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:

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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
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