Daily Fuelaily Report,uel Report,(222 Daily APOBaily Report,POB Report,

3 Aerological Information obtained from search planes.erological Information obtained from search planes.

UWeather For cast and

Ballistic windsandeather Densities,or cast and

Ballistic windsand Densities,

\5 J Armament Report ,\5 J Armament Report ,,6)6)IArmament Inventory afterrmament Replenishment.nventory after Replenishment.7 Aircraft and Pilotircraft Report,nd Pilot Report,7) Replacement7) Replacement

(888 Carrier Replenishmentarrier Requirement,eplenishment Requirement,(999 Status of Aircraft andtatus Aircrews*f Aircraft and Aircrews*1000 Action Reports,ction0 Reports,

1111 Logistic Replenishmentogistic1 Requirements,eplenishment Requirements,

1222 Report of Mail, Personnel or Gear for DDeport2 Delivery,f Mail, Personnel or Gear for DD Delivery,

1333 Aircraft Launched/Landedircraft3 Eeports,Launched/Landed Eeports,

ACI REPORTSCI REPORTS(U) Strike Flash Reports.U) Strike Flash Reports.

155v

|15) Daily Summary Report,15) Daily Summary Report,

16 Report.eport.616} Airfield16} Statusirfield Statusi

(

i(177) Ship Damage7)7 Report,hip Damage Report,18 Reports*eports*818j Photo-Interpretation18j Photo-Interpretation\l9) Downed Pilot Report,l9) Downed Pilot Report,20 Search Reports,earch0 Reports,199

(20) Special20) Planepecial Plane-

PART 11. REPORTS DESCRIPTIONS.ARTARTART 11.1.1. REPORTS DESCRIPTIONS.

(1) Daily Fuel Report. A report of percentage of TOTAL BURNABLE capacity1) Daily Fuel Report. A report of percentage of TOTAL BURNABLE capacityon hand as of noon each day to be made by each ship to Type Command-*n hand as of noon each day to be made by each ship to Type Command-*

er who willmake composite report to the Task Group Commander priorr who willmake composite report to the Task Group Commander prior1300, Carriers report direct and include percentage of aviation gas300, Carriers report direct and include percentage of aviation gas-oline on board as of noon.line on board as of noon.

(2) Dally APOB Rero^t. When Task Group has duty, the carrier designated2) Dally APOB Rero^t. When Task Group has duty, the carrier designatedto make the f!lg&*will report direct in accordance instructions ino make the f!lg&*will report direct in accordance instructions inParagraph 6111 of TFI-IA.aragraph 6111 of TFI-IA.

(3) Aerological Information Obtained 3ftrom Search planes* Report as3) Aerological Information Obtained 3ftrom Search planes* Report asin Paragraphn Paragraph OLI2LI2 of TFI-3A.f TFI-3A.ff .FI-3A. .FI-3A.irected 6112irected 6112

(A) WeatherA) Forcasteather Forcast \u25a0listu25a0listbic Winds andinds and Duty willindsic bend Duty will beinds and

assigned by dispatch. Designated ships report in accordancessigned by dispatch. Designated ships report in accordanceanft Ballisticanft Densities.allistic Densities.

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ti«a1a to the Task Group5) ArmaiafemT Report n3frafr3*iers make report Command

er prior sunset on strike days. In report ing use letter desig

nations listed in Paragraph 6200 of TFI-IA.

(6) Armament Inventory After Replenishment. Carriers report inaccordance with Paragraph 6210 of TFI-IA, Made this report toTask Group Commander after replenishment at sea.

(7) Replacement Aircraft and Pilot Report. Prior to 0800 of the day

before scheduled rendezvous with CVE's of Logistic Support Group,

carriers submit to Task Group Commander a report of Pilot, Air-crewmen and Aircraft replacement requirements. Use abbreviateddispatch form shown in paragraph 6300 of TFI-IA.

-IMPORTANT NOTE Do not include replacements for flyable duds in

replacementrequirement number, Yfhen flyable duds are reported

it is assumed that replacements for them are desired after theduds have been disposed of. ,

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(8) Carrier Replenishment Requirements Report. Prior to Arrival inPort* Submit report in accordance with instruction contained inParagraph 6310 of TFI-IA,

(9) Status of Aircraft^ and Aircrews. Daily as soon as practicableafter completion of flight operation each carrier report statuaof aircraft and aircrews. Submit information using system described in Paragraph 6311 of TFI-1A but add third number in each

block to indicate number of planes of type actually available.Example: "Availability x 31-4-6r29 x: 2-3-2- x etc". This wouldmean 31 VF aircraft and 4.6 VF pilots on board of which 29 VF aircraft are available for following days schedule; 2 ?F(P) aircraftand 3 VF(P) pilots on board, 2 VF(P) actually available; etc.

(10) Action Reports . Prepare and submit in accordance with instructions in Paragraph 6400 of TFI-IA.

(11) Logistic Replenishment Requirements. "Be- prepared to submitlogistic replenishment requirement report when directed* Thisv/ill normally be required two or three days prior to entering

port. In reporting use following lettered designations:-ABLE -Dry, fresh and frozen provisionsin tons.

BAKER Fuel- oil, deisel oil and aviation gaoline in gallons.

CHARLIE Ammunition under following catagories *•

1. Bomb type.

2. Aircraft type.

3. Gun type.-DOG Necessary repairs .ness for sea. Give brief

description of work e^timajte^o&is&» required. Usefollowing cat agor ies i-y

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EASY-» Mediectl RequireraeriEts.FC K Other largent requirements.

(12) Rcrport or Gear for DP Delivery.of Mall. Peir^oxmel>

(1) Pripr to noon of the day preceding a schedulod fueling

operation at sea, -all ships having O.M, or Gtjard Mail,personnel or jaiseelaneous geat for other ships willuako a report by vistaal to the Task Group Coiamander

giving the following information:

(a) Typo of Item,

(b) Addressee,

(c) Urgency of Delivery.

(2) In order that all necessary deliveres can be accomplishedwith a minimum manber of destroyer trips the Task Group

Commander trill compile these reports and prepare a

delivery schedule accordingly. Except in urgent cases

no additional trips willbe allowed.

(3) Due to the shortage of screening vessels it is mandatory

that deliveries be kept to a minimum.

(13) Aircraft Launched/tanded Reports.

(a) Each carrier t/illreport by flag hoist after every

launching or landing operation the number, by types,

of aircraft involved. In case there is any deviationx

\between the sehe-duled numbers and those

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launched or landed the^flag hoist report willbeparalleled by a visual repbrfe iadipating where* thedifference occurred,. Example* **STRIKE 2A SHOIRT

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AGI REPORTS

(H) Strike FlashReports.

(TFI-IA, Paragraph64.30)

(a) It is desired that the information required in Paragraph 6430, and additional information for the TaskGroup Commander, be presented in the following form:(l) Number of Airborne enemy aircraft encountered,

destroyed and damaged, including location. Ifnone,so state.

(2) A brief report on all airfields observed during each

strike. First give the airfield number assigned by

CTF 58, then the airfield name. Second give thetotal number of operational planes observed on theground and then of that number the total destroyed

and damaged. If no planes are observed stateIl

noplanes". If assigned field could not be found, state"not foundI Report planes by type if possible as

%."singles 11, "twins 11, "transports", "trainers" or.•unidentified 11 Planes designated as "singles" or"twins11 willbe assumed to be combat planes. Example:'"FLASH STRIKER ONE X WSUNOMIYA OF TEN TWINS ANDTWENTY. SINGLES FIVE TWINS AND ELEVEN SINGLES DESTROTEPREMAINDER DAMAGED X 2g SEKDJOTO NO PLANES X 21 1

*KASUMIGATJHA OF FIJTY TWINS TEN TRAINERS AND TEN TRANSf*PORTS THIRTY TWINS DESTROYED AND FIVE TRANSPORTS ;

•DAMAGED ETC."

(3) Number, type, course and speed if underway, andlocation of a ll shipping. Report results of attacks.

(4.) Damage and destruction to important ground targets,including location.

(5) Own pianos lost in combat,(6) Special comments suoh as previously unknown AA con-

centrations or flash photo interpretation.

(b) Any revision of estimates, corrections, or additionalinfonsation, especially on first strike reports, whichmay be based on incomplete information, shall be sent asa supplementary ,report incorporated in succeeding flash

reports.(c) Flash reports shall be submitted to the Task Group

Commander on the task group tactical ncy, channelX-ray (U3.28 nog.). If^UttHlil is circuitshould be overloads f3#Sh reports shouldbe submitted "by flas^S§" light^. _I2^?§*

(d) The first flash repor^,. will thirty minutesafter the first .pl^^Jroiiyiihe first strike or sweepland 3 and forty^Hve" minutee after the first plane landsfron successive strikes and sweeps.

o-fco 110^ of damage and plane counts should be sub-HC^C^lf^ii^W

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rature*tJhere prior knowledge ofscant, the' importance of prompt and ac*

citrate flash reports cannot be overemphasized. Thisinformation willbecome the bcsis for vital tacticaldecisions which in turn may determine the degree of

success of the operation.

~(15) Dally Suamaifr Report. (TFI-IA, Paragraphs 6410, 6420, and

6421).(a) Each carrier shall make a daily sunmary report to the

Task Group Commander in form provided in paragraph 6420as follows; Paragraphs A through Iby.0600 and the remaining paragraphs by 0900 of the day following eachstrike.

(b) Under paragraph B of the daily summary, report photoplanes and photo escorts separately. Also report thenumber of planes not on specific photo missions butcarrying cameras as supplementary cameras.

(c) Under paragraph G distinguish planes Jettisoned fromother types of operational loss.

(d) The fetter and principle laid down in U.S. Fltet 05 ofFebruary 1944 and Pacific Fleet Letter 1SL-44 of 31July 1944 shall be faithfully adhered to. In reportingdamage to ships * no ship shall be reported tt sunlr un*

loss it was actually seen to go under or, if resting onthe bottom and not completely submerged, was seen to be

in such a condition of disintegration that future use\ of the ship would be absolutely impossible.

(16) Airfield Status* Report . (TFI-IA, paragraphs 6440 and 6441).(a) This report willbe subaitted on the task group tact*

ical frequency, channel X-ray (143.28 meg.) at 2100 oneach strike day.

•(b) This report is to be based on as much photo evidence

as is available at the time of submission. When nophoto information is available use pilot reports.

(c) Form of submission is to be identical with flash reportson airfields 1 i.c. 4 Number of field, name of field, «üb»

ber of operational planes observed, number destroyed v

and damaged. Follow airfield report with important

observations on AA concentrations and any other inform\ ation of importance for planning future strikes.

(17) Ship Damage Report « i^?!(WliPwWß**(a) Photo requirements and tim^^||feS*fssiontssion off thiihis re*

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• Type of ship by JMST or JWR classification,#w r m

2) Location of ship.

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>•\ and time of photography of any photos used for damageassessment.

* ' c) All ships are to be listed in three catagories in descending

order of size, •

(1) Sunk or destroyed,(2) Probably sunk or destroyed

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(d) A plot showing the location of each ship is a required part

of the ship damage report.(c) Each ship willbe numbered and this number willidentify

the ship on the plot and on the photographs submitted.(f) Whenever possible submit photographs taken before and after

the attack.

ilB) Photo- interpretation Reports . (TFI-IA, paragraph 6450).(a) Note that in addition a first phase report is required with

the selected set of stereo coverage as set forth in para^

graph 8, subporagraph (a) of Appendix" 1 to Annex A of thisOperation Order,

Pilot Reporfr. (TFI-»lAt paragraph 5119) «19) Downed(a) STorder that most effective action may be taken to rescue

downed personnel each carrier willmake a report of all

casesof

downed andmissing planes to the Task Group

$ommandor as soon as possible. Submit by visual or TaskGroup tactical frequency channel X-ray the following in formation if available!(l) Typo of plane.

(2) Name ($) and rank or rate of personnel,

(3) Scheduled mission.(4.) Best position of downed personnel.15} Whether 11, "Yellow Jack 11,"Evergreen",(6) Whether lifegard sub has been notified and action being

taken if known,

(7) Whether personnel being orbited by friendly planes.

{b) After the original report has been made further informationwillbe node the subject of amplifying reports.

(.20) Special Search Plane Reports.

a) In order fo r the Task Group Commander to obtain as rapidlyas possible the significant results of special search missions, each search plane pilot upon checking in with thegroup fighter director officer after returning from hismission shall report the followingg information;nformation;

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(l)Miles out of assigned sector searched and pcof coverage.

(2) Any important contacts such as enemy warshipsmerchant ships,

fe (3) Any "unusual or unexpected weathor conditions.

AUTHMTICATBD;

W. S.'tfENDERSON,

Lieut. Condr., USNTv,

Flag Secretary.

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