S E C R E T
 
     (2) Three tenders or the equivalent can be made avail-
    able in SOUTH and SOUTHWEST PACIFIC for overhaul of LST's. 
     (3) No major, losses in APA's and AKA's assigned to the
    PACIFIC.
    c. Conclusion.
           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 July 1944.
 
4. To ANAKIM.
 
    a. The following table is a time study based on weeks
required after the release of craft from operations in the 
SOUTHWEST PACIFIC until they become available at CALCUTTA.
 
               Assembly
Type           and Repair     Transit (3)    Training  Total
APA (1)               3            3               3            9     
 
AKA (1)               3            3               3            9
 
LST                   3 (2)        5               3           11                   
 
LCI (L)                              3 (2)             4.5                    3                  10.5
 
NOTES:       (1) Assumed to have full allowance LCVP, LCM(3).
 
                   (2) Assumed spare parts available in SOUTH-SOUTHWEST 
             PACIFIC, and considering number involved and 
             facilities available.
 
              (3) NOUMEA-CALCUTTA.
 
     b. Conclusion.
     
         In order to arrive in CALCUTTA and be available for
    target date of ANAKIM the above craft must be released from
    operations in the SOUTHWEST PACIFIC by mid-August. The
    diversion of the above craft will occur at the peak of opera-
    tions directed by J.C.S. 238/5/D and will place operations in
    that area in jeopardy.
 
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