S E C R E T
 
     OPERATIONS IN THE PACIFIC AND FAR EAST IN 1943-44
 
                 Report by Joint War Plans Committee
 
     1. An analysis has been made of possible UNITED NATIONS 
courses of action in the PACIFIC-Asiatic area in 1943 and 1944 
to conform to the objectives set forth by the Joint Chiefs of 
Staff  in J.C.S. 290/1. The analysis is contained in Enclosure
"A."
 
    2. The courses of action examined and conclusions reached
are as follows:
     a. Far Eastern theater
         (1) ANAKIM end Revised ANAKIM
                   Retained as suitable. Vital to implementing the 
     strategic plan for the defeat of JAPAN and to keeping 
     CHINA in the war.
        (2) Air operations in and from CHINA
          Retained. Close coordination with other elements 
          of plan are essential.
        (3) Operations to open the STRAIT OF MALACCA
          Retained for implementation subsequent to the recap-
          ture of BURMA as a vital part of the strategic plan for 
          the defeat of JAPAN.
          b. PACIFIC theater
             (1) Operations in the SOLOMONS and BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO
                Retained.   Provides for retaining the initiative, 
          maintaining pressure on JAPAN, and the defense of
          AUSTRALIA.
      (2) Operations in NEW GUINEA
                Retained. The capture of NEW GUINEA will facilitate
          the opening of a line of communications to the CELEBES SEA 
          and contribute to the defense of AUSTRALIA.
 
                         
 
 
 
 
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