of reviewingtheseplans and to follow-upon theirimplementation.The otherthree officersof the J-1 sectionremainedb Washingtonfor the time being. The presenceof the J-1 at ForwardHeadquartersat this time,provedessential. Since at about this time,the major planning phase of Headquarters JointTask Forcewas about endedand the operationalphasewas being entered,it was also highlyadvantageousfor the Task Force PersonnelOfficerto be M a geographical locationwherehe could see how the personneland administrative plan was actuallyoperating. Also, the AssistantChief of Staff,J-1, was able to not only personallydiscussmatterswith the USARPACstaffchiefsbut to actively influencetheir activities. b. SpecialStaff plans for the Joint Task operationsand rollup were issuedas appendicesto Annex I, Field Order1 and 2. These appendicesincluded: Informationand Education,JudgeAdvocate,Inspector General,SpecialServiceOfficer,Army &change and CivilianPersonnel. 6. STRENGTHACCOUNTING: . a. The remarksin paragraph5 aboveapply also,generally,to the establishment of a strengthaccountingsystemfor the Task Force. Beforea reportingsystemcouldbe establishedit was necessaryfor J-1 to take a very activepart in the matter,includingperson~ya contactsand necessaryarrangements with the Navy and Air Forceheadall strength quarterson Oahue Underthe systemfinallyestablished, reportswere submittedto the G1 Section,USARPAC. Each Task Group Commandersubmittedstrengthreportsfor all personnelassignedtothat 10 SectionI ,