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3113 RCAP
Normally 4VF willbe used for RCAP. Their primary respons
ibilityis protection of the submarine and downed personnel,
but they must be alert to assist by acting as communication
relay and as lookouts for enemy aircraft crossing their area*
3115 RLP&d?
Recovery of RAPCAP with DCAP is necessary in order to reduce
time upwind. Carriers must therefore be prepared to launch
relief HAPC^P by catapult 15 minutes prior to schedule time
provided a satisfactory wind can be obtained.
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viously^ ,di.stVibuted, will be referred yto by the large D-day or K-day number
in louver right corner. It is possible that due to further changes, an Air
Plan marked with a certain day willbe used on another day c Consequently,
instructions to execute, for example, the D-fl Day Schedule on D-f2 Day,
D-l Day
Task Group 58*4 Jnay be called on to provide Air Support for mine sweep
ing and underwater demolition activities. Details are available in Appendix
Ito Annex Item, ComPhibsPac No. A25^44» Unless otherwise directed, air A
craft for such support willnot be launched until Commander Task Group 58»4
receives request from Advance Coiiimander -Air Support Control Units. In antici
pation of such a request, CABOT 15d.1l have Support Group One consisting of
BVF and 'B VT in Condition 11 one-half hour before sunrise. If Support Group
One is launched, YORKTOWN will put Support Group Two of BVF 'and 8 VB into
Condition 11. Remainder of schedule vdll be issued by despatch in accordance
with requests made by CASCU to CTG 58.4. VF pilots assigned to Support Group
must also be briefed on TCAP over the objective in view of possibility their
being used on that duty. ,
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A complete D
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by Task Group 58,4 under circumstances where other Task Groups of Task Force,
5S are employed re.
1 D+l Day
The D-KL Day Plan originally issued divided the Air Support between Task
Groups 58.1 and 58.4» A complete D+l Day iilterriate Flan is provided here
with, covering the contingency that Task Group 5&»1 i s employed elsewhere*
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line to reads "r^Mning TG 58.1 at sunset."
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"Upon completion of strike sy ifordered detached,. Task Group
58.4 proceed toward a pos^.ion to llorthuard of H7O JIM for "D11
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Change No. 2 oo ComGarDiv SIX (CTG
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55.4) Operation Order
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. Insert attachec pages^ A^ (mtn air schedules),
aj.r scheo.i.'les;, C-I-ia
v-T-ia jand
C-111-7, in subject operation order.
A. V*. RADFORD
Distribution:
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in Task Force 5B
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and add "(DD-725) O'BRIEN" OUFERBRIDGE"
to "ADD".
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Under "DesDiv 119" delete "and O'BRIEN11 in parenthesis
Change "3DD"
Distribution:
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- Under "LOWRY" add "O'BRIEN 2"
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Page A-4- Para, 3510, change last word in second line to read "or".
Para. 3532, change "AllRed" opposite "YORKTOWN" in
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(CTG 58.4) OpOrder 2-45.
AUTHENTICATED:
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r' Appendix Ito Annex wA"s Para. 7, Add under "TOKYO BAY AREA":
t^Add to Para. 8: "NOTE: All selected sets and complete sets are to be
Page B-l-2 Colvunn 30 wider CIRCUIT delete 1!and Air Control Primary"
f Colttmn 35 imder CIRCUIT delete uand Air Control Primary"
/Column 31 under CIRCUIT delete Mand Air Control Secondary"
•Under WgO, HOW, WHffN add "This will be Primary IFD circuit
when radio silence is broken. fl
Page B-l-3 Column x under WD, gOW, WHEN add "Air Control and Air
Operations me ssages* Flash reports."
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58.4.4.2. Line 4, delete »%4i4.2^and".
page C-111-2, in instructions for 1200 change "Desron 60" to Desron
,47".
page C-111-3, in instructions for 1200 change "Desrons 50 and 60"
1 to "Desron 47".
\on page C-111-5, in instructions for 0700, D+B day: Line 4 change
58,4 to 58.1 and insert after "Advance Radar Pickets", "At least one
equipped yd.th YE,"S Line 5 and 6 delete all after "course", and re-
the following:||^H^HlM|^Hjj^HMl^^HHHmM
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To Distribution List.
Subject: Change No. 1 to ComCarDiv SIX (CTG 5&.U) Operation Order
No. 2-45.
1. The following changes shall be made to subject operation
order:
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Page 2
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Under "DesDiv 119" delete "and O t BRIEN" in parenthesis
and add "(DD-725) O»BRIEN« OTZTERBRIDGE". Change "3DD"
to HDD".
Page 2
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Under "LOWRY" add "O'BRIEN 2"
Annex <!A":
Page A-4.
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Para. 3532, change "AllRed" opposite "YORKTOWN" in
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YORKTOWf;:*"ISHIBASH3^ JKMQJJHBL OKUNPJA
RANDOLPIf lITO^Q'Sp^J |||||^RI, HMUMA, K3TAURA (S.S.)
(Code numerals willbe" furnished wh^n and ifassigned)
"Plan A" and "Plan Bl'B1 where used. These plans referred '
to i^^k '^f^m* to VBttGW-Vh z^> Appendix T\to, Annex C, ComFIRSTCarTaBJo
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Appendix Ito Annex "An iPara. 7, Add under "TOKYO BAY AREA11 :
(6) Kitaura seaplane station (36-OON UO-34E)§ 2* if^f h
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(7) Ishibashi (36-26N 139-SOE)
W) Dojojuku (36-33%- 139-59E) Ijll^t-I^M^""
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(10 lida (36«27N UO-26-30E|il|^fHI^HHfcs litomi)
(11) Mawatari (36-23N 14,0- 37E) (Previously list# as Mito, the corrected
location of which{ffgt^>s providea»*i3^ei?l«i^)
(12) Hinuma (36-19N UO-28E)
(13) Okunoya (35-53-3 ON UO-IZE) (Under construction)
Add to Para. 8: ttNOTE: All selected sets and complete sets are to be
accompanied by a plot chart and a first phase
P.I. report.
Annex *BWBW
- Communication Plan
Page B-l Para, 2120. Change condition TWO to read CONDITION TWO
DO NOT USE ANY FREQUENCIES below 30 Mcs. f
Page B-6 X. Add paragraph C. Whenever planes supplied with AN/ARC-1
VHF are transferred tho TG common crystal willbe removed
and the original crystals that come in the set will be
replaced and transferred with the plane.
9 February 194-5
Subject: \ Change No. Ito ComCarDiv 6 (CTG 5^.4.) OpOrder No, 2-4.5.
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Column 65 under _
WHO, jjjMtgg^N ii^frjafT&WSScout
ltfirBlSrffl ing LINK anil Raoar Picket Line report to
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"PLUNGER BASE11 (ficket line FDO) on this
channel. He may assign divisions to report
7 $k'%\S%d**^*: to other FD Destroyers on channel 3-C (H0.58)."
Column 4.2 under WHO, TO, WHEN First line, correct spell
ing of "will".
Page B-l-6 Line 10 Change second sentence to read "Duty and sector
letters change at 2201 local time."
Appendix L • to, Annex "Bw
Page B-TV-1 Para. Ic. Add.This plan will be put into effect only in
the absence of ComßatDiv 6 when TGC will control. Assign
ments will be made by despatch.
of events".
On page C-I-2: For subparagraph B(c) enter: Any rotations of the for-*
nation Axis will be performed about the center unless otherwise directed
by the T.G.C.
In. sub-paragraph B(j) correct second word to read "Forms".
On page C-I-4-t Sub-paragraph D(f) insert between "Order" and "Within"
the following", distance 1000 yards,".
Sub-paragraph E(b) correct spelling of "disposition" and "impracticable".
Sub- paragraph E(f), insert between "Ships" and "inside" the folloidng,
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On page C-11-1, sub- paragraph 3(a) change line 5 to read: "disposition
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58.4. .4-. 2. Line I, delete "58.4,.4..2 and".
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place lidth the following: "thirty miles (or at maximum TBS range from
forward picket) from center of T.'.G. 58.4-. Task Group 58.4- vdll furnish
destroyer for T.G, 58«1 normal southern picket station.".
Annex UDW
Add to Annex "D% page two paragraphs as follows:
IV PROPAGANDA LEAFLETS
A. The selection of propaganda leaflets, which are to be dropped over
enemy territory on each bombing strike in accordance with Para. 19
of Annex C, ComFirstCarTaskForPac 1 s Op. Order 1*4.5, will be left to the
discretion of individual, ship ls commanding officers as inventories
vdll vary from ship to ship. In this connection, it should be noted
that the leaflet serial-numbered 2021 has been ordered destroyed* In
general an effort should be made to 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 will cct forth the date, time, area over which dropped,
and quantity of each serial-numbered type leaflet dropped.
V FL/IK INFORMATION
3, Type encountered
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(CTG 58.4.) OpOrdcr 2-45.
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NOTE; 310 MIYAZAKIis assigned to TG 58.2 even thou^i its location is now Believed to be south
YORKTOWN RANDOIPH
of 32° North.
AMAMI FIELDS (One Sweep)
326 BYU 313 KUSHIRA assigned fields, kiiping Target Coordinator advised of developments so that he may direct
321 WAKIMOTO 318 SHIKINE Sweep 2 to best targets. Subsequent Sweeps willbe directed by Target Coordinator, keeping
324 TANIYAMA 312 SHIBUSHI Air Groups to assigned Areas, except in emergency.
360 TOJDffiARA 319 KOKUBU ARMAMENT: Sweeps 1 and 2 will carry no bombs or rockets in order to permit early arrival
329 ICHIKI 320 RONCHI at Target Area. Remaining Sweeps will carry rockets, instantaneous, and,
327 IBUSUKI 362 MAYAKONOJO NORTH when airborne opposition is reduced, will carry maximum load of GP bombs,
358 OHIRA 316 TAKAYAMA Strikes may be ordered. Load with Plan LOVE.
363 KORIMOTO
323 KAGOSHIMA (SS) 311 SAKITA (SS)
328 IBUSUKI (SS)
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12F
0615
0615
RAPCAP 2 4F
4F TCAP 3 12F CAP 2
CAP 12F
0930 JACK 2 4F Support 2 8F 8B
8B
Point E
E
CAP 1
0950 TCAP 1 Strike 2 JACK 1
Strike 1 RAPCAP 1
Support 3 8F 8T
TCAP 4 12F
uoo Support 1
TCAP 2
Support 4 8F 8T RAPCAP 3 4F
4F CAP
CAP 3 12F
TCAP 5 12F JACK
Point E 3 4F
4F
1230
1230
;. /
12h?
JACK 2 TCAP 3
1435
1435 TCAP 4 Support 3
It)
CAP
CAP 4 12F RAPCAP 4 4F
JACK 4F
II 1530
c 1545
1545
TCAP 5
5 Support 4
JACK 3
RAPCAP 33 CAP 3
1745 '
1805 Support 5 (1745)
(1745) TCAP 6 (1745) JACK 4(1805)
Maintain Night Deck CAP 4 (1805) RAPCAP 4 (1810)
1# Appendix 11, Annex Item, ConPhibePac A25-4A contains fulldetails on D-Day Support Missions* Pilots must be thoroughly familiar with Support
procedures. Missions assigned are to be carried out precisely on time with minimum communications and maximum effect.
2. This schedule does not provide all the aircraft requested by ComPhibsPac. The original plan called for two TGs to provide support, and
this schedule is maximum available from one TG.
3. Armament. Given favorable launching conditions, greater loads can be carried than specified by ComPhibsPac. This should be done, loading
more of the type bomb specified by ComPhibsPac. In view of the probability that NAPAIM will not be available in the quantity required,
Institute GP .Boobs, instantaneous fuze, where necessary.
4* VFN Pilots should be briefed for night CAP under CSA control, as they may be ordered to Target Area.
5. Aircraft of TG 52.2 will also be present. Cooperate particularly in communications.
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6. Air/Sea Rescue at objective handled through Commander Air Support Control Units.
7. Support Groups from Fast Carriers are numbered to distinguish from Support Groups based on CVE*s which are lettered.
D-DAY
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Dfi. Day (Alternate)
(Alternate) (In accordance Change. CFCTP Op* Order 1-45)
EVENT TIME YORKTOWN
YORKTOWN RANDOLPH LANttLEY CABOT
NO.
12F
0615
TCAP 3 12F
12F RAPCAP 2 CAP 2 12F
0930 JACK 2
SUPPORT 3 8F 8T
0950 STRIKE 1
1 TCAP 1 CAP 1
SUPPORT 1 JACK 1
RAPCAP 1
TCAP 4 12F SUPPORT 4 8F 8T
1100 TCAP 2
SUPPORT 2
SUPPORT 5 8F 8T TCAP 5 CAP 3 12F RAPCAP 3
1230 JACK 3
* 1245
1245
TCAP 3
SUPPORT 3
JACK 2 CAP 2
RAPCAP 2
SUPPORT. 6 8F 8B or T
T STRIKE 2 36F 158 15T
15T TCAP 6
9 1415
1435 TCAP 4
TCAP SUPPORT 4
10
RAPCAP 4 4F CAP 4 12F
JACK 4F
II 1530
IE 1545
SUPPORT 5 TCAP 5 CAP 3 JACK 3
RAPCAP 3
LAUNCH 4VFN if ordered
1730
1730
STRIKE 2
2
1745
1745
14 JACK 4(1805) TCAP 6(1745)
1805 SUPPORT 6(1745)
SUPPORT MAINTAIN NIGHT DECK RAPCAP 4(1310) CAP 4 (1805)
1. Appendix in, Annex Item, ComPhibsPac A25-44 contains fulldetails on Support Missions on D/lDay and thereafter.
2. Notes 3, 4,5, 6 and 7 for D Day apply.
D+ DAY
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D-3 DAT
EVENT timf YORKTOWH RANDOLPH LANOLE? CABOT
NO 1' ML LAUNCH LAND LAUNCH LAND LAUNCH LAND LAUNCH
&tPO*P | -*F CAP 1 8F CAP 1 22?
I 0635
9 0645 TARGET 1 4F
RCiPi 4F
!
£ 1245 SWEEP kk SWEEP 4B CAP 2 CAP 2
1530
1530 SWEEP 6A SWEEP 6B CAP 4 12?
12? CAP 4 8F
15 RAPCAP 3
,..
CAP 3 \ CAP 3
1 ,. 1 1
FIELD ASSIGNMENTS
SWEEP 1 will proceed to 25 where 1A will make Dtraiing attack covered by 18, After this attack
YORKTOTJ RANDOLPH Sweep 2A and 2B willhave closed sufficiently to assist 1A and IB who will move on toward KASHIWA
and HOICODA respectively. Sweep 1 will endeavor to cover entire area, in accordance with above
25 KONOIRE 26 HOICODA assignment, so that if can report on status of all fields. Sweep 2A and 2B attack any activity
28 TSUKUBA 27 HYAKURIGAHARA or good targets in coordination with 1A and 18. Sweep 2 ammunition must be cojlserved however, it
17 KASHIWA 80 HITACHI willremain in area after sweep 1 retires and until sweep 3 arrives. Information should be
20 YATABE 32 MITO relayed to Target Coordinator so that he may direct Sweeps 3 and those following. RCAP South of
21 KASUMIGAWA
22 KASUMIGAWA (SS)
18 NODA
23 SHIMAZU (SS)
30 ISHIOKA
31 TOMOBE
24 KASHHIA (SS)
53 UTSONOMIYA
HJUBO SAKI LIGHT may be used as communications relay from Target Area to Base and should be alert
to relay information of tactical Importance.
ARMAMENT.
tnv
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29 SEKBBOTO XT-Tos+\
XT-To/*\ Sweeps 1 and 2 will carry no bombs or rockets in order to permit early arrival at Target Area.
19 RYUGASAEC XT-otf Remaining sweeps willcarry rockets, instantaneous fuze, arjd, when airborne opposition is reduced,
3 3 UTso^<?/v\v//7 M&W#Tff-f<\ will carry maximum load of bombs, 500 pound GP, instantaneous $
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D-3 ALTERNATE
EVENT TIME YORKTOWN RANDOLPH LAN9L
NO. LAUNCH LAND LAUNCH LAND LAUNCH
RAPCAP 1 4F CAP 1 8F CAP 1 L2F
0635
STRIKE Ik 16F 158 15T STRIKE U3 16F 158 15T STRIKE 1C 8F 9T STRIKE ID 8F 9T
.
0715 1C & UD Strike Le«der
RAPCAP 2 4F CAP 2 8F
CAP 2 12F
0930
6 0945 SWEEP IB
SWEEP 1A RAPCAP 1 CAP 1 CAP 1
1100
STRIKE 1A STRIKE IB
TAHSET 1 RCAP 1 STRIKE 1C STRIKE ID
9
1130
SWEEP 2A SWEEP 2B
TARGET 3 4F STRIKE 2B 16F RAPCAP 3 4F CAP 3 8F
10
1230 STRIKE 2A
CAP 3
16F 158 15T
8F
RCAP 3
CAP 3
4F
4F
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STRIKE 2C 8F 9T
20 2D Strike Leader
STRIKE 2D 8F 9T
II 1245
CAP 2
RAPCAP 2 CAP 2
SWEEP SWEEP 3B
12 1345 3A
TARGET 2
RCAP 2
SWEEP 4A 20F JtAPQAP.,.4 4F
is 1430
SWEEP 4B 20F
D-3 (ALTERNATE
FIELD ASSIGNMENTS,
For Sweeps, remains same as D-3 Plan. Strike 2 assignments may be altered by target coordinator on basis of
For Strikes as follows. relative importance of fields as seen D-3 morning.
Strike U 27 HTAKDRIGAHARA ABMWSNT
IB 26 HOKODA
1C and D 25 KONOIKE Plan OBOE for VB -VT Strikes
2A 28 TSUKUBA Sweeps remain as for D-3
2B dO HITACHI
2C and D 21 KASUMI GAORA
D-31
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TARGET 4F (8F from this group bbj be ordered
ordered
0645
0645 out as CAP for T.G. 58,5)
STRIKE 1A 16F 158 15T STRIKE IB 16F 158 15T STRIKE 1C 8F 9T STRIKE ID eiF 9T
(Leader) RCAP 1 4F
4F
SWEEP 2A 16F CAP 2 8?
8?
0930 RCAP 2 4F
4F SWEEP 2B 12F
12F
TARGET 2 4F
4F
1250 SWEEP 2A
2A SWEEP 2B
CAP 2 CAP 2
RCAP 2 RAPCAP 2
SWEgP 3A 16F
16F RCAP 4 4F
1415 SWEEP 3B 16F
STRIKE 2D
It 1540 STRIKE 2B
2B STRIKE 2C CAP 3
STRIKE 2A
2A RCAP 3 CAP 3 RAPCAP 3
SWEEP 3B
CAP 4
IS 1745
SWEEP 3A
3A RCAP A
CAP 4
4 RAPCAP 4
D-2 Day
FIELD ASSIGNMENTS.
Division of fiel s in Target Area remains same as on D-3 day, Assignment of .w crs and Strike 2 will be made on basis
of information ol tamed D-3 day.
STRIKE 1
This Strike is to be led by YORKTOWN AGC against TACKIKAWA Engine Plant and aircraft on field. The attack willbe a
coordinated one using deck load from each carrier in greatest possible concentration.
ARMAMENT
-
Strike 1
Strike 2
-Plan iJIG
Plan OPTION
Sweeps Swwp 1 carry no rockets, sweeps 2 and 3 carry rockets, instantaneous
fuze.
D-2
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EVEMt TIME YORKTOWN RANDOLPH LANBLEY CABOT
NO. LAUNCH LAJNCH LAND
LAND LAUNCH LAND LAUNCH LAUD
CAP 1 8F CAP 1
0635 SNASP 1 4F4T
CAP 2 8P
8P CAP 2 8F
0945 SNASP 2 4F 4T
0955
SUPPORT tA
tA CAP 1
CAP 1
LEADER 1
1 SUPPORT IB SNASP 1
CAP 33 CAP 3 8F
8F
1225
1225
6 CAP 2
2
i
CAP 2
SNASP 2
SUPPORT 2A 16F 9B 9T
9T SUPPORT 2B 16P 9B 9T CAP 4 8F
8F CAP 4 8F
lEADER 2 4F
4F SNASP 4 4F 4B
1430
IAVS CAP 3
CAP 3
SNASP — -
t
i
1805
SUPPORT 2A SUPPORT 2P
2P CAP k
LEADER 2 SNASP
SNASP 4 CAP k
i
10
10 i
2&
Suppci 1 and 2 report on station at Initial Point William at 0820 and 1600 respectively and carry out assignments ordered by CSA
and AI; Coordinator. Leader 1 (YORKTOWN) vrill report to CSA for Support 1 and Leader 2 (RANDOLPH) for Support 2.
Air/Sea Rescue willbe handle., by CSA who should be furnished all details of downed pilots by Support Leader 1 and 2.
D* i
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EVENT YORKTOWN RANDOLPH LANBLEY CABOT
nMb
NO. UDNCH LAUD LA) LA] T.AWT> ITAT- 1A
SWEEP 2A 8F
8F SWEEP 2B 8F
0715
SWEEP 3A 16F
16F SWEEP 3B 12F
12F
0030 TARGET 2 4F
4F
RCAP 2 4F
RAPCAP 2 4F
4F SWEEP 4B 12F CAP 2 12F CAP 2
0930 SWEEP 4A 12E
6
6 0945 SWEEP 1A
1A SWEEP IB
58.5 CAP
CAP RAPCAP 1 CAP 1 CAP 1
SWEEP 5A 16F SWEEP 5B
5B
1045
1045
9 U3O
U3O
SWEEP 3A SWEEP 3B
3B
1230 RAPCAP 3 4F
4F SWEEP 6B 16F CAP 3 8F CAP 2 12F
10 SWEEP 6A 16F
16F RCAP 3 4F
TARGET 3 4F
U
U 3^45 SWEEP 4A SWEEP 4B CAP 2 CAP 2
RAPCAP 2
ie 1345
1345 SWEEP 5B
RCAP 2
SWEEP 5A TAEOaT 2
2
IS RAPCAP 4 4F
1430 •—V
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D& DAY
FIELD ASSIGNMENTS. YORKTOWN RANDOLPH
Sweep 1A will attack 78 or 77 depending on activity seen. Sweep IB will
78 TQYOHASHI 75 HAMAMATSU attack 75 or 76 on same basis. Target Coordinator will assign Sweep 2A
92 MEIJI 76 MIKATAGAHARA
MIKATAGAH and 2B to fields within their area or to Support 1A and 18. Sweep 1A and
77 OITSU 73 01 IB will cover areas assigned to their respective ships, attacking as
91 KAMEZAKI 72 YAIZU practicable and reporting to Target Coordinator on relative importance of
79 FDKUE 74 TENRYU fields. Target Coordinators will assign remaining sweeps.
90 KOWA
ARMAMENT Sweeps 1 and 2,N0 rockets. Remaining Sweeps Kockets., adding 500
pound GP, instantaneous, if airborne opposition reduced.
D+4
DA ALTERNATE
EVENT TIME YORKTOWN RANDOLPH LANSL CABOT
NO. LAUNCH LAUNCH LAUNCH LAND [LAUNCH LAUD
RAPCAP 1 CAP 1 SF !AP 1 12F
0635
STRIKE 1A 16F 158 15T STRIKE IB 16F 158 15T STRIKE 2£ fiF 9* STRIKE ID 8F 9T
0945 SWEEP IB
SWEEP 1A RAPCAP 1 CAP 1 CAP 1
SWEEP 3A 16F SWEEP 3B 16F
1045
1100
STRIKE 1A STRIKE IB STRIKE 1C STRIKE ID
TARGET 1 RCAP 1
9 1130
SWEEP 2A SWEEP 2B
II 1245
CAB? 2
RAP6AP 2 CAP 2
SWEEP 3B
1345 SWEEP 3A TARGET 2
RCAP 2
SWEEP 4A 20F RAPCAP 4 4F
IS SWEEP 4B 20F
U3O
D& (ALTERNATE)
FIELD ASSIGNMENTS ARMAMENT.
DA Plan.
-
1635
TARQET 1 4F RCAP 1 4F
4F
0645
RAPCAP 2 4F
4F CAP 2 8F
CAP 2 12F
0930
0945
0945 SWEEP IB
SUSP 1A
1A RAPCAP 1 CAP 1 CAP 1
SWEEP 3A 16F SWEEP 3B 16F
7
1045
1100
1100 STRIKE 1A STRIKE IB
TARGES 1 RCAP 1 STRIKE 1C STRIKE ID
1130
SWEEP 2A SWEEP 2B
1230 TARGET 3 4F STRIKE 2B 16F 158 1! ;t RAPCAP 3 /4F CAP 4 8F
10 STRIKE 2A 16F 158 15T RCAP 3 4F STRIKE 2C 8F 9T STRIKE 2D 8F 9T
CAP 3 8F
8F BAP 3 4F
12 45
tf
tf CAP 2
RAPCAP 2
2 CAP 2
STEEP 3B
J* 1345
1345 TARGET 2
SWEEP 3A
3A RCAP 2
SHEEP 4A 20F
20F RAPCAP 4 4F
SWEEP 4B 20F
20F
U3O V
V
1530
STRIKE 2A STRIKE 2B STRIKE 2C STRIKE 2D
CAP 3 CAP 3 RAPCAP 3 CJP 3
15 1745
1745 NCJL
NCJL 2VFN SWEEP 4B
NIGHT DECK
DECK SVtEEP4A RCAP 3
TARGET 3 RAPCAP 4 CAP 4 CAP
When
When
Ordered
Ordered
NCAP
NCAP
D/5DAI
D/5
FIELD ASSIQtttENTS
ARMAIHff
-
Sweep 1 No Rockets
Strike 1 Sweep 2,3, and k, Rockets adding 500 #BP,
This strike is assigned the SHIZUKO Engine Plant and willbe led by YORKTOWN AGC, instantaneous, if airborne opposition^r educed.
employing deck load from each carrier in a coordinated and concentrated attack. -
Full advantage most be taken of the experience gained on D-2 Day attack against
TACHIKAWA Engine Plant to improye tactics for this type of attack*
Strike 2
Strike 1 Plan JIG
Strike 2 -. Plan JIG
Recommendations for changes in Strike*
D+
This Strike willprobably repeat Strike 1, unless new intelligence or damage loadings based on experience in TOKYO Area
assessment indicates advisability striking another target. willbe considered.
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0720
0720
12F
DRECCO 1A 8F DRECCO IB IOP
IOP
0730
0730
1000 RAPCAP 2
2 AF
AF CAP 2 12F
CAP 2 SF
STRIKE 1A 8F 9T
9T STRIKE IB 8F 9T
1015
RAPCAP 1
CAP 1 CAP 1
SW3SP 2A 8F SWEEP 2B 8F
8F
RCAP 2 2F
2F
1100
1100
1115
SWEEP 14 SWEEP IB
DRECCO 1A DRECCO IB
PHOTO 1A PHOTO IB
IB
RCAP 1
RAPCAP 3 4F PHOTO SUPPORT 2B 8F 9T (L) CAP 3 12F CAP 3 8F
1300 PHOTO SUPPORT 2A 8F 9T PHOTO 2B AF 2FP PHOTO SUP. 2C 8F 6T PHOTO SUP, 2D 8F 6T
PHOTO 2A /»F 6Fp DRECCO 2B 8F AB (repeat 1A) PHOTO 2C AF IFP PHOTO 2C AF IFP
DRBCCO 2A BY AB (repeat 1A)
1315 STRIKE lA
10
10 CAP 2 STRIKE IB
RAPCAP 22 CAP 2
SWH3P 3A 227 SWEEP 3B 12F "i
IAAS RCAP 3 2F
1500
SWEEP 2A
2A SWEEP 2B
RAPCAP A AF
AF CAP A L2F
1615
CAP A 8F
V
1815
SWEEP 3B
SWEEP RCAP 3
1850
CAP A
RAPCAP 4 CAP 4
DRBCCO 1is to be a fast search, modifying sectors to avoid flying over land.
DRECCO 2is same as 1, except that attacks against small ships will be made. Sectors may be reinforced where DRECCO 1 has
shown enemy vessels to be present*
PHOTO missions willbe flown in accordance App. 1, Annex A. PHOTO SUPPORT missions will standby to attack anti-aircraft installations
on request from PHOTO 1A or 2A. Any PHOTO or PHOTO SUPPORT missions completing early, willreturn to base to land at Ul5.
PHOTO SUPPORT 1 A willinclude leader of PHOTO SUPPORT 1, who will act as Target Coordinator, directing attacks requested
by PHOTO 1A« PHOTO SUPPORT 2A will include leader for same purpose.
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