Three charts are attached hereto which provide additional
information with respect to the proposed shift in production.
Chart number one gives, in comparable units, the objectives as now established and the proposed
modification. Chart number two lists the requirements recommended by the U.S.-U.K. Tank
Committee. Chart number three presents, graphically, the proposed conversion
of productive capacity to meet balanced requirements.
 
     The proposed modification does not represent a decrease in
production. However, it would result in a substantial reduction in the requirements for certain
critical, materials such as steel plate, which is also needed in the shipping and Naval programs. It
would meet all. requests on hand or now foreseen for tapes and, at the same time, would provide
the equipment for a balanced miliatry force. It would strengthen our offensive power as it would
increase the fire power which could be developed on the battle-front.                                             
 
                          In view of the above reasons, the modif'ication proposed
herein is recommended for your favorable consideration.
 
 
                    Faithfully yours,
 
 
                    Chief of Staff
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                                   Three Charts
 
APPROVED:                                             
April  1942.