U.S.
BRITISH
 
U.S. Serial ABC - 4/7
British Serial ww (JPC) 7
 
Washington, D.C. January 10, 1942
 
ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITED STATES FORCES IN NORTH IRELAND
 
1.  Mission.-- United States Army troops will be dispatched to North Ireland for the
accomplishment of the following mission: 
     a.   To relieve the mobile elements of 'the British forces in North Ireland and, in
          cooperation with British local defense forces, to defend North Ireland against       attack by axis Powers.
 
     b.   To be prepared to move into South Ireland for the defense thereof.
 
2.  Forces. -- The forces which will be employed are the V Army Corps, consisting of the 32d,
24th, 37th Divisions, Corps Troops, Army and Corps Elements, with the 1st Armored Division
attached.  This force is under the command of Major General Edmund L. Daley, U.S. Army.  The
strength of the field forces, less aviation and auxiliary units and antiaircraft units, is approximately
105,000 officers and men, for which approximately 1,207,500 ship tons are required. The strength
of the antiaircraft personnel (to be provided later) is approximately 31,000 officers and men. The
strength of aviation and auxiliary personnel is approximately 22,000 officers and men. Movement
of air units can commence on or about February 1, 1942, if shipping is available. When the air and
antiaircraft support is assumed by the United States forces, an additional 583,000 ship 'tons will
be required.
 
3.  Command. -- Command of all United States Army forces and personnel in the British Isles,
including those in North Ireland, is vested in Major General James E. Chaney, who has been
designated "Commander U.S. Army Forces in the British Isles."  The term "command" is defined
as that control of individuals, forces, functions,
 
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