S E C R E T
 
    20. 0perations in BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO
          a. Ground
       It was noted in paragraph 11 c (1) (b) that a minimum
    of 5 divisions will be required for the capture of the
    BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO. Assuming the occupation of the MADANG-
western NEW BRITAIN-BOUGAINVILLE area is accomplished with the
forces now planned, it is estimated there will be sufficient
infantry divisions available in the area to complete the
BISMARCK operation. The availability of amphibious forces
has been discussed in paragraph 18 a, above.
         b. Air
      2579 combat airplanes are estimated to be required in
the area. This number will be available as of January 1, 
1944. This includes Army, Navy, R.A.A.F., and R.N.Z.A.F.
Some adjustment as to types may be necessary.
        c. Naval
     Sufficient naval forces will be made available for this
    operation.
 
   21. Operations in NEW GUINEA
       a. Ground
           It is estimated thht 18 offensive divisions will be
required to capture NEW GUINEA. In addition a minimum of 5
divisions will be required to secure vital bases on the line
of communications making a total of 23 divisions. Tentative
deployments as of January 1, 1944 indicate that the UNITED
NATIONS will have 18 divisions in the SOUTH and SOUTHWEST
PACIFIC. This nmmber is exclusive of Australian and NEW
ZEALAND defense divisions.
     It would appear, therefore, that a minirerum of 5 ad-
ditional offensive divisions will be required to provide the
necessary divisions to capture NEW GUINEA.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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