A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040
Operation Plan ConFIFTHFleet No# 13-44
ANNEX H LOGISTIC PLAN
1. Logistic support for the NANPO SHOTO operation will be furnished in accordance with Annexes C %nd D to CinCPac and POA Operation Plan No, 11-44 (held by'task force and, task group commanders) and this plan.
2. Directives and information contained in this plan are supplementary to those contained in Annexes C and D cited in paragraph 1, Task force commanders will issue logistic plans for thudr forces ar. necessary, con forming with provisions of Annexes C and D of CinCPac and POA Operation Plan No, 11-44 and this plan,
3. (a) Services in the 1-JiBIAMAS and Western CAROLINES for Central Pacific Task Forces will be provided under the general direction of Commander Forward Area, Central Pacific, employing the facilities, under his control, furnish&d by Oormander Service Fores, Pacific Fleet, Commander Air Force, Pacific fleet, Commanding General, U, S, Army Forces, Pacific Oc (b) Services in the L{AI13F{AL1.S-GILBEHTS Area for Central Pacific Task Forces will be provided under the general direction of Commander MARSHALLS-GILBERT8 Area employing the facilities under his control furnished by Commander Service F (c) Commander; Service Scaadron 10, or hie designated representatives where present, shall administer the services provided afloat at an chorages in the kAPJAilAo, Western CAROLINES and at BlflUVSTOK (sco Appendix I)« (d) Application for services by forces afloat at bases or anchorages should be made to Commander Service Squadron 10 or his representative, if present. If no representative o.f Commander Service'Squadron 10 is present, application for services should be made to the naval base commander direct, 4, Logistic support at sea will be furnished by Commander Logistic Support Group (CTG 50,8) through facilities furnished him by Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, and Commander Air Force-., Pacific Fleet (see Appendices I, II, III), H - 1 LOG A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan 9 ComFIFTHFleet No, 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic/P: 5. Task group commanders shall make all possible efforts to effect re plenishment of their groups whenever opportunity is afforded. Available time and facilities will not permit full replenishment of all supplies at sea from logistics ships, but full advantage must be taken of each oppor tunity to effect partial replenishment, 6. Supply (a) Fresh and frozen provisions (1) Available in AF and barges at ULITHI. (2) Available in AF at ENIYJETQK for forces staging through that port. (3) Available in AF at SAJ.PAN and GUM? for topping off forces staging through those ports, (4) Available; in converted L3T at objective for small ships of the AttajcJ£j[|orce, (5) Deliveries at the- objective cannot be expected until the amount of refrigerated shipping has been substantially increased, (6) Large ships will shn.ro their supplies with small ships as required, (7) Small .ships shall be given preference in issues. Carriers shall bo allocated additional supplies for flight personnel when ever available. Commanding officers of carriers shall make every effort to insure a continuing supply for flying peOonnel of their ships. All ships returning to main supply points shall transfer pro visions in excess of those required for return trip to other ships or shore activities before departure, as practicable-^ Group com manders and commanding' officers will anticipate such moves when ever possible in order to effect this transfer, (b) Dry provisions (1) Available in AK at ULITKI. (2) Available in AF and AK at EMI'vJSTOK for forces staging through that port. H - 2 LOG A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 .Operation Flan ComFIFTHFleet No, 13-| \f4ff # f| (3) Available T*n $nancfAK'' or ashore at SAIPAN, and available in AK or ashore at GUAM for forces staging through the MARIANAS, (4) Available in AK with the Logistic"Support Group. This AK will be prepared to transfer supplies at sea,(In general, issues will be made only to DDls, DE's and other small ships. This limitation may be lifted by Commander Logistic Support Group when the supply situation permits.) (5) IX (tanker type) vdll carry limited amounts of dry provisions for issue, (6) Transfer of dry provisions shall be effected as outlined in paragraph (a)(8) above, (c) Ammunition '(1) Available in AE and AKE at UL1THI. (2)•Available'in AK (fast carrier loaded) with the Logistic Support Group. These ships vdll be prepared to transfer ammunition at sea. (3) Available in magazines at SAIPAN. (4) One AKE (type load) at SAIPAN by D day subject to orders of Commander Joint Expeditionary Force. ($) Available in assault shipping at the objective in accordance with instructions issued by Commander Joint Expeditionary Force. (6) Detailed loading lists of AE and AKE will be furnished all ships by the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, (7) For transfer of ammunition at sea. Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, for CV's, CVL's, CVE's, CA's, CL»s and CL(AA)'s, and Commander Destroyers, Pacific Fleet, for DD's, will insure that special gear necessary is available to ships in the forward areas and that instructions for i^tie procedure to be followed are in the hands of commanding officers. Commanding officers of the above mentioned types will be responsible for the necessary installa tions aboard their ships. Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, will insure that logistics ships assigned are properly outfitted for at sea transfer. H ~ 3 LOG m-j\ (8) Gonnand^r Lo^istiV QUPPOI'L Group shall have limited amounts of ammunition in addition to that in AE's and AKB's distributed among appropriate ships of his group in order to facilitate transfer to other ships during fueling, whon practicable to do so, (d) Fuels (1) Fueling at sea schedule for Fast Carrier Force is contained in Appendix I of Annex E of this operation plan, (2) Fueling facilities for forces staging through MARSHALLS bases will be allocated by Commander Service Squadron 10 Repre sentative/ ENIWETOK. (3) Deliveries of fuel by commercial tankers will be made to ETUViSTOK and ULITH! as required, (4) Two AOGfs will be assigned to the control of Commander Joint • Expedition-iry Force, These ships will carry diesel only and will be prepared to fuel small ships (DE, AM, PC, vSC, LCT, etc) under way, (5) Replcnislimont of A0Gf:3 w3,ll be arranged by Commander Logistic Support Group. (6) As a general rule, fleet oilers shall not be used for in- port fueling of small ships, except when station oilers are not present, (7) All ships fusl to capacity proscribed by task force com .uiartders prior'to departure from initial assembly ports and staging areas* (e) Lubricating oils (1) Available as outlined in Annexes C and D of CinCPac and POA Operation Plan Wo# 11-44• (2) L3T»s will carry limited amounts of Symbol 9370 in bulk for issue, (f) General stores (1) Available, an outlined in Annex on C and D of CinCPac and POA Operation Plan Mo, 11-44, (2) Limited quantities available in ships of the Logistic Support Group, ; ."v ^ _ ~*~ .Ut"§ }\ •<' JH- 4 " • " LOG A4-3(2e) Serial': ' 00040 Operation Plan ComPIFTHFleet No, 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plan) (g) Aircraft replacement (1) Available in CVE (4 available) furnished by Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet, (2) Replacement of fast carrier aircraft in the vicinity of the objective is scheduled in Appendix I of Annex E of this operation plan, CVE's assigned to the Joint Expeditionary Force mil replace aircraft from the transport CVE's or GUAIii'pool dependent upon Fast Carrier Force requirements from transport CVH's. (3) Replacement aircraft, flight personnel, and aviation spare parts available as outlined in Annexes C and D o£ CinCPac and POA Operation Plan Mo, 11-44* (4) Certain ships vdLth the Logistic Support Group -will carry limited amounts of Section A spares supplied by Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet, (h) Water > (1) Available as outlined in Annexes C and D of CinCPac and POA Operation Plan No, 11-44* (2) Two AOG-ts will be assigned to Commander Joint Expeditionary Force for service at staging points and will-be moved to the 3S/IAHIANAS subject to his operational control, 7» Salvage ships (a) Tugs and salvage ships will be available at MARIANAS bases as outlined in Annex C, CinCPac and POA Operation Plan No, 11-44• (b) The Towing and Salvage Plan is contained in Appendix II to this annex, 8, Repairs (a) Repair facilities available as outlined in Annexes C and D of CinCPac and POA Operation Plan No, 11-44, (b) One ARL and one ARB will accompany the Joint Expeditionary Force, (c) Attention is invited to CinCPac spcedlettor serial 05632 of 15 October concerning the six days per month availability requirement of diesel-powored ships for overhaul and upkeep, quoted in part as follows: j?'» r^j «, ..v., „ H - 5 •• .j I?*;.-; ;•.•• '* LOG A4-3(2e) t t Serial: 00040 Operation Plan IB?-**4 ** ComFIFTHFleet No. 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plal^'" £! \ ^ "ALL DIESEL DRIVEN SURFACE VESSELS L~ MAINTENANCE PERIODS FOR, "Progressive deterioration has resulted from lack of maintenance periods on many of the subject ships. Under av erage wartime conditions subject vessels are "at anchor" ap proximately half the time* These periods are seldom utilised for upkeep because of the "stand-by" condition required. Un interrupted upkeep periods averaging six days per month under normal fleet operations of 300-400 hours per month are neces sary to permit accomplishment of BuShips or manufacturer's pre scribed progressive maintenance and must be included in operat ing schedules* Periods may be assigned in one six-day period or two three-day periods each calendar month. Vessels unable to meet this minimum schedule for any reason during the previ ous month will report by speedletter to their type administra tive commands giving full explanation . . ,H (d) All task force and task group commanders shall grant upkeep periods to units of their force or group whenever the military situation will permit, 9# Damaged ships (a) Battle damage repair facilities available as outlined in Annexes C and D of CinCPac & POA Operation Plan No, 11-44• (b) Ships requiring battle damage repairs will proceed under their own power or be towed to MARIANAS bases, ENIWETQK or ULITHI, depend ent upon the nature and extent of repairs and the military situation, 10, Medical (a) Hospital ships (1) Four AH's will be available for this operation. These four AH's will be initially stationed as follows: 2 AH's at SAIPAN anchorage by D minus 2 2 AH's at ULITHI by D Day Commander Joint Expeditionary Force will request Commander Forward Area, Central Pacifict to sail hospital ships to the objective as required. Commander Joint Expeditionary Force will return AH's to MARIANAS for discharge. H Serial:. 0Q040 Operation Plan GomFIFTHFleet No. 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic (2) Air evacuation from the objective to the MARIANAS -will be instituted by Commander Forward Area, Central Pacific, as soon as the military situation will permit, upon request of Commander Joint Expeditionary Force. (3) Evacuation (air and surface) from the MARIANAS to rear areas will be supervised and directed by Commander Forward Area, Central Pacific. 00 Medical stores (1) Available as outlined in Annexes C and D of CinCPac and POA Operation Plan No. 11-44. (2) Available in ships with the Lo^istic Support Group* (3) Commander Service Squadron 10 will maintain (initially at ULITHI) supplies as follows: a« Biologicals - Plasma - Pencillin. t>. Malarial suppressive drugs. £. Expendable supplies, surgical instruments and other non expendables: YF 7#7 - 100,000 men for 30 days. USS LIGNITE (barge) - 150,000 men for 30 days. USS SILICA (barge) - 150,000 men for 30 days. USS MARL (barge) - 150,000 men for 30 days. d. Ten combat blocks (3,000 men for 30 days combat), _e. Ten garrison blocks (3,000 men for 30 days garrison). (4) Each of the following ships will carry expendable supplies for 100,000 men for 30 days: USS CASTOR (AKS l) USS CHELEB (AK 13d) USS LUNA (AKS 7) USS GIANSAR (AK 111) USS VOLANS (AKS 9) USS ASCELLA (AK 137) USS TALITA (AKS 8) USS AZIMECH (AK 124) USS KOCHAB (AKS 6) USS ALKES (AK 110) USS SHAUX+A (AK, US) ^ . USS RUTICULUS(AK 113) A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan f ? <% ComFIFTHFleet No, 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plaii) (5) Each fleet oiler will carry following loads (approximately 60 day supply for complement: 1 BB or CV load 1 CA, CL, CVL or CVE load 4 DD, DE loads (6) Attention is invited to Force Medical Officer, Service Force, Pacific Fleet, letter, "Medical Stores Available for Fleet Issue", mailed in late August 1944 to all medical officers. This letter gives in detail the composition of units of supply listed above. 11, personnel replacements (a) Each fleet oiler will carry approximately 50 men for transfer to fleet units, (b) Fleet oilers and other ships of the Logistic Support Group will be prepared to receive limited numbers of personnel for return to forward areas for further transfer, (c) Commander Logistic &xp&$rt Group shall issue necessary instruc- • tions concerning transfer of personnel for the information of all ships. APPENDICES; I - Operating Instructions II - Towing and Salvage Plan III - Replenishment Schedule H - 8 LOG AA-3{2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan. ComFIFTHFleet No, 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plan) APPENDIX I | ^ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. General plan for the operation of the Logistic Support Group (T.G, 50.8) (a) The Logistic Support Group, under the command of a rear admiral designated by Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, composed as follows: Fleet oilers Ammunition ships Replacement transport CVE* s Dry provision ships (if available) Refrigerated provision ships (if available) General stores ships (if available) Aviation supply ships (if available) Escort CVEfs Towing and salvage ships Screen (DD's and DEfs) will furnish logistic support to units of Central Pacific Task Forces at sea and as may be directed by Commander Central Pacific Task Forces (Commander FIFTH Fleet). (b) Commander Logistic Support Group shall; (1) Be responsible to Commander Central Pacific Task Forces for logistic support of the fleet at sea. (2) Be embarked in a suitable flagship designated by the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet. (3) Direct the movements and coordinate the operations of all units assigned to the Logistic Support Group. (4) Take tactical command of all units of his group present and such other units as may be placed under his operational control. (5) 6upervise replenishment operations at sea, (6) Arrange with area, Service Force, or type commanders for the replenishment of units of his group in order to meet the logistic requirements of the Central Pacific Task Forces. ~ I - 1 LOG A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan C (7) Keep Commander Central Pacific Task forces informed of the logistics situation by fastest means that the condition of radio security permits. (8) Operate logistic support vessels in accordance with the follow ing general instructions: a. Fleet oilers 1.* When advantageous to do so and time permits, consolidate cargoes of fleet oilers in order to expedite return of emp ties to reloading points. 2* ENIWETOK will be the reloading point until otherwise directed by Commander Central Pacific Task Forces, Commander Logistic Support Group will make recommendations to Commander Central Pacific Task Forces if it becomes more practicable to use other reloading points or if it is necessary to re load fleet oilors at sea from chartered tankers, 2, After D plus 4 maintain a minimum of six fleet oilers in the assigned operating area. b. Ammunition ships * 1, Provide facilities for replenishment of ammunition. 2, Maintain a minimum number of ammunition ships at sea consistent with estimated requirements, ^, Maintain moderate stocks of replacement ammunition in appropriate vessels in company in order to augment the number of sides available to fleet units. £• Replacement transport CVE!s 1. Complete discharge of replacement carriers by discharge of one carrier at a time, in so far as practicable, in order to maintain a maximum number of aircraft aboard replacement carriers in company and expedite return for reloading of carriers discharged. £. Effect delivery of spares and "fly away" change packs through replacement carriers and other available ships. 'I- ;•.* «•*•'! - 2 LOG A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan 9™%wmm «. ComFIFTHFleet No. 13^44 (Anncfc• ^OfLsftcfr*|?hf"»J»rtfe-r Op Instructions) 2« Consolidate relief pilots and aircraft personnel from departing transport carriers to those remaining in area at discretion, j±* Return replacement transport carrier units to GUAM when their replacement aircraft have been discharged, or sooner if advisable, £• Require replacement transport carriers to report to Com mander Forward Area, Central Pacific> for reloading in accordance with instructions of Commander Air Force, Pacific Fleet, representative, &• Dry and refrigerated provisions ships 3,, Make a maximum amount of issues compatible with the time available and' the number of ships Requiring services,"in order to expedite turn-around of provision ships. 2. Return provision ships to appropriate port* for discharge of remnant cargoes and onward routing for reloading, £, Transfer the maximum amount of provisions from oilers to ships being fueled in order to utilize maximum sides for provision transfer, ^» Maintain at sea only those provision ships required to me$t requirements of the Central Pacific Task Forces in the combat area, £• General stores and aviation supply ships 1, Normal supply will be in port, but a ship if available will accompany the Logistic Support Group for limited supply to forces at sea, * 2, Limited supplies of general stores will be available in ships of Logistic Support Group, f, Medical stores Maintain standard stock of combat medical packs on oilers and other appropriate vessels. k :'"• - - HAI-3' • LOG A4-3(2e) Serialj 00040 Operation Plan ComFIFTHFleet No, 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plan; App, I - Op Instructions) IIP ? **& % if's** \ ' &• Personnel r}' * i I ^ 1» Distribute replacement enlisted personnel frofe pool aboard vessels of Logistic Support Group in accordance with instruc tions of Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleet, 2, Inform ship and unit commanders of nem.es of ships desig nated to receive personnel for further transfer,' h. Towing and salya^e ships Direct movements ox towing and salvage ships as required by Commander Central Pacific Task Forces (see Appendix II). (9) Require his group to be at assigned initial points at 0700 (zone minus 10) on the day designated, unless otherwise specifically scheduled, (10) Provide escorts for units of his group returning to reloading points, (11) All of the above duties specified for Commander Logistic Support Group may be delegated by him when necessary to the commander of a unit of his group not in company with the group commander, 2 # The Commander Service Squadron 10 (CTG 50,9) shall: (a) Provide direct support to units of the Central Pacific Task Forces in all ports where he has a representative, (b) Maintain at Forward Area ports the sources of replenishment, and expedite reloading and departure of units of the Logistic Support Group that return to these ports for that service. (c) Issue capacity loads of provisions to fleet oilers when reloading. (d) Keep Commander Central Pacific Task Forces, Commander Logistic Support Group, Commander Forward Area7 Central Pacific and Commander Service Force, Pacific Fleat,""informed by frequent reports of the logistics situation at reloading points, (e) Maintain prescribed stock levels of all logistic materials, (f) Maintain liaison with related shore-based supply agencies. LOG A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan ComPIFTHFleet jjo. 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plan; App, I - Op Instructions) (g) Provide routine i(£4rit(EMl b^t^4''d!8u^age^3(ljBj^i' facilities for all forces employed, (a) Insure provision of camels, fenders, and similar equipment to prevent damage to ships alongside logistics ships, 3» the Commander Forward Areaf Central Pacific, (CTF 94) shall: (a) Maintain established supply levels at bases in the Forward Area. (b) Insure availability of logistic requirements for forces employed in this operation at times and places specified in this plan or in accordance with directives of Commander Central Pacific Task Forces. (c) Keep Commander Central Pacific Task Forces informed of any major change in the logistics situation. (d) Exercise general supervision over logistic support agencies within his area, inc3.uding loading and routing of replacement CVE^, (e) Inform Commander Central pacific Task Forces, Commander Logistic Support Group, and major task force commanders of the movement of logistics ships into the combat area, (f) Route and sail garrison and maintenance shipping echelons to objectives as requested by Commander Joint Expeditionary Force, (g) Be prepared to deliver emergency supply packs to TO JIMA by para chute on request of Commanding General, Expeditionary Troops, 4« Commander MARSHALLS-GILBSRTS Area will; (a) Exercise general supervision over logistic support agencies in his "area in order to furnish maximum support to units of the Central Pacific Task Force3 staging through his area. (b) Route and «ail garrison and maintenance shipping echelons to the Forward Area or the objective as requested by Commander Forward Area, Central Pacific, or Commander Joint Expeditionary Force* 5« Commander Service Squadron 10 representatives at MARSMaULS bases shall carry out, ae far as facilities permit> the duties prescribed for Commander Service Squadron 10 in paragraph 2 above as required by units of Centra} Pacific Task Forces. • 6. Operating areas (a) Operating areas have been prescribed in Annex D of this operation . plan. Areas assigned to the Logistic Support.Group are contained in Appendix I to Annex E of this operation plan, H mm T •«* $jk ¥ *y \ '• T.On M-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan ComFIFTHFleet I«p|$i|^^(Att$eXH^ tbgistic Plan; App, I - Op Instructions) (b) Additional fueling areas will be designated by Commander Central Pacific Task Forces as the military situation may require, (c) Fueling areas are rectangles whose axes lie northwest-southeast. The initial point is at the southern corner of the area. The south eastern boundary is a line extending 30 miles northeast from the initial point, and the southwestern boundary is a line extending 120 miles northwest from the initial point• (d) When additional fueling areas are designated, the initial point will be given and an area automatically established as described in paragraph 6(c) above. H - I - 6 LOG Serial: 00040 Operation Plan **?$&&* » *** r^ *s *** V- 7* *** ComFIFTHFleet No# O^4 jJWheX, If- Xbg;ist^ P^ln; App« I - Op Instructions) (b) Additional fueling areas will be designated by Commander Central Pacific Task Forces as the military situation may require• (c) Fueling areas are rectangles whose axes lie northwest-southeast. The initial point is at the southern corner of the area. The south eastern boundary is a line extending 30 miles northeast from the initial point, and the southwestern boundary is a line extending 120 miles northwest from the initial point, (d) When additional fueling areas are designated, the initial point will be given and an aroa automatically established as described in paragraph 6(c) above* p- f; , ,* .is.., H - I - 6 LOG A4~3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan ComFIFTHFleet Mo. 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic Plan) APPENDIX II TOOTING AND SALVAGE PLAN 1, Salvage ships The following salvage ships will be available; (a) South Pacific Area 1 ATO 1 ATA (Subject to arrangements with 1 ATR 2 ARS Commander South Pacific Area) 3 ATF (b) MARSHALL Islands area (Commander MARSHAIXS-GILBSRTS Area) 1 ATO (c) MARIANAS area (Service Squadro n10) 6 ATF 3 ATO 4 ATR 2 ARS . (d) MARIANAS area (Service Squadron 12) 2 ARS (small wood) 2 ATR (e) With Logistic Support Group 4 ATF (f) With Joint Expeditionary Force 3 ARS 2 ATF 2 ATR 2, Commander Logistic Support Group shall maintain salvage ships in company in immediate readiness to proceed to the assistance of damaged ships when directed by Commander Central Pacific Task Forces. 3, Commander Joint Expeditionary Force shall maintain one ARS or ATR and one ATF on ready duty to replace salvage ships ordered out of the Logistic .Support Group. H A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan ComFIFTHFleet No. 13-44 (Annex, - Towing & Salvage) 4, Commander Service Squadi%# *1#vafeftl* maintain one ARS and one ATF on ready duty in the MARIANAS area to move forward to the objective to replace salvage ships ordered to the Logistic Support Group from the Joint Expedi tionary Force. 5, Replacement of salvage ships directed in paragraphs 3 and 4 above will be effected by Commander Joint Expeditionary Force and Commander Service Squadron 10, without directive other than notification that active salvage operations at sea are in progress, unless specific orders to the contrary are received from Commander Central Pacific Task Forces. H - II - 2 LOG A4-3(2e) Serial: 00040 Operation Plan ComFIPTKFleet No. 13-44 (Annex H - Logistic APPENDIX III SCHEDULE 1, Fast Carriei* Force replenishment (a) The Fast Carrier Force shall fully replenish ail supplies prior to departure from ULITIII from facilities furnished by Commander Service Squadron 10• (b) Fast Carrier Force replenishment schedule is set forth in Appendix I to Annex E of this operation plan, (c) All ships of the Fast Carrier Force should be given opportunity to replenish at sea in order to perfect proposed methods of transfer of supplies from logistic shipping. 2, Joint I&:p@dit:lonary Force (a) Facilities for replenishment \?ill be provided at I2£D.£T0K for those units staging through that port* These facilities "will be administered by Commander Service Squadron 10 Representative, EIU1JET0K. (b) Facilities for replenishment in the IIARIANA8 will be provided at SAIPAN and GUAL under the general supervision of Commander Forward Area, Central Pacific, and under the command of Commander Service Squadron 10 Representative, SAIPAN, and Commander Service Squadron 10 Representative, GUA11. If a representative of Commander Service Squadron x10 is not pre sent at these ports, the naval base commanders, as direct representatives of Commander Forward Area. Central Pacific, in the respective ports, v&ll administer the service facilities, v (c) Fire support ships equipped to do so should bo given opportunity to replenish at sea in order to determine the feasibility of this method of supply, 3.. Replenishment not scheduled in this operation, plan will be arranged as follows: (a) Commander Joint ISxpeditionary Force and Commander Fast Carrier Force shall advise Commander Logistic Support Group, information Comr rnander Qentral Pacific Task Forces (Commander FIFTH Fleet), of" their logistic requirements as far in advance as practicable, stating the number and types of ships to be replenished, approximate, amounts of items required, and the date it is desired to effect replenishment in an assigned area* H - III - 1 Serial: 00040 Operation Plan f K& £^f ft && m psmmme ComFIFTHFleet No, 13PW' %$ffiftxj| C'l^^ffjjI^JjHj App, Ill - Replenishment) £ Commander Logistic Support Group vdll coordinate replenishment schedules of the various groups and inform interested commanders if.".it is necessary to effect replenishment on a date other than that requested. (c) Commander Central Pacific Task Forces "will assign operating areas for replenishment as far in advance as practicable, (d) Commander Logistic Support Group is authorized to allocate fleet oilers for temporary duty in the vicinity of the objective for services to the assault forces, (e) Commander Logistic Support Group is authorized to shift operating areas when the military situation 30 requires. He will immediately inform Commander Central Pacific Task Forces, information task force commanders, of such a shift of areas, 4. Fleet oiler assignments (a) Twenty-seven fleet oilers are assigned to the Logistic Support Group for fleet support, (b) Six fleet oilers are assigned to Commander Forward Area, Central Pacific, for local operations in the Forward Area but will be made available to. Commander Logistic Support Group for fleet support if re quired. (c) Fleet oilers will be initially located as follows: D minus 20 - 15 at ENIVJETOK 12 at ULITHI " D minus 10 - 6 (paragraph (b) above) at SAIPAN (d) Fleet oilers allocated in paragraph (c) will be available for services to forces located in or staging through the ports named until required to proceed in accordance wi£h the orders of the Commander Logistic Support Group. (e) The Commander Logistic Support Group shall operate fleet oilers to meet the fuel requirements of Central Pacific Task Forces, H - III - 2 End of Annex H , LOG