Basic Outline Plan For "Blacklist" Operations to Occupy Japan Proper and Korea After Surrender or Collapse
Abstract
The attached 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 over-all 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 and advanced state of readiness by higher echelons of this Command as a matter or 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. Directives for the several operations to be conducted and indicated studies in support of the Plan will be issued by this Headquarters at appropriate times. The Plan itself will be amended in detail from time to time as conditions alter. Every precaution will be observed to prevent such planning and preparation from becoming a basis for unfounded rumors of impending termination of the war. These activities represent preparation for an eventuality which might occur at any time, and while of highest priority, in no way reflect a belief in imminence of a cessation of hostilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 08, 1945
- Accession Number
- ADA637894