Basic Outline Plan for "Blacklist" Operations to Occupy Japan Proper and Korea after Surrender or Collapse
Abstract
This basic outline plan covers operations to occupy Japan Proper and Korea after surrender or collapse of the Japanese Government and Imperial High Command. Pending issue of overall directives by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, this Plan is circulated to Senior Commanders and Staff Sections of the United States Army Forces, Pacific, as a guide in their planning and preparation for prompt action upon termination of organized resistance in the areas to be occupied. Plans and preparations for this eventuality will be developed and maintained in an advanced state of readiness by higher echelons of this Command as a matter of urgent priority. The Plan is being forwarded to the Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, and the Commander, United States Army Strategic Air Force for their information. This Plan is formulated pursuant to directives of the Joint Chiefs of Staff contained in radiograms WX-17064/14 June 1945, and to verbal directive of the Commander-in-Chief, United States Army Forces, Pacific, 22 June 1945. It covers operations of the United States Army and attached forces under CINCAFPAC control, subsequent to sudden collapse or surrender of the Japanese Government and High Command, to occupy Japan Proper and Korea, establish control of the armed forces and civil population, and impose thereon those prescribed terms of surrender requiring immediate military action. The Plan provides for inclusion of the remaining Ryukyu Islands among CINCAFPAC's areas of responsibility and regards them as minor off-shore islands of Japan Proper, to be occupied when means become available. Provisions for extended occupation of the several areas and imposition of ultimate surrender terms therein will be covered in subsequent plans upon receipt of necessary directives. CINCPAC's corresponding plan for conduct of the Naval and Amphibious operations involved in the occupation of Japan Proper and Korea is entitled 'CAMPUS'.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 1945
- Accession Number
- ADA438111