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GENERAL TRAINING INSTRUCT lONS
1, Training exercise willnormally be selected from those set forth in lEF-*IOA
and special training exercises listed below. Chronological Order of events
for current operation will be issued as Appendix 111 to this Annex.
2, All ships 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 ammunition
during gunnery training exercises.
5» When aircraft are providing towing services no ship shall fire unless the
plane is definitely making a firing run, which will be announced over the
tow control circuit hy the tow plane, Tow plane pilots should be briefed
nccordingly.

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6. SPECIAL TRADING EXERCISES.
A# MANICURE Radar jamming exercises of two types, (l) jamming airborne
\ radar, (2) jamming surface radar. Instructions for each exercise will
be issued by despatch,
E. Exercise "OFFSET 11 ,
When "Offset" is scheduled for battleships, the battleships and three (3)

destroyers v/illtake position in clear of disposition as appropriate for

safe firing. The bearing "willbe prescribed. The senior battleship flag

or commanding officer will be OCE.

"Offset" may be scheduled for cruisers and will be conducted in the same

manner.

When "Offset" is scheduled for destroyers, a destroyer target, assigned

by the Commander Screen who is OCE, will take position on range and bear­
ing prescribed by the OCE. Destroyers firing the exercise willnot leave
their stations in the disposition screen. In order to expedite the prac­
tice, the screen willrotate slowly in the direction opposite to the
direction of motion of the target vessel.
0, Exercise "FREE SLEEVE" .
Plane from designated carrier will make 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 part­
ially filled v/atorfill bomb. with sleeve $ The disposition
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The purpose of this exercise is to provide training against a rapidly

decending target from high position angle
comments are desired at any
As it is an experiment,
time as .to its value and to means by which
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it misit 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 ships
which may be in the line of falling shell splinters.
Unless a 'firing ship has been specifically designated, any ship in the
firing unit may fire on any run if it is safe to do so.

D. Exercise "VISUAL FIGHIBR DIRECTION".

One division of Combat Air Patrol will be stationed on the four card­
inal points as Jacks patrol. One section of Combat -air Patrol will
act as target. Target planes will open the task group beyond visibil­
ity range and then return, similating a suicide attack. Runs shall be
made at angels Ito angels 2. Target planes willmake destroyers their
point of attack. These runs will be reported until termination of the
Any destroyer or visual fighter director ship, sighting the
' exercise.
approach of the target planes, will immediately commence interception
with the closest Jack patrol.

E. AIRCRAFT, TRACKING EXERCISE P-4.

(1) Purpose, to train fire Control party, C.I*C, and 5" battery in

repelling 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-torpedo
plane methods listed in BuOrd Conf Cir. Ltr. J3-44 and PacFlt
Conf * Notice HCN-44J
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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 will be part tjbp»Task Group

as designated. When exercising the * Wa minim^^^f one taiget
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(3) Description of Exercise,
Units engaged in exercise steam on base course, at a speed not
less than 15 knots. Planes will rendezvous and make runs directly,
at designated ship from beam, at altitudes requested by the con­
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C.I.C. track plane and coach director on. No sleeve will be stream*
ed, and there will be 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 instructions

to plane via C.I.C. Have plane start runs tioward ship from 20,000
yards and repeat as necessary for satisfactory results. Record on
form, Enclosure (A), the position of crosswires relative to the
target throughout run, until target is overhead if possible (vizi
low, on, above); also, pertinent information regarding pips " at
various ranges, and the side of approach for each run.
Track plane is at constant altitudes, with the first run at 1,000
feet, using full radar control with direct selector levers in
automatic. 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 shall
be 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 as
possible.
(5) Procedure at Computer.
Track in semi-automatic. Record altitude, position angle, and
present range at !Lfi second intervals. Zero time will be the order,
"commence tracking", at approximately 20,000 yards.

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If possible to conduct /fuXl radar control satisfactorily at low
altitudes (100-500 feet) at ranges in excess of 6,000 yards >
submit comments on ability to shift to a fixed altitude method
at 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.
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I>AIRCRAI EXERCISE ?^5,

(1) Purpoise, to afford concentrated training to director pointers,

trainers and range operators in radar tracking of, evasive air­
craft targets while ship maneuvers to evade attack.
(2) Units engaged in exercise will be part orvall of the Task Group
as designated. When exercising the screen a minimum of one
target plane for each 120 degrees of screen is suggested*
(3) Description of Exercise.
Units engaged in exercise steam on base course at a speed not
less than 15 knots. Plane (s) willrendezvous, then make low level
deceptive torpedo approaches from random directions retiring ten
to fifteen miles between wns. Ships should carry out evasive
maneuvers as though ,under actual attack, unless restricted by
other operations in progress*

i Utilize all tracking facilities, Man all AA defense stations and

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

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(4) Reports.
No reports willbe submitted except in case of exceptional circum­
stances or when a unit desires to make a recommendation for improve­
ment of tracking technique or conduct of the exercise.

APPENDICES;

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I Cruising Dispositions

II Sortie Plan and Movement Order

W, S. HENDERSON,
Lieut. Comdr., USNR,
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was in the water. yards.

2* Comment on range at which fading, fluctuation of signal or rate

of change of elevation became so pronounced that pointer could
not stay on.
3« State range at which elevation is unreliable yards.

4» Recommendations and conclusions.

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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 high
visibility 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 cruising
disposition 5-V, the air defense disposition.
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(d) The guide, unless specifically designated otherY/ise by the Task
Group Commander, will be in the Tr.sk Group Flag ship.
(c) Any rotation of the formation axis will be performed about the center
unless 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 special

disposition GEORGE. Ifspecial disposition GEORGE is ordered, heavy
ships will deploy on the heavy ship in the van along the designated
deployment course. Carriers will normally remain on base course
until heavy ships are clear. The screen wil3. divide as directed by
Commander Screen,
(i) Visual responsibility in accordance .
with Appendix 5 to Annex ttßlf
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B. Cruising Dispositions 5-V.
(a) Cruising dispositions 5-V is an air defense disposition.
(b) This disposition will normally 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 in

the diagram.
c • Cruising Disposition 5-C .
(a) Cruising disposition 5-C is a single column of carriers and heavy
ships 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 and
left flank screens.
(g) Air patrols, if ordered by Task Group Commander, will normally be
launched prior to entering restricted waters and recovered after
clearing 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
immediately to attack, keep3i and the 1

Commander Screen JLrifonaod,

GO Maneuvers "by Capital ships to evade air attack must limit lateral
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(a) Special disposition GEORGE is a divided group formation, one unit

consisting of the carriers in column screened "by approximately one-
half of the destroyers in a bent-line ahead, the other unit consist­
ing 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 will be 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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E. Special Disposition .
"EASY11
(a) Special disposition EASY is a circular exercise formation for carrier
Task Group to be formed from 5-R.
(b) It is suitable for gunnery exercises when a limitation in time or
other consideration makes formation of column or special
GEORGE iaparoticable. Anros»ti«>U
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(d) Guide will normally be shifted to a ship in the screen.
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position just inside the screen such that a clear arc for firing is

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out on approximate bearing of 020° to obtain a firing position.

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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
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(b) Assumptions
1. That MUGAI Channel has been swept for mines to deep
water 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 Channel
entrance.
3. That enemy submarines including mine laying submarines
may be present off the entrance of MUGAI Channel.
4* That no enemy surface forces willbe encountered dur~
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2 « General Plan -On 10 February 1945, Task Group FIFTY-EIGHT POINT
FOUR willsortie 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, pass­
ing 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 special
disposition GEORGE with Task Unit 58 .4. 4 JL as screen, coujtsq
150° true, speed 22 knots, XORKTOM guide. CbttetAA gunnery
exercises as directed. Upon reaching point. OfiC^T^S, OOURSE
willbe changed on signal to eastward, speed l&tlasots, zigzag
plan 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 Plus
fifteen (15) minutes. Other ships follow at three minute
intervals. When guide passes point OBOS ONE, from special
disposition GODRGE, screened by Task Sub Units £&d*Jfr£, -sad
58.4.4*3> course 180°58,4.3
true, speed 18 knots, SANTA FE guide.
Commander Task Unit is O.T.C. Proceed as directed
by O.T.C. to pass through point OBOE THREE/ conduct sched­
uled 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 of
heavy ships, Task Sub Unit 5#»4»4»X form bent line screen
ahead of Task Unit 58,4.1. Task Sub TTnit" 'ifhfrTfri?-—ri
58,4. 4«3 form bent line screen ahead of Task Units 58, 4«2
and 58.4-3.

(x) (1) Point ABLE is midpoint between Mugai Channel buoys

No, ONE and TO. Point XRaX is located bearing 119°
True, distance two (2) miles from Point ABLE. Point
OBOE ONE bears 150° True, distance four miles from
Point XRaiY, Point OBOE TWO bears 150° true, distance
thirteen (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

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distance 1000 yards. Destroyers in bent line screen ahead.
(6) Rendezvous for 1700 KING, 10 February 1945 is Latitude
10° 02 f N, Longitude 141° -12* E* At that time, cruis~
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(7) Rendezvous for replacement aircraft at 1300 KING, 10
February 1945 is Latitude 9° 40 f N, Longitude 140°
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(8) ASP for sortie willbe local shorebased a: *

5, Use Zone Minus 10 (King) time. Commander Task

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CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF EVENTS
0900 Sortie. D-9 DAY

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

1300 Carrier Group launch Deck Load from each carrier. RANDOLPH launch
on carrier formation. Attacks on B at tie ship
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Cruiser formation
may be made if requested.

1330 Recover replacement aircraft from shore.

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

1615 Recover Deck Load and first patrol.

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

1800 Task Force rendezvous.

1815 Recover second patrol.

1900 • 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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1200 (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.

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YOHKTOWN 2 for BB's and cruisers.
CABOT .2 for carriers.

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on VHF Channel 4-Dog, 142.74 Mcs. Plane calls COBRA TRACTOR ONE 5 'TWO
and PONTIAC TRACTOR CKE; TWO.

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 Groups
keep clear during launching and landing operations. Deck Loads will
flight.
Patrols: 12VF CAP
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4VB/T ASP, Order: CABOT, lORKTOWN, YORKTOWN,

RANDOLPH. Maintain 4VF of CAP over T.G. 58»& (DD scouting line) from
0900 to 1730. 'V

D-7 DAY
0605 Launch First Deck Load from each carrier.
Launch First Patrol*

0745 Launch Second Deck Load,

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0910 Land First Deck Load and First Patrol*

1015 Launch Third Deck Load.

1030 Land Second Deck Load,
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1200
form special disposition George and open out to the right of TF course
in preparation for AA firing.

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LANGLEY 2 for BB's and cruisers,
RANDOLPH 2 for carriers.

1230 Land Third Deck Load and Second Patrol,

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142,74 Mcs. Plane calls DEMON TRACTOR ONE;
r<;o and PHANTOM TRACTOR ONE; TO.

1545 Launch Fourth Patrol.

1600 Recover Third Patrol and Tow Planes.

1615 Task Group rendezvous.

1730 Desron 50 rejoins.

1750 Recover last patrol.

NOTES: YORKTOtfN and RANDOLPH stream tow spars.
Air Groups make repeated coordinated attacks on spar using mindature or
water-filled bombs, VF strafe and fire rockets (2 each). Attack
Groups keep clear during launching and landing operations. Deck
least one flight.
Patrols: 12 VF CAP
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YORKTOWN. Four VF of the CAP will cover TG 58.8 (scouting line DD's)
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Operating with TF 58 in accordance with Annex "C% ComFirstCarTaskFor,
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D-l DAY
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1800 Task Group 58,4 .) with Task Group
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to proceed Trith INDIANAPOLIS through points Keyhole and in
Clerk at SO/i 15 knots,, so as to arrive at bombardment-
positions at sunrise, "D*1 Day, To report to Commander
Task Force 51 for temporary duty until directed by MA
CTF 51 to rejoin Task"— Group 58.4.."
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to receive three special officer observers from GVE!s.

»D"+l DAY
0500 Rotate 5-W Axis into the wind.
0615 Task Groups 58^4 and 58 O1 commence scheduled air support operations in
accordance with Annex "C" 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 Group
58,5 take station #3 if in company.

D-f2 DAY
0700 Task Groups 58.4 and 58.1 (and Task Group 58,5 i#M§f?
vous with oilers near Latitude 23 N, Longitudeji|j|j
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000,
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as necessary, Axis in stations #1, 2 and 3 respectively, Guide
in TG 5B #4» Proceed to westward and northward toward position Lati­
tude 25° 52 N Longitude 138 E to rendezvous with TF 58*

D43 DAY »
O&X) Task Groups 58.4,
Latitude 25°
- 52
58*1 and 58.5 in company, rendezvous with TF 5B at
N, Longitude 138 E.
Oper ate in accordance with Annex "C" to ComFirstCarTaskForPac Op Order
1-45.
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 ComFirstCarTaskForPac
OpOrder 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,
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1030 (c), TFI-IA. Proceed toward Latitude 24° -20 N Longitude
136° 30 B.
D-f8 DAY
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0700 Task Groups 58,4 and 58,1 in position Latitude 24° 20 N Longitude
136° 30 E, proceeding toward position Southeast of OKINAWA JIMA
to conduct photo strikes. Change course on signal^to^^go IAjJ-ksVE
Task Group $8 •%.Istation two advance Radar Pickets/ as followsr<sne /
30° eer.h .side of base course, "thirty miles (or at maximum TBS range from
Task picket) from center of T/.G. 58.4. Task Group 58./, will furnia
pic^destroyer for T.G. 58.1 normal southern ticket station. 11
1300 Task Group 58 + be prepared to launch fighter sweep to OKINO DAITO
3+3

JIMA. 'le/Jiz. Group 58.1 be prepared to launch fighter sweep to DAITO

JIM.

2330 (About) On signal change course to right to 315° (T) Advance Radar
Pickets reorient to new base course.

D-f9 DAY
0720
islands to Westward, as cover for photo
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mapping planes. Air Opera­
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0720 (Con't)
Pickets will j°in UP at sunrise and during daylight maintain .stations
in company bearing 315° (T) distance 40 miles from TG 58.4 to act as
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.),
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(If photo coverage is not completed, TG's will return on D Plus 10
Day and complete missions See Alternate D +9 Day instructions) .
D-fIQ DAY
Task- Groups 58.4
and 58.1 retiring from OKINAWA enroute to fueling
rendezvous, 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
will be signalled. Refuel, receive replacement aircraft and rebomb.
ALTERNATE D-2 DAY

0645 Operate in accordance Annex MC" to FirstCarTaskForPac OpOrder 1-45

conducting strikes against TOKYO AREA.
Upon completion of strikes, if order eddetached, Task Group 58.4
Proceed toward a posit-
Northward of BK> JIMA for HD!I DAY support. Picket assignment in
accordance Para. 1030 (c) TFI-IA.
ALTERNATE D-l DAY
Task Groups -58.4> *4 proceeding toward
position 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

0700 (About) Rendezvous with

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Task Group 58.4 operates with Task Force 58 to proceed and conduct
strikes 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 58.4 guide 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 normal
picket station to eastward. Proceed toward operating area to north­
eastward of OKINAWA to conduct Photo Strikes on OKINAWA and islands
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0720 Task Groups 58.4 an^ ?8»1 conduct sweeps and strikes on OKINAWA and
islands to the westward, as cover for photo-mapping planes. Air
operations in accordance with Supplement (Page A-6) to Annex "A"
Advance Radar Pickets will join up at sunrise and during daylight main­
.
tain station in company, bearing 265° (T) distance 40 miles from Task
Group 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 Task
Force 58, Lat, 26-25 N., Long. 133-30 E. On signal rotate 5-W Axis
left 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 Commander
Task Force 58 instructions as received.

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

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 the
revised 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 will be expected to collect
information from photographs and pilot interrogation for the
amplification of information on Empire airfields.

C. Enemy planes.
Listed in Appendix 1 to this 'Annex are enemy planes likely to
be 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 in
order 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 available data on friendly searches and VLR
and LR bombing missions in support of the operation. Amplify­
ing information listing sector calls for land-based searches
will be distributed at a later date by CTF 58, as will informa­
tion on special B-29 anti-picket searches.
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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*
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1. Patrol
Submarines on special patrols will be 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 (area
9), 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 1
SS 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 patrol

stations) 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 boats
within 50 miles on each side of the route taken by TF 53
in its Tokyo approach.
4. Tentative area classification changes.
Although area classification will be changed only in
accordance with CinCPoa Zone Notices, the follovdng
changes are in prospect:
From D-10 day until further notice
- Addendum 6 to CinCPoa
From D-5 day until further notice
- ENTRANCE
SOP 1 will be in effect.
and CORRIDOR
From D-5 day until further notice
- STABLE vdll be ZONE.
vdll be JOINT
AIR­

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
SURFACE ZONE.
willbe AIR­
SURFACE ZONE (except
for circle with 50
mile radius from

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FURNACE east of 140
degrees East will be
JOINT ZONE.
* tf 3 2 day throu Sn B plus 6 ­
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T PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS
LEAFLETS 11,V : . ; . *\&%<kT llif
A. The selection of propaganda leaflets, which are
to be dropped over
enemy territory on each bombing strike in accordance with Para
of Annex C, ComFirstCarTaskForPac's 19
Op.Order 1-4.5, will be left to the
discretion of individual, ship's connandlng b|ticf«s as inventories
vail vary from ship to ship. In this connection, it i^gLd be noted
that the leaflet serial-numbered 2021 has beeri-or^i^^^troyed
general an effort should be made to in
select leaflets appropriate for
Empire consumption inasmuch as many of the leaflets are directed particu­
larly at enemy advanced-base personnel and would have little meaning
for 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 supplementary
ACA-1 forms is particularly necessary for this operation." 'in this con­
nection, the following information on enemy flak is desired in addition
to that required on the supplementary ACA-1 form:

A. (Cont*d)

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

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 consis^onW&iak

barrage balloons).

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From D plus 2 day through D piuf^Say
- WINDPIPE willbe AIR­
SURFACE ZONE and
GARAGE willbe AIR­
From D plus 2 day until further notice
- PANTRY
SURFACE ZONE.
will be AIR»
SURFACE ZONE*
From D plus 8 day through D plus 10 day-- CLOSET, CHURCHYARD,
CUPBOARD, ABDUCT (E)
and DEFER tfILL BE AIR-*
SURFACE ZONE and
ABLAZE (E) willbe
JOINT ZONE.

5» 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 en­
countered.

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 including
pickets will be prepared to transmit and receive on 4475. Pilots
and radiomen must know what frequencies are set and that the
setting is accurate.

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AMERICAN aND JAPANESE PLANES LIKELY TO BE SEEN

American llff *
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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 anc e Plan es

oS2U (Kingfisher), SOC and SOl(Seahawk)

Transports

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

Artillery Spotting Aircraft

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Japanese *
Fighters

To jo, Zeke, Tony, Oscar, Nick, Irving, Jack, Nate, George, Frank,
Rob and possibly Hamp.

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Dive Bombers *F"MTi

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Judy and Val

Torpedo Bombers
Kate, Jill and Grace

Medium Bombers
Betty, Nell, Sally, Helen, Lily, Peggy and Frances, A new type
Jap twin engine plane has been photographed at Tachikawa Air
Base, 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-Miya
near Osaka, Japan. (Refer Photron two P.I, Report No. 225)

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

Transports

Topsy, Tabby and Tess

AUTHENTICATED:

W.. S. HENDERSON,
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Flag Secretary,
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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 con­
ducted using any one of the Cruising Dispositions.

2, Fueling plans 3F, 4F> SF, and 6F are herein described for use when

3,4js*and 6 tankers are present. The plan to be used willbe designated when

the number of tankers, available is known.

3« When using fueling plans 3F and 4F a single fueling line will be used.
For plan 5F and 6F two fueling lines willbe used, with three (3) tankers in
the leading line and two (2) or three (3) in the second line. Distance between
tankers willbe 1500 yards, and interval between tanker lines willbe 2000
yards. Tankers willform the fueling line(s) and assume the fueling course
and speed prior to being joined by the Task Group. Tanker Stations are num­
bered 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 transmitted
to the Task Group by TBS, On execution of the signal "Commence Scheduled
Exercise, 11 each station unit willproceed to its 1 new station without further
instructions, using care to avoid mutual interference, and giving way to
vessels making approaches to fueling stations. Ships not fueling Zigzag in-*
dependently near own station. Heavy ships alongside assist tankers in keeping
station.

5. As. soon as practicable after going alongside, report estimated time

of completion by visual to the Task Group Commander and the next scheduled ship.
6, During fueling operations all movements of ships to fueling stations
shall be at the highest safe speed. Whenever a fueling station becomes vacant
the next ship must be in position ready to move in with the minimum possible
delay. 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 relieve
on 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 the
rear 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 both
oowi port ana starboard
port and svarooaru sides.
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given in Appendix One to
Fueling assignments
this Annex* Commander Screen assign destroyers to fueling stations.

Replenishment of Bombs at Sea,

1. Ifammunition 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.

%. S. HENDERSON
Ueut. Gomdr,, USNR,
Flag Secretary.

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FUELING SCHEDUL:

Portside Stations?
-
1* Plan »3F" (Three Tankers)
Station 1
- YORKTOIN, WASHINGTON
Station 2 •"<- LANGLEY, BILOXI, NORTH CAROLINA

Station 3
- SANTA FE, CABOTj RANDOLPH
- SAN DIEGO, DESTROYERS
Stbd, side Stations: Station
Station
2 -

1, 3 DESTROYERS
Battleships each fuel two destroyers, utilizing both sides prior to
ovm fueling.
RANDOLPH fuel two destroyers prior to own fueling*
2. Plan "4F" (Four Tanke is)
Portside Stations: Station 1
- YORKTOWN, CABOT
- BILOXI, WASHINGTON
Station 2
-
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)

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Portside Stations : -Station 1 YORKTOWN, BILOXI

Station 2 LANGLET, CABOT

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Station 3 SANTA PS, RANDOLPH

Station 4 WASHINGTON

All starboard side stations

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Station 5 NORTH CAROLINA

DESTROYERS.

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4. Plan »6F« (Six Tankers)

- Station ­-
Portside stations:
Station
1
2 -- YORKTOWN

UNGLEY, BILOXI

Station
Station
Station
3
4
5
-- RANDOLPH

WASHINGTON

SANTA FB, CABOT

Starboard side stations:

Station 6
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NORTH CAROLINA

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Station 2 SAN DIEGO, DESTROYERS
Stations 1,3,4,5,6 DESTROYERS
NOTES: 1. If any ships are absent during fueling, changes in
assignments mil be made by visual.
2, Assignments to AE or AX stations willbe made by
visual.
3. FOR PLANS »3F», "4F» and »6F» BOTH SIDES OF TANKER
IN STATION TWO WILL BS RIGGED FOR HEAVY SHIPS.

4. COMMANDER TASK GROUP 50.8 IS 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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PUBLIC RELATIONS ANNEX

1. Attention is called to Annex Kof ComFifthFleet's Operation plan

No,13-44 which sets forth the arrangements for prompt transmission of news
material, including photographs, to the United States and elsewhere.
2, An increased number of newspaper correspondents, magazine writers
and 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 exigencies
of military operations be accorded.
3, An increased number of Public Relations Officers are also to be
on duty with the Task Force to assist press and radio representatives in their
coverage 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 American
people 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 a
day's delay costly in the value it willhave when it reaches the newspaper
desk 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 in
the forwarding of news. Study of Annex X, Appendix One, to ComFifthFleet's
Operation Plan No, 13-44 will familiarize commanding officers with the methods
set up for collection of news material and the transmission of it to CinCPOA
at Guam for relay to the States, Prior to beginning of the operation, press
and radio correspondents will be informed in detail by Public Relations Officers,
of the fastest routes for their specialized types of copy, and commanding
officers of ships are directed to cooperate with them in moving such copy for­
ward.

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A. The routine reports listed below willbe prepared and submitted as in-
A. in­
dicated in each case. In all cases reports will be forwarded promptly
in order that the Task Group Comander may coordinate then and file his
reports promptly.
B. Summary Table of Reports \u25a0»

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1 Daily Fuel Report,
(2
2 Daily APOB Report,
3 Aerological Information obtained from search planes.
UA Weather For cast and Ballistic winds and Densities,
\5 J Armament Report ,
I,6) Armament Inventory after Replenishment.
7 Replacement
(7) Replacement
Aircraft and Pilot Report,
(88 Carrier Replenishment Requirement,
Requirement,

(99 Status of Aircraft and Aircrews*

Aircrews*
,0 Action Reports,
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10 Reports,

.1 Logistic Replenishment Requirements,

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.2 Report of Mail, Personnel or Gear for DD Delivery,
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.3 Aircraft Launched/Landed Eeports,
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ACI REPORTS
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(U) Strike Flash Reports.
|15)
15 Daily Summary Report,
,16}
16 Airfield Status Report.
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17) Ship Damage Report,
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18 Photo-Interpretation Reports*
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19 Downed Pilot Report,
(20)
(20)
20 Special Search Plane Reports,
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PART 11. REPORTS
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DESCRIPTIONS.
(1) Daily Fuel Report. A report of percentage of TOTAL BURNABLE capacity
on 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 prior
1300, Carriers report direct and include percentage of aviation gas-
gas­
oline on board as of noon.
(2) Dally APOB Rero^t. When Task Group has duty, the carrier designated
to make the f!lg&* will report direct in accordance instructions in
Paragraph 6111 of TFI-IA.
(3) Aerological Information Obtained 3ftrom Search planes* Report as
directed in Paragraph 6112
directed OLI2 of TFI-3A. .
(A) Weather Forcast anft Ballistic
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bic Winds and Densities.
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assigned by dispatch. Designated ships report in accordance
Paragraph 6113 of TFI-IA.
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(5) ArmaiafemT Report n3frafr3*iers make report to the Task Group Command­
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er prior sunset on strike days. In report ing use letter desig­

nations listed in Paragraph 6200 of TFI-IA.
(6) Armament After Replenishment.
Inventory Carriers report in
accordance with Paragraph 6210 of TFI-IA, Made this report to
Task 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 abbreviated
dispatch form shown in paragraph 6300 of TFI-IA.
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IMPORTANT NOTE Do not include replacements for flyable duds in
replacement requirement number, Yfhen flyable duds are reported
it is assumed that replacements for them are desired after the
duds have been disposed of. ,!
(8) Carrier Replenishment Requirements Report. Prior to Arrival in
Port* Submit report in accordance with instruction contained in
Paragraph 6310 of TFI-IA,
(9) Status of Aircraft^ and Aircrews
after completion of flight operation
.
Daily as soon as practicable
each carrier report statua
of aircraft and aircrews. Submit information using system des­
cribed 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 31-4-6 29 x: 2-3-2- x etc". This would
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mean 31 VF aircraft and 4.6 VF pilots on board of which 29 VF air­
craft are available for following days schedule; 2 ?F(P) aircraft
and 3 VF(P) pilots on board, 2 VF(P) actually available; etc.

(10) Action Reports

ions in Paragraph
. Prepare and submit in accordance with instruct­
6400 of TFI-IA.
(11) Logistic Replenishment Requirements. "Be- prepared to submit
logistic replenishment requirement report when directed* This

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v/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.
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BAKER Fuel oil, deisel oil and aviation gaoline in gallons.
CHARLIE Ammunition under following catagories *•
1. Bomb type.
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2. Aircraft type.
3. Gun type.
DOG Necessary repairs .ness for sea. Give brief
description of work e^timajte^o& s&» required. Use
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FCK Other largent requirements.

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

(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 will
uako 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 accomplished
with 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 deviation
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launched or landed the^flag hoist report willbe

paralleled by a visual repbrfe iadipating where* the

difference occurred,. Example* **STRIKE 2A SHOIRT

FOim VF ONE VB«.

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AGI REPORTS
(H) Strike Flash Reports. (TFI-IA, Paragraph 64.30)
(a) It is desired that the information required in Para­
graph 6430, and additional information for the Task
Group 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 the

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total number of operational planes observed on the

ground and then of that number the total destroyed
and damaged. If no planes are observed state Ilno
planes". If assigned field could not be found, state
"not found I Report planes by type if possible as
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*• 11 "transports",
"singles 11 "twins "trainers" or
Planes designated as "singles" or
"twins11 will be assumed to be combat planes. Example:
"FLASH STRIKER ONE X WSUNOMIYA OF TEN TWINS AND
TWENTY. SINGLES FIVE TWINS AND ELEVEN SINGLES DESTROTEP
REMAINDER 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, and
location of all 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 additional
infonsation, especially on first strike reports, which
may be based on incomplete information, shall be sent as
a supplementary ,report incorporated in succeeding flash
reports.
(c) Flash reports shall be submitted to the Task Group
Commander on the task group tactical ncy, channel
X-ray (U3.28 nog.). If^UttHlil is circuit
should be overloads f3#Sh reports should
be submitted "by flas^S§" light^. _I2^?§*
(d) The first flash repor^,. will thirty minutes
after the first .pl^^Jroiiyiihe first strike or sweep
land 3 and forty^Hve" minutee after the first plane lands
fron successive strikes and sweeps .
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rature*tJhere prior knowledge of
scant, the' importance of prompt and ac*
citrate flash reports cannot be overemphasized. This
information willbecome the bcsis for vital tactical
decisions which in turn may determine the degree of
success of the operation.
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(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 6420
as follows; Paragraphs A through Iby .0600 and the re­
maining paragraphs by 0900 of the day following each
strike.
(b) Under paragraph B of the daily summary, report photo
planes and photo escorts separately. Also report the
number of planes not on specific photo missions but
carrying cameras as supplementary cameras.
(c) Under paragraph G distinguish planes Jettisoned from
other types of operational loss.
(d) The fetter and principle laid down in U.S. Fltet 05 of
February 1944 and Pacific Fleet Letter 1SL-44 of 31
July 1944 shall be faithfully adhered to. In reporting
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damage to ships no ship shall be reported tt sunlr un*
loss it was actually seen to go under or, if resting on
the bottom and not completely submerged, was seen to be
in such a condition of disintegration that future use
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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 on
• each strike day.
(b) This report is to be based on as much photo evidence
as is available at the time of submission. When no
photo information is available use pilot reports.
(c) Form of submission is to be identical with flash reports
on airfields 1 i.c. Number of field, name of field, «üb»
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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*fssion
ntssion of thii
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3) Time ©f attack.
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' assessment.
* (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 this
Operation Order,

(19) Downed Pilot Reporfr. (TFI-»lAt paragraph 5119) «

(a) STorder that most effective action may be taken to rescue
downed personnel each carrier willmake a report of all
cases of downed and missing planes to the Task Group
$ommandor as soon as possible. Submit by visual or Task
Group 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.

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"Yellow Jack 11 "Evergreen",
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(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 information
will be node the subject of amplifying reports.
(.20) Special Search Plane Reports.
a) In order for the Task Group Commander to obtain as rapidly
as possible the significant results of special search miss­
ions, each search plane pilot upon checking in with the
group fighter director officer after returning from his
,g information;
mission shall report the following

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(l) Miles out of assigned sector searched and pc

of coverage.
(2) Any important contacts such as enemy warships
merchant ships,
fe (3) Any "unusual or unexpected weathor conditions.

AUTHMTICATBD;

W. S.'tfENDERSON,
Lieut. Condr., USNTv,
Flag Secretary.

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