S E C R E T
 
     c. The following table is a time study based on weeks 
      required after the release of craft from operations in the
      SOUTH PACIFIC until they become available at PEARL HARBOR.
                                         (4)
TYPE           Salvage     Repair   Transit (1)    Training    Total
APA (2)                             3            1.5                 3           7.5   
AKA (2)                            3            1.5                 3           7.5
LST                   2              4 (3)      2.5                 3         11.5
 
NOTES:   (1) NOUMEA to PEARL HARBOR.
          (2)Assumed to have full allowance of LCVP's and 
               LCM(3)'s in good repair.
          (3) Assumed that spare parts are available in SOUTH-
                SOUTHWEST PACIFIC.
          (4) Considering number involved and facilities available.
           d. Conclusions.
         (1) Based on assumption (1), amphibious assault shipping 
           sufficient for 2 divisions can be moved from the SOUTH 
     PACIFIC and be ready in PEARL HARBOR about 1 April 1944.
         (2) If this diversion is made, no ship-to-shore opera-
     tions can be conducted in the SOUTH or SOUTHWEST PACIFIC
     until completion of MARSHALL ISLANDS campaign, but opera-
     tions with a portion of one shore-to-shore division can
     probably be conducted.
   3. To PEARL for MARSHALLS, subsequent to BISMARCK campaign.
       a. Basic data.
           5 amphibious divisions, involved in BISMARCK campaign. 
       For steaming time, see paragraph 2 a. (2).
       b. Assumptions.
     (1) Operations for the capture of the BISMARCK ARCHI-
       PELAG0 will be projected immediately subsequent to those 
       directed by J.C.S. 238/5/D and said capture will be
       completed about 1 April 1944.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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