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MAPS: PHILIPPINu E Islands, Small Scale 1:1,000, 000.PEILIPPINE Islands, Intermediate Scale - 1:250,000.CENTRAL LUZON Area, Medium Scale - 1:50,000.CENTRAL LUZON;Area, Large Scale - 1:25,000.

1. a. Annex 1: Intelligence.

b. (1) (a) The Sixth Army, consisting of I Corps, XIV Corps, 25th InfantryDivision, 11th Airborne Div.ision, 13th Armored Group, 6thPanger Battaliond and 1.86th RCT, supported by Allied air andnaval forces, lands and establishes beachheads in the I'mAYENGULF Area of CENTRAL LUZOCN; destroys hostile forces thereinand reoccupies the CENTRAL PLAINS - }MANILA Area.

(b) Phases of the Sixth Army Operation:

1. Phase I: An amphibious assault to seize and consolidate- beachheads in the LINGAYEN- DAMORTIS Area of LINGAYEN

GULF, and to initiate the establishment of air and basefacilities therein.

2. Phase II: An attack to destroy all hostile forces in thearea north of the AGNO RIVER, and to seize and securecrossings of the AGNIO RIVER.

3. Phase III: The destruction of hostile forces in theCENTRAL PLAINS Area; the continuation of the attack tocapture MANILAo

(2) The I Corps, reinforced, on the left (East) flank of the Sixth Army,lands on S.-Day at H-Hour in the DAGUPAN - LMABILAO Are, divisionsabreast, 6th Infantry Division on the right (Veest). 43d InfanbtyDivision on the left (East); att!acks vigorously to destroy hostilefo^":cs encountered; seizes and secures the Army beachhead in theI Corps Zone of Action; establishes and maintains contact wvith T-he

58th ROCT on the left (North) and -with the X.V Corps on the r.i.ght(WOest); prot-ects the le.ft (East) flank of Sixth Army; seizes 'andholds DAGU-PAN BETIDGE Lun.til. relieved by eler ents of XIV Corps, orif DAGUPAN B1RIDGC" E has, been d tryd secu-res a crossing at thatpoin.t and prepares to seize anad secure crossings over the AGO.'RIVER within the I Cour)ps Zone of Action when directed by the Com-manding General, Sixth Army.

(3) The h3d Infantry Divisioni, reinforced, on the left (East) flank ofthe I Corps, lands on S-Day at H-Hour in the SAN FABIAN - MABT' OArea (¥white Beaches #/1 #2L2 'and #3) -destroys hostile forces andestablishes an initial beachhead; attacks vigorously to the Ncrth-east to seize and hold the high ground to deny observation to theenermy; u.ing a minim.u force, pushes rapi.Ly to the North to blockthe advance of hco-bile forces from the direction of RABO.N untilre.lie',sed by the 153thl RCT, usin.g elemen:s of the 533d. EB&SR? es-tabb.ises ferry service over the .BTUED RIVER at SAN FABIAN a.s soonas 'the initial beachhead- S estibaitished; attacks yigorously to theSouth and East, itithin the Division Zone of Action: to destroy allhostile* forces therein a$nd to extend the initial beachhead to the

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limit of the Annrmy beachhead; establishes and maintains contact Wi, Irhthe 6th Infantry Division on the right (TWest) and with thne li',-'RCT on S t 2 on the left (North); and protects the Northeast andEast flank of the Sixth Army.

(4) The I Corps Reserve (63d RCT) prepares to land on either White orBlue Beach as directed; furnishes one rifle company and one ATplatoon for the defense of the I Corps CP; and prepares to reinforceeither the 6th or 43d Division, or to move to an assembly area inthe vicinity of SAN FABIAN.

(5) Naval Gunfire Support: Annex 7.

(6) Air Support: Annex 8.

2o a. 6th Infantry Division, reinforced, (less 63d RCT, I Corps Reserve) onthe right (West) flarnk of the I Corps -11:

(1) On S-Day at H-Hour, land in the DAGCUPRN - SAN FABIAN Area (BlueBeaches #1 and t/2), regiments abreast, 1st Infantry on the left,20th Infantry on the right ,

(2) Push rapidly to the South making its main effort in the Zone ofAction of the 1st Infantry; establish an initial beachhead (Line1-1); seize and hold the bridges on the LOSILACABLA - DAGUPAN Road;and, immediately upon landing, using a minimum force, attack ag-gressively and secure the peninsula immediately South of .the mouthof the BUED RIVER to cover the landing of elements of the 43d 'Infantry Division on White Beach #3. (Annex 3: Operations Map ~#1)

(3) Seize and hold the road junctions at NANGALDAN and block any enemymovement from the South and East.

(4) Seize and hold the DAGUPAN Bridge in the Zone of Action of XIV Corps;if bridge has been destroyed, secure a river crossing at that pointsuntil relieved by elements of that Corps.

(5) Attack vigorously to the South within the Division Zone of Actiondestroying all hostile forces therein, and extend the initial beach-head to the limit of the Army beachhead.

(6) Establish and maintain contact with the XIV Corps on the right(WTest) and -with the 43d Infantry Division on the left (East).

b. S-Day - 9 January 1945 (Target Date).

H-Iour - To be announced°H-1. our

c. Troops: organization for Combat (Annex 2a, b, c, and d).

3. Annex 3, Operations Maps No. 1 and 2:

ao 1st Infantry, reinforced idll:

(1) On S-Day at 1--Hoiur, land on Blue Beach ,1 (East) with two battalionsabreast and immediately seize. Line X-X i.thin its Zone of Action.

(2) Eml.oying a nnirrnum force ' seize the peninsula South of the mortho ' the B.UED .i;TER and f.c.oia tils area cover -t.e lantlng of elem..ntsof the 43d Infantry Division on white Beach 73.

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movement from the South and East.

(5) Establish and maintain contact with the 43d Infantry Division onits left and with the 20th Infantry on its right.

(6) Protect the left flank of the Division.

(7). Advance on Division Order from Line 2-2 and seize Line 3-3 vithinits Zone of Action and destroy hostile forces therein,

bo 20th Infantry, reinforced, wvill:

(1) On S-Day at l-Hour, land on Blue Beach #2 (West) with two battalionsabreast and immediately seize Line X-X within its Zone of Action.

(2) Upon landing, pass one battalion (not committed to assault landing)to Division control as Division Reserve,

(3) Making its main effort on its left, advance rapidly to the South,seizing successively line 1-1 and Line 2-2 wvithin its Zone of Action,

(4) Seize and hold the bridges on the LOSILACABLA - DAGUPAN Road.

(5) Seize and hold a crossing over the DAGUPATN RIVER, East of DAGUPANin the Zone of Action of the XIV Corps, until relieved by elementsof that Corps.

(6) Establish and maintain contact with the XIV Corps (37th Div) onits right.

(7) Protect the right flank of the Division.

(8) Advance on Division Order from Line 2-2 and seize Line 3-3 withinits Zone of Action and destroy hostile forces therein.

c, 63d RCT:

(1) CoiUposition: Annex 2d,

(2) mrill pass to control Commanding General, I Corps, as I Corps Re-serve, on arrival in the objective area and prior to landings

d. 6th Division Reserve (one battalion, 20th Infantry) will:

(1) Upon landing on Blue Beach #2 (vTest), move to designated assemblyarea and report to Commlander, Shore Party, for labor duty on BlueBeach.

(2) Assemble in Division Reserve, as directed by the Commanding General,6th Infantry Division, prepared to reinforce either the 1st Infan-try or 20th Infantry.

(3) Furnish one rifle platoon, reinforced, for the defense of the 6thDivision CP.

e. 6th Cav Ron Tr, reinforced:

(1) Attached: 1 Plat, Co "D", 716th Tank Bn. -.

(2) The Amphibious Tank Platoon (8 LVT A-l's), 6tHC"aV- Rcn Tro6p'"Willbe under the direst control of the CO, Co "B", 727th Amplb-bi.o-s

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Tractor Bn during the amphibious movementz aM rg g tiveupon their arrival ashore, the left (East) four LVT A-l 6 sb thisplatoon are attached to the 1st Infantry and the right (West) fourLVT A-l s are attached to the 20th Infantry. The entire platoonwill revert to the control of the 6th Cav Rcn Troop upon DivisionOrder, or in any event upon seizure of Line 2-2.

(3) The 6th Cav Rcn Troop, reinforced (less Amph Tank Plat) will beattached initially to the 20th Infantry; will revert to Division,control upon Division Order, or in any event, after seizure ofcrossing over DAGUPAN RIVER; and will be; prepared on relief toinitiate reconnaissance rwithin the Divi:sion Zone of Action to theSouth toward Line 3-3.

f. Field Artillery: Annex 9o

(1) 6th Division Artillery (less 53d Field Artillery Bn); 55th FieldArtillery Bn (155 How); Det, Btry "B", 289th Field Artillery ob-servation Bn; and Det, Survey Platoon, 671st Engineer TopographicCo attached~, will support the advance of the Division to successivephase lines, prepared to mass fires along the front of the Di-vision, assist Corps Artillery in counter-battery fires and beresponsible for coordination of Field Artillery and AntiaircraftArtillery fires on land targets.

(2) organization:

(a) 1st Field Artillery Bn and 51st Field Artillery Bn are at-tached initially to the 1st and 20th Infantry, respectively.Battalions will revert to Division control when comnmnicationashore is established and will be in direct support of cor-responding Infantry Regiments.

(b) 80th and 55th Field Artillery Bns general support,

g. Antiaircraft Artillery: Annex 10o

h. Engineers: Annex 11.

(1) 6th Engineer Bn (less Dets):

(a) SWill land on Blue Beach #2 and assemble in designated area.

(b) Cots "A" and "B", initially attached to 1st and 20th Infantry,will revert upon seizure of Line X-X to control of the CO,6th Engineer Bn, Co "A" continuing in direct support of the1st Infantry and Co "B" in direct support of the 20th Infan-try. Co "C 1" attached to 63d Infantry.

(c) Will initiate immediate reconnaissance for crossings over theBINLOC RIVER between BONUAN BOQLIG and the BUED RIVER for thepassage of all Division vehicles, including medium tanks.

(d) l.ill be prepared on two hours notice to assemble in DivisionReserve.

(2) 543d EB&SR, reinforced, will be responsible for the loading atthe near shore and the unloading of amphibious ships and craft andthe movement of supplies, equipmen. and vehicles to dumps andassembly areas on the far shore (c#po0d-ion with Navy)~ SeeShore Party Plan, Annex 7, AdmO I/ It Ie perepared on DivisionOrder to assemble 200 men in Diviion Reserve ~o (2) hou lrsnotice. It will move AAA.. AW units to initial T his,· .-- D A

(FO 1, Hq 6th Inf Div, 28 Nov 44, contd)

i. Chemical: Annex 12.

(1) 98tth Chemical Bn attachlenta: o ! 'AdiB SY: Co "D" less 1platoon; to 20th Infantr3 ,.t trtoon, C o "D"; Prov Platoon Co "A"

(2) Co "A", 98th Chemical Bn (less Dets), after landing on Blue Beach#t2, will assemble in designated area under Division control andawait orders.

jo Tanks (less 1 Platoon, Co "D", 716th Tank Bn):

(1) Co "A", 716th Tank Bn, vill:

(a) Land on Blue Beach #1 and assemble under Division control indesignated area.

(b) Initiate prompt reconnaissance of suitable routes of approachover terrain favorable to tanks within the Zone of Action ofthe 1st Infantry.

(c) Establish and maintain contact with CO, 1st Infantry, preparedto support that regiment on Division Order.

(2) Co "C", 44th Tank Bn, will:

(a) Land on Blue Beach #2 and assemble under Division control inthe designated area.

(b) Initiate prompt reconnaissance of suitable routes of approachover terrain favorable to tanks within the Zone of Action ofthe 20th Infantry.

(c) Establish and maintain contact with CO, 20th Infantry, pre-pared to support its advance on Division Order.

k. Amphibious Tractors:

(1) During the amphibious movement and landing, Co "B", 727th AmphibiousTractor Bn (plus 4th, 5th, and 6th Prov Platoons) and the AmphibiousTank Platoon, 6th CaV Ron Troop will be under the control of the CO,Co "B", 727th Amphibious Tractor Bn.

(2) Effective upon arrival ashore, Co "B", 727th Amphibious Tractor Bn(less 2d Platoon and Lth and 6th Prov Platoons) is, attached to the1st Infantry and will revert to Division control on Division order,or in any event upon arrival at Line 2-2, and assemble in designnated area.

(3) Effective upon arrival ashore, 2d Platoon, and 4th and 6th Prov,Platoons, Co "B", 727th Amphibious Tractor Bn are attached to the20th Infantry a d will revert to Division control on Division Order,or in any event upon arrival at Line 2-2, and assemble in desig-nated area.

1. 293d JASCO will initially provide air and naval gunfire liaison for bat-talions, regiments, and Division.

m. llth Air Support Party aill land on Blue Beach I1l (East) and will set upin the vicinity BINLOC to perform primary mission. Twelve ALP's (3 -Regimental, and 9 - Battalion) xll initially accompany JASCO units and-will be prepared, upon vithdrawal of JASCO units, to provide air liaisonfor infantry units indicated,.

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x. (1) Embarkation Groups, including rear echle e.

(2) Approach Plan: Annex *.

(3) Landing Plan, Blue Beach. Annex 6.

(4) Command Control: During the amphibious movement and landing, theommanmdir, Nava1 Attack Group, is in control of all amphibious

operations. Control of forces ashore passes to Division Commanderafter his arrival ashore and upon his notification to the Commanderof his supporting Naval Attack Group that he is ready to assume com-mand of his forces ashore.

(5) Notification: Regimental Commanders will promptly notify the Com--- n g General, 6th Infantry Division, when they have assumedcommand of their forces ashore.

(6) Phase Lines: Leading elements of assault units immediately uponr Ta-i-{-tTie beach will advance speedily to Phase Line X-X, effect-ing only such reorganization enroute as can be accomplished whilein motion.- At Phase Line X-X, only a short pause sufficient forhasty reorganization will be made, after which the advance to suc-ceeding Phase Lines vwll be resumed promptly. Units will reportupon reaching each Phase Line.

(7) Mopping-up: Assault waves will by-pass enemy positions encounter-~'d, ul§ess they actively resist their advance. The mission ofcapturing and mopping-up these positions Vill be assigned to supportwaves.

(8) Reports:

(a) Immediate reports will be made to this headquarters when lead-ing elements cross the Beach Road and when initial contactwith the enemy has been gained.

(b) Unit Commanders will report without delay all information con-cerning their local situation, including location of friendlyand enemy troops, our own and enemy casualties, and enemyidentifications.

(c) In addition to the above, Infantry Regimental Commanders willreport hourly on the hour a brief summary of the situation ontheir front in their respective Zones of Action.

(d) Unit Reports will be submitted to this headquarters by 1700daily covering the period 1500 to 1500, Negative reports arerequired.

(9) Reconnaissance: Vigorous reconnaissance will be conducted through-ou-t e advance to gain and maintain contact with hostile elementsand to develop the situation,

(10) Consolidation: All ground gained will be consolidated and held ata-- costs-Tthdrawal from advanced- or front line positions willbe made only on Division Order.

(11) Counter-attacks: All commanders Mill insure adequate preparations(TorTieTe-s against day and nigh? )^ter-attacks and hostile armor.Particular attention will be paidi tc ' l nation of supportingfires. 'A M* '. *I J i&

(FO 1, Hq 6th Inf Div, 28 Nov hh4, contId)

(12) Hostile Landing Attack: WThen: a.ng attack against oneo_ our .occupie' areas is iie:lt ori in progress, the control ofall eleiments in the` threatened area passes to the control of thesenior ground'force commander in the threatened area.

(13) Safeguarding Civilians: Commanders will direct all echelons thatevery eT , comipa'ible -with the tactica' situation,~ il be madeto safeguard the lives and property of the Filipino people.

(lh) Pilfering and Looting: Unit commanders will take positive actiofnto insure the safeguarding of captured stores and equipment againstpilfering and looting by members of their forces and by local in-habitants.

(15) Firing on Planes: Units in the vicinity of AAA defenses will underno circtuis-'ances fire at planes. Units removed from AAA defensesw11 fire at planes only when attacked by them.

(16) Briefing of Troops: All commanders vill brief troops aboard shipaiTer saili ng,

(17) Sand Bags: All vehicles will be sancd-bagged to minimize injury top.Eoinel from land mines .

(18) Synchronized Watches: Watches will be synchronized with shiptsEime ju-- prmior--t ebarkatbion and daily thereafter with PMlessageCenter, 6th Infantry Division.

(19) Plans: Regimental Commanders will submit their orders to thiseET:quarters on or before 8 Decermber 19h44 For planning purposes,

direct communication is authorized between Regimental Commandersand commanders of units designated as Regimental attachments. At-tachments effective 12 December 1944.

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5e a, Signal Orders: Annex 13o

b. Comaand Posts:

(1) Afloat:

(a) 6th Infantry Division: With Commander of Naval Attack Groupenroute and during landing operations, APA FREMLONT° (Note:Assistant Division Commander and 2d Echelon 6th DivisionHeadquarters,, APA LEONAI iWOODo)

(b) 1st Infantry: APA OCHARA.

(c) 20th Infantry: APA CALLA-TAY.

(d) 63d RCT: APA BALfl\E~r-L

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(2) Ashore:

(a) 6th Infantry Division:

(b) 1st Infantry: To be reported.

(c) 20th Infantry: To be reported.

(3) Axis of signal communication: BINLOC - IJANGALDAN - SANTA BARBARA.

EDTIIN D. PATRICK,Major General, U. S. A.,

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Dot, Hq & Hq Co, 98th Cml Bn543d EB&SR

*55th FA Bn424th Med Coll Co608th Med Clr Co29th Evac Hosp

*37th Field Hosp6th Port Surg Hospllth Port Surg Hosp15th Port Surg Hosp2d Plat, 36th MP Co48'th Ord 1mM Co622d Ord Ammo Co558th Rhd Co (loss 1 Plat & Det4188th QM Sv Co294th Port Co3448th QM Trk Co466th Amiph Trk Co293d J^0S CO244th Port Co (less 1 Plat)Naval Beach Party (w//543d L' 3&SR)Observers (to G53)

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1800I 28 Nov 1944ANNEX NO. 1 TO F. 0. 1, INTELLIGENCE.

MAPS: 1/25,000 Battle map, 1/50,00oo0, 1/250,000 Philippine Series.

Ie SUMMARY 0F THE ENE.Yff SITUATION.

a. General Activity.

(1) Defensive development and reinforcement of the enemy strength on the Is-land of LUZON has been accelerated during the months of September andOctober. Special attention has been given to the most likely landingbeaches and the avenues of approach to MANILA and in the establishingof mobile centrally located reserves.

(2) Construction of coastal defenses has been accelerated and sea approachesto favorable landing beaches are reported to be mined.

(3) It is indicated that Naval troops are charged with the defense of majorport facilities and Army troops with the overall defense of the Island.

(4) Enemy air facilities continue to be maintained and developed. As of20 November he had 49 operational airfields 6n LUZON and at present anestimated 486 planes, the biulk of which are concentrated around CLARKair center.

(5) Large reserves of all classes of supplies are accumulated at centrallylocated dumps, public buildings being used for warehouses.

b. Enemy Dispositions, Identifications and Strenths. (See Incl # 4)

(1) Operational Area (LINGAYEN GULF and CENTRAL VALLEY Sout to TARLAC).

(a) Identified Units Combat Service Total

12th Defense AA Unit 300 30032nd Airfield Bn 400 400127th Airfield Bn 400 40021st Airfield Co 200 20047th Airfield Co 200 20079th Brig 103rd Div 4,000 4.,000

4,300 1,200 5,500

(b) Unidentified & Estimated Units.

One Inf Division u/i 16,000 16,000One u/i IMB 4,000 4.000One Engr Re gt 800 800One Ind Arty Regt (2 Btry's

155 mm) 1,000. 1,000One half Ind Arty Regt, 75 mm 925 925Coast Arty .and Naval TrcDps 1,000 1,O00Ser2irice (Intendance, etc., ) 4,800 4.800One Tank Bn 975 975

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(2) Reserves Capable of Intervention.

2nd Armored Division (SIBULSPRINGS, PAPAGA, PSNAIKANDO,COSTELLAN0 AREA) 11,228 11,228Miscellaneous Inf andArmored (CABANATUAN) 8,000 8,000

19,228 19,228

(3) Rear Areas. Mobile Base &Combat Service Total

CAGAYAN VALLEY 10,,000 5,000 15,000NTI COAST 7,000 4,000 11,000BALER and DINGALEN BAYS 3,000 1,000 4,000W COAST and BATAAI PENINSULAI 5,000 2,000 7,000MANILA - BATANGAS PROVINCE 22,572 34,700 57,272BICOL PENINSULA 7, 000 3, 000 10,000

TOTAL....... 54,572 49,700 104,272

GRAND TOTAL LUZON 104,27235, 00019 8 228

158:,500

(4) Location of Identified Unit HQ.

(a) Southern Area Army - MANILA- Gen YAIA'SHITA.

(b) 14th Area Army- SAN FERNANDO (PAiPANGA) - Field Marshal TERAUCHI,Hisaichi (?)

(c) 2nd Arxiored Division - £N MIGUEL - Lt Gen I'ffLNAiK, Yoshiharu(?)

(d) 103rd Division - TUGUEGLAADO (CAGAY 1 N VALLEY) -Lt Gen MURAOK/, ,Yutaka.

(e) 8th Division - BjATANGAS PROVINCE - Lt Gen YOKOYAMA, Shizuo.

(f) 105th Division - NAGA - Lt Gen TSUDA, Yoshitake.

c. Enenmy activities.

(1) Heaviest defensive activity in LUZONhts been-,in the LING^YEN ...GLFc reawith coastal guns, tank traps and trench systems and fortificatioms beingconstructed behind beaches.

(2) Defensive preparations in' the rest of LUZON at all"possible landing .points follow the same pattern as above.

d. Reserves Capable of Intervention after S-Day.

(1) Forces in any portion of LUZON excluding BICOL PENINSULA must be consid-ered as reserves capable of intervention in any area excepting BICOLPENINSULA. Forces in BICOL PENINSULA are naturally supporting :~tughlto a lesser degree. ''' '

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(2) Reinforcement of LUZON from other areas $6 a capability; howvever, if ourcontrol of the sea approaches is as complete as in past operations, anyattempts at reinforcement will be very hazardous an.d in no great numbers.This type of intorve, ntion will probably be of an infiltration nature andconducted with small coastal craft which is a slow tedious process andsufficient numbers to greatly affect the situation cannot be quicklytransported~

e. Enemy Capabilitioso

(1) Attack of our forces onroute by air and naval fcrceso

(2) Continued reinforcement and construction of defenses prior to S-day,

(3) Vigorous defenses of landing beaches on S-day with counterattacks usingmobile reserves,

(4) Defense of landing beaches with successive delaying actions at centralpoints along the route of advance of our troops.

f. Relative Probabilities0

(1) Enemy papabilities will probably be employed in the order (2), (1), (3),(4). -

(2) If the enemy learns of our irtentions he will concentrate reinforcementson our landing beaches and attempt to destroy us at the water's edge.However, -with the number of approaches accessible to our forces, it isbelieved that he will continue the reinforcement of all areas and concen-tration of mobile reserves in the same pattern. now evident,

(3) Although the enemys sea and air power has suffered heavy losses, hestill has sufficient Naval and air potential to employ capability (1)witlh considerable effect.

(4) The .present disposition of forces is designed to emrploy both capabilities(3) and (4) with emphasis on (4).

2, > ES 1.,N: ..T&t EIJJE.NTS OF INFORMA TION.

a, Will our lahding be Opposed? If so, what is the strength and character ofthe defenses, particularly on or near the beach?

be Will the enemy oppose our crossing of the BINLOC RIVER?

c. When, where, and in what strength will the enemy counterattack?

do Will the enemy defend MANGALDAN? Will he defend the LOSILACABLA- DAGUPANbridges? .

e. When. where, and -in whnat form will the enemy employ his armored forces?

f: When: in what'strength, and from where can the enemy be reinforced in ourZ of A?

g. Wha- i.s the rnature of the strea:.s and other obstacles along our axis ofadacu:'? 'hai:t o" r c , ssing- exist? To what oxtnt can streams be forded byor: t, 6;,:ps': and vehicles? What is the corndition cf roads and bridges inour Z of A?: '-'i

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3. RECONNAISSANCE AND OBSERVATION MISSIONS.

a. PCAU will, upon landing, recruit and organize native scouts for reconnais-sance patrols,

b. 1st infantry.

(1) Report promptly extent and type of enemy defenses South of BINLOC RIVER.

(2) Reconnoiter and report crossings of BINLOC RIVER in its Z of A.

(3) Reconnoiter and report extent of occupation of MANGALDAN by the enemy.

(4) Upon arrival at phase lines, reconnaissance patrols will push vigorouslyto the next.

c. 20th Infantry.

(1) Report promptly extent and type of enemy defenses South of BINLOC RIVERin its Z of A.

R(2) eport promptly condition of bridges on LOSILACABLA - DAGUPAN road andof DAGUPAN BRIDGE.

(3) Reconnoiter and report extent of enemy occupation of DAGUPAN.

(4) Upon arrival at phase lines, push reconnaissance vigorously tothe next.

d. 6th Reconn Troop (Upon reversion to Div control),

(1) Reconnoiter the area between the Corps Boundary on the right and the43rd Div Boundary on the left to phase line 3-3.

(2) Report promptly whether MAPANDAN, SANTA BARBARA, CALASIAO, and MALASIQUI. . -are occupied.

(3) Reconnoiter for routes passable to vehicles running North and South, andEast and West, through CABARUAN HILLS.

(4) Reconnoiter and report extent of enemy occupation of CABARUAN HILLS.

e. Division Engineer,

(1) Report promptly condition and capacity of bridges in our Z of A.

(2) Report condition of main supply road - MANGALDAN - SANTA BARBARA .CATABLAN - UNZAD - VILLASIS.

f. Division Artillery. .

(1) Liaison planes, when available, will:

(a) Keep enemy territory under surveillance within limits prescribed bythe CG, Division Artillery, and report location, direction of movementand strength of enemy foot and motor columns.

go Cmdr, Support Aircraft, is requested (at 0600, 1000, 1200 and 1600 daily):

(i) Observe and report enemy concentr-ation and movement$s ':!eg:

(a) URDANETA- SANTA BARBARA Road.* =. '-** ' * :

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(b) MALASIQUI - SANTA BARBARP - MANGALDAN - SAN FABIAN Road.

(c) MALASIQUI - MACABITO CALASIAO - DAGUPAN Road.

(d) MAPANDAN - M/LANAY - CALASIAO Road.

(e) SAN JACINTO - DAGUPAN Road.

(f) SAN FABIAN - BINLOC DAGUPAN Road.

(2) Execute photograph`' `econnaissance missions as requested through JASCOanld/or SAP.

4. MEASUPRER FOR H&NDLiTG !iISONERS AND CAPTIRED DOCUMENTS.

a. See par. 3, Intelligence SOP, 6th Infantry Division, dated 1 November 1944.

b. Interrogation teams will be assigned to each Regimental Headquarters.

5. MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS.

a. Mas - 1/25,000, 1/50,000, 1/250,000 PHILIPPINE Series; 1/1,000,000 Australi-an Aeronautical Charts. The initial issue of all maps and photographs will,be made without requisition. Additional maps required will be requested fromthe 6th Engineer Battalion through the AC of S, G-2. t

6. COUNTER INTELLIGENCE.

a. See par. 4, Intelligence SOP, 6th Infantry Division, dated 1 November 1944.

7. PROPAGANDA.

a. All propaganda activities will be under control of the AC of S, G-2.

8. REPORTS AND DISTRIBUTION.

a. See par. 7, Intelligence SOP, 6th Infantry Division, dated 1 November 1944.

b. Special reports will be submitted, including affidavits of witnesses and ofa medical Offiicer when jssible, of all incidents of cannibalism, atrocities,and violatioils of rules of land warfare.

9. REPORT E RS PHIOTOGR2Ji'HRS OBSERVERS AND RA^DIO BROADCASTERS.

a. See par. 6, Intelligence SOP, 6th Infantry Division, dated 1 November 1944..

By command of Major General PATRICK:

BRUCE PALMER, JR.Lt. Col., G.S.C.,Chief of Staff.

OFFICIALL: /:.......BLAKE,

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