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Senator Ryan,
I wouldn't worry about Stalin declaring war on you. While Stalin might be a dictator, he's definitely not stupid. Stalin knows, that he couldn't win a war against the allies right now (his Red Navy consisted sole of ships he inherited from the Tsar prewar, and I doubt he built anything except submarines since then - he maybe lost one ship or the other to Germany, I don't know exactly). He might 'spread the world revolution' as he calls it to continental Europe, but he'll look into recent history, and see: hell there's one guy who tried that (Hitler) and he failed by all means, so better wait till we could win the war, or don't even start one if we couldn't.
Note, that I've met Mr. Stalin. While I not agree with his ideological views, I must say, that he's a intelligent man. Hitler is crazy and ill, but Stalin thinks rational, that's why the British couldn't make an alliance with the soviets before WW2: The British offered him nearly nothing for participating in this war (even the part, Poland conquered from them in 1920 should remain Polish), so Stalin simply didn't see the reason for that war. Germans, however offered Stalin former soviet territory in Poland along with the Baltic countries of Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia, while promising to be peaceful to each other. That Hitler would break this pact only two years later, nobody imagined at that time (remember senators, we haven't done anything about German aggression for a long time also).
((To the matter of supply: if your troops are supplied by allied territory, there are invisible convoys delivering the amount of supplies and fuel your guys consume. However, if the country we're talking about has general fuel/supply problems, you'll be soon oos too.))
Lieutenant-General Joseph Warren Stilwell
Deputy Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Theater
 
*Senator Sinclaire chuckles some, smiling as she extinguishes a cigarette into her ash tray*

I agree that we should wait until after Hitler's failed experiment in socialism and overt nationalism finally collapses, but let's be honest. We need to keep a close eye on Stalin. The man made a massive gloat about liberating a town that was already his earlier this year; he has the potential to be as power-hungry as Hitler. Simply put General, letting Stalin go unchecked would be a grave mistake. After all, he did sign the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact with the Nazis back in 1939. On the other hand, we did not.

- Senator Elexis Sinclaire (R - MA)

((I am going to assume smoking is allowed on the Senate floor since this is 1943 of all years.))
 
Senator Sinclaire,

You are quite right that we need to keep an eye on Stalin, however I will need to ask you to refrain from smoking on the floor. On March 9, 1914, the Senate unanimously agreed to ban smoking in its chamber at Senator Benjamin Tillman's request, technically you shouldn't even have cigarettes in the chamber.

- Senator Andrew Ryan, R-MI
 
*She nods and sighs, putting her pack up*

Alright then. Now, back to business.

- Senator Elexis Sinclaire, R - MA

((Eh, serves me right for not researching.))
 
((Would have guessed it'd be allowed in the 40's since there were no anti-smoking campaigns in America at that time, but oh well.))
 
((Whenever you like; the official deadline is Monday at 10 PM (-6 GMT), but if you're ready sooner, by all means post sooner. Same for you too, Novatheorem, if you've got anything ready.))

((Before I can plan, I need to know the answer to my previous question - whether Congress, the President, and the US government is giving me the go ahead to invade Japan's mainland or not. I've got plans for either contingency...))

EDIT: ((PADA doesn't particularly authorize a mainland invasion, so I'm going to wait until the Chiefs authorize that invasion. In the meantime, time to tear up more Japanese isles!))
 
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Since it's not properly a matter for Congress anyway (and playing this last update, things do get a bit confusing), I will authorize Theater Commanders to name units as they wish without Congressional approval by Executive Order. Same goes for service chiefs, naturally. Similarly, no legislative approval is required to reorganize units or the OOB.

President Willkie

((We've all forgotten the earlier bill by now anyway. ;) With no bills forthcoming, shierholzer and Novatheorem can pass along their plans whenever they like.))

EDIT: Sorry, missed this one.

((Before I can plan, I need to know the answer to my previous question - whether Congress, the President, and the US government is giving me the go ahead to invade Japan's mainland or not. I've got plans for either contingency...))

I didn't see you asking, General. As Pacific Theater Commander, I hereby authorize you to do whatever it takes to defeat the Japanese. I trust completely in your judgment.

President Willkie
 
To President Wilkie, PACCOM and ALTCOM,

As per authorization provided by Operation Shuffle, the United States Navy has been reorganized into the following fleets:

Proposed Fleets:
FRF ‘Daemon’ Commander Callaghan
13th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
14th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
16th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
17th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]


FRF ‘Angel’ Rear Admiral Stark
21st Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
23rd Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
24th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
25th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]


TRG ‘Freedom’ Commander Glover
Clara Barton Flotilla [TP]
Dolly Madison Flotilla [TP]
Francis Scott Key Flotilla [TP]
J.E.B. Stuart Flotilla [TP]
Jefferson Davis Flotilla [TP]
John B. Hood Flotilla [TP]
John Hancock Flotilla [TP]
John Holland Flotilla [TP]

TRG ‘Liberty’ Commander Mattson
William B. Travis Flotilla [TP]
Walter Reed Flotilla [TP]
John Trumbull Flotilla [TP]
Walter E. Ranger Flotilla [TP]
W. R. Grace Flotilla [TP]
Vincent Harrington Flotilla [TP]
William McKinley Flotilla [TP]
Lew Wallace Flotilla [TP]

TRG ‘Unity’ Commander Cote
Thomas B. Reed Flotilla [TP]
Sacajawea Flotilla [TP]
Oliver Hazard Perry Flotilla [TP]
Sam Houston Flotilla [TP]
Paine Wingate Flotilla [TP]
Abner Doubleday Flotilla [TP]
Alexander J. Dallas Flotilla [TP]
Amy Lowell Flotilla [TP]


TRG ‘Fraternity’ Commander Powell
Anthony Wayne Flotilla [TP]
Antonin Dvorak Flotilla [TP]
August Belmont Flotilla [TP]
Casimir Pulaski Flotilla [TP]
Charles Goodyear Flotilla [TP]
Christy Mathewson Flotilla [TP]

SAG ‘Montana’ Rear Admiral Mitscher
USS Montana [SH BB] [Montana Class]
USS Independence [CVL] [Saipan Class]
USS Arkansas [BB] [Arkansas Class]
USS Trenton [CL] [Leander Class]
USS Detroit [CL] [Leander Class]
USS Cincinnati [CL] [Leander Class]
USS Concord [CL] [Leander Class]

SAG ‘Idaho’ Commander Scott
USS Idaho [BB] [New York Class]
USS New York [BB] [New York Class]
USS Chester [CA] [Kent Class]
10th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
11th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
12th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
30th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
33rd Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]


SAG ‘Pennsylvania’ Rear Admiral Kalbfus
USS Pennsylvania [BB] [New York Class]
USS Tennessee [BB] [New York Class]
USS New Mexico [BB] [New York Class]
36th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
37th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
38th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
39th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
40th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]


SAG ‘Texas’ Vice Admiral Spruance
USS Texas [BB] [New York Class]
USS Oklahoma [BB] [New York Class]
USS Mississippi [BB] [New York Class]
USS Philadelphia [CL] [Brooklyn Class]
USS Brooklyn [CL] [Brooklyn Class]
48th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
49th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
50th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]


SAG ‘Colorado’ Vice Admiral Burke
USS Colorado [BB] [Colorado Class]
USS Maryland [BB] [Colorado Class]
USS Portland [CA] [Kent Class]
USS Indianapolis [CA] [Kent Class]
5th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
6th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
7th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
8th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]
9th Destroyer Division [DD] [Somers Class]



SAG ‘Iowa’ Admiral Halsey
USS North Carolina
USS Washington
USS Chicago
USS Augusta
26th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
27th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
32nd Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
41st Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]
47th Destroyer Division [DD] [Clemson Class]


CTF ‘Saratoga’ Rear Admiral Fletcher
USS Saratoga [CV] [Lexington Class]
USS Ranger [CV] [Yorktown Class]
USS Yorktown [CV] [Yorktown Class]
USS Louisville [CA] [Kent Class]
USS Houston [CA] [Kent Class]
USS Oakland [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS Boise [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS San Diego [CL] [Worcester Class]



CTF ‘Hornet’ Rear Admiral King
USS Hornet [CV] [Midway Class]
USS Franklin [CV] [Midway Class]
USS Wasp [CV] [Midway Class]
USS Quincy [CA] [New Orleans Class]
USS San Francisco [CA] [New Orleans Class]
USS Cleveland [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS San Juan [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS Milwaukee [CL] [Leander Class]

CTF ‘Intrepid’ Rear Admiral Kinkaid
USS Intrepid [CV] [Midway Class]
USS Essex [CV] [Midway Class]
USS Ticonderoga [CV] [Midway Class]
USS Astoria [CA] [New Orleans Class]
USS Minneapolis [CA] [New Orleans Class]
1st Destroyer Division [DD] [Faragut Class]
2nd Destroyer Division [DD] [Faragut Class]
3rd Destroyer Division [DD] [Faragut Class]
USS Omaha [CL] [Leander Class]

CTF 'Lexington' Vice Admiral Nimitz
USS South Dakota [BB] [Battleship VI “South Dakota” Class]
USS Indiana [BB] [Battleship VI “South Dakota” Class]
USS Lexington [CV] [Lexington Class]
USS New Orleans [CA] [New Orleans Class]
USS Helena [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS Savannah [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS Honolulu [CL] [Worcester Class]

CTF 'Enterprise' Rear Admiral Hart
USS Massachusetts [BB] [Battleship VI “South Dakota” Class]
USS Alabama [BB] [Battleship VI “South Dakota” Class]
USS Enterprise [CV] [Lexington Class]
USS Tuscaloosa [CA] [New Orleans Class]
USS St. Louis [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS Phoenix [CL] [Worcester Class]
USS Nashville [CL] [Worcester Class]

Submarine forces to be left in current configuration.


FRF Daemon and Angel are to be assigned to ALTCOM, along with SAG 'Montana', SAG 'Idaho' and TRGs Freedom and Liberty (as well as the submarine forces already assigned to that theater). All other forces will be transferred to PACCOM.

I appreciate feedback on these proposed changes.

Regards,
Frank Knox,
Chief of Staff, United States Navy
 
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((For my purposes, please use specific ship names or specify the classes by number or something, so I can spot them more quickly. Please give me ship types as well so I don't make any mistakes.))
 
PACCOM communique to ATLCOM:

Shuffle in progress <STOP>
USMC status requested <STOP>
Use of resource requested <STOP>
Availability for transfer in Fourty-Four requested<END>

PACCOM communique to Chief of Air Force:

Resource requested <STOP>
Interceptor squadron <STOP>
Availability requested <END>
 
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PACCOM communique to ATLCOM:
Shuffle in progress <STOP>
USMC status requested <STOP>
Use of resource requested <STOP>
Availability for transfer in Fourty-Four requested<END>
ATLCOM communique to PACCOM:
2nd USMC currently in theater <STOP>
2nd USMC currently idled in Southwestern France <STOP>
Deployment could be done by ATLCOM forces <STOP>
ATLCOM requests further information about where to deploy, and the enemy activity in the target region <STOP>
ATLCOM also reminds PACCOM of the senate planning deadline <FULLSTOP>
PACCOM communique to Chief of Air Force:
Resource requested <STOP>
Interceptor squadron <STOP>
Availability requested <END>
ATLCOM communique to PACCOM / Chief of the Airforce:
German Luftwaffe nearly dead <STOP>
ATLCOM has more than enough Interceptor squadrons <STOP>
If needed, ATLCOM could cede a maximum of 6 squadrons to PACCOM <STOP>
ATLCOM requests clarification of PACCOM and CINCUSAAC <FULLSTOP>
 
(i will update the list with actual ship names and types, i am at work for another 5 hours or so)
 
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PACCOM 60-day plan: Sept - Oct 1943.

Until this classification is altered by the President of the United States or the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the contents of this briefing are classified Top Secret. Under the Espionage Act of 1917, the transmission of this briefing in any format to unauthorized parties constitutes an act of treason, and will be prosecuted accordingly.

Objective: To retain land acquired before and during Operation Catalyst while reshuffling capabilities throughout both theaters. Fighting will be minimally engaged due to proximity of threats in Iwo Jima and Saipan. The abundance of areas to repair and reinforce for the Japanese will limit our ability to amply sustain the same fighting pace as the Japanese, meaning strategic skirmishes will be necessary. The air squadron in Saipan remains a primary threat to our SAG and CTF fleets.

Administrative Action 1: PACCOM authorizes the re-establishment of the SF - Guam Convoy.
Operational Action 1: Units with resources below 60% are to disengage and return to base - Eniwetok, Truk or Ponape as stationed.

Active Resources:

CTF 'Lexington' (in theater)
CTF 'Hornet' (in theater)
SAG 'Colorado' (in theater)
TRG 'Unity' (in theater)

Reserve Resources:

All other naval resources as they become available.

Operational Duties:

CTF 'Hornet' rebase to Eniwetok (Passive move)
*CTF 'Lexington' patrol Far Western Mariana Basin (Defensive move)
*CTF 'Hornet' patrol Western Mariana Basin (Defensive move)

*- Continual operations. As units take casualties, cycle out with other CTF units in the area: 'Saratoga', 'Intrepid' and 'Enterprise'.

Redeployment Duties:

SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' (when available) - Move Action to Midway Island (Defensive move)
TRG 'Unity' loads 2nd US Corps + 9-12th Infantry
SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' - Move action to Eniwetok (Defensive move)
TRG 'Unity' unloads 2nd US Corps + 9-12th Infantry
SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' - Move action to Ponape (Defensive move)
TRG 'Unity' loads 1st US Corps + 45th Infantry
SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' - Move action to Truk (Defensive move)
TRG 'Unity' unloads 1st US Corps + 45th Infantry
SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' - Move action to Satawan (Defensive move)
TRG 'Unity' loads USMC + 1st - 3rd Marines
SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' - Move action to Northeastern West Caroline Basin (Defensive move)
USMC + 1st - 3rd Marines assault Yap
SAG 'Colorado' and TRG 'Unity' - Rebase to Yap

All units not named in above duties are to continue previously assigned missions.
 
CHIEFOFNAVY To PACCOM
60 day plan meets my approval <STOP>
Recommend use of TRG Fraternity <STOP>
Give them hell, boys <END>
 
PvtPrivate hasn't been on the forums in a while either; for the moment, I'm going to make PACCOM and ATLCOM responsible for their own army/air force units. If you want to swap, don't wait for PvtPrivate to respond.

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(i will update the list with actual ship names and types, i am at work for another 5 hours or so)

((No rush, this is something I can do with an OOB editor without waiting, so I'm eager to get it done.))
 
President Wilkie,

The restructuring plans have been sent to you for your approval. They fall under the parameters of Operation Shuffle.

Regards,
William Franklin Knox,
Chief of Staff, United States Navy



Members of Congress,

Currently the official "Pride of the Fleet" is the USS Tennessee, an aging New York Class Battleship that has personally sunk two German destroyer divisions. Many crews would covet such a title, and many of them deserve accolades. I request two things from you. First, that the Pride of the Fleet be officially moved from the USS Tennessee to the newly constructed USS South Dakota, a fearsome top of the line Battleship that is the first of an entirely new class of Battleships. Secondly, the creation of the Navy Unit Commission. The Navy Unit Commission is an award to be given out by the Chief of Staff of the United States Navy to units of the United States Navy that have distinguished themselves in battle through acts of heroism and valor in the face of the enemy.

Thank you for your time,
William Franklin Knox,
Chief of Staff, United States Navy
 
ATLCOM Operational Plannings 1 September 1943 - 1 November 1943revised MkI
Until this classification is altered by the President of the United States or the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the contents of this briefing are classified Top Secret. Under the Espionage Act of 1917, the transmission of this briefing in any format to unauthorized parties constitutes an act of treason, and will be prosecuted accordingly.

Administrative Action 1: ATLCOM advises the president to reread it's administrative actions from 60 days before, and search for things it ordered, but the president hasn't done yet (hint: look for planes).
Administrative Action 2: ATLCOM airborne command-chain plannings dating 1 June 1943 are to be set into immediate effect, with the exceptions called in AA3&4&6.
Administrative Action 3: Detach 4th Fighter from Command-Chain.
Administrative Action 4: Detach 2nd Strategic from Command-Chain.
Administrative Action 5: Create 5th Corps consisting of the two armored divisions in Norfolk°°, attach 5th Corps to First Army after arrival.
Administrative Action 6: Transfer 100th Fighter (according to ATLCOM plannings 1 June 1943) to PACCOM, rebase to San Diego.
Administrative Action 7: After the liberation of Romania is completed, attach Secon Army to Army Group 'France'
Operational Action 1: Detach 8th 'Pathfinder' Division form 4th Corps, and move to Pontarlier, after arrival, reattach.
Operational Action 2: 2nd Strategic -> Logistical Bombing Bucuresti (Circular 116km*)
Operational Action 3: 4th Fighter -> Air Superiority Bucuresti (Circular 116km*)
Operational Action 4: Army Group 'France' -> Objectives: Hannover/Hamburg/Berlin -> Attacking Stance / Air Offensive / Naval Defensive
Operational Action 5: Fourth Army -> Objectives: Dresden/Berlin/Hannover -> Attacking Stance / Air Offensive / Naval Defensive
Operational Action 6: First Army -> Objectives: Danzig/Berlin -> Attacking Stance / Air Offensive / Naval Defensive
Operational Action 7: Redeploy 2nd USMC to Nantes.
Operational Action 8: TRG 'Liberty' ship 2nd USMC to Los Angeles°/°*.
Operational Action 9: TRG 'Freedom' move to Norfolk and ship 5th Corps to Venezia°°.
Operational Action 10: All ATLCOM naval assets except submarines rebase immediately to their home port, and stay there until further orders.
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* == Not nessecarily 116km, however all of Romania's remains should be covered.
° == 2nd USMC is transferred to PACCOM upon arrival.
°° == this involves one armored division already deployed, and one that gets ready during the period, simply wait till both of them are deployed in Norfolk create the HQ and ship.
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ATLCOM expects the crossing of river Elbe falling in this period. According to the Liberation of France Bill, the conquest of Vichy France will have top priority in the 1 November 1943 - 1 January 1944 plannings of ATLCOM. Current drafts seek to invade Southern France with one mechanized or armored corps (4-5 divisions) and to assault French key cities in Northern Africa. ATLCOM believes that holding the key cities in Northern Africa and Southern France is enough to enforce peace on them (note, that Petain hasn't the support of the populace, while we do).
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°* == got changed from San Diego with MkI
--
Lieutenant-General Joseph Warren Stilwell
Deputy Commander-in-Chief Atlantic Theater
 
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Currently the official "Pride of the Fleet" is the USS Tennessee, an aging New York Class Battleship that has personally sunk two German destroyer divisions. Many crews would covet such a title, and many of them deserve accolades. I request two things from you. First, that the Pride of the Fleet be officially moved from the USS Tennessee to the newly constructed USS South Dakota, a fearsome top of the line Battleship that is the first of an entirely new class of Battleships.
I fully approve. ((If we've to vote about this, I vote Aye.))
Secondly, the creation of the Navy Unit Commission. The Navy Unit Commission is an award to be given out by the Chief of Staff of the United States Navy to units of the United States Navy that have distinguished themselves in battle through acts of heroism and valor in the face of the enemy.
I agree, that the Senate has to discuss if we award battle commissions/awards. And if yes, in which shape. However, while I see it possible to have an nomination right for CINCUSFLEET, the actual awarding is a sole right of the Senate. I'll try to propose an related bill soon.
-- David Worth Clark (D-ID)
 
Fellow Senators,
the United States ever had an extensive franchise of military awards during her history.
However, our awards are solely aiming at individuals. Extraordinary performance of whole units aren't covered by any of our awards, so the following bill seeks their creation.
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Awards For Extraordinary Unit Behavior Bill
§1 Class I
§§1/1 This award is given to any unit that have distinguished themselves by extraordinary behavior, in the face of the enemy.
§2 Class II
§§2/1 This award is given to any unit that have distinguished themselves by extraordinary behavior, without facing the enemy.
§3 Process of awarding
§§3/1 The Chiefs have the right to nominate any unit in their branch.
§§3/2 The Theater Commanders have the right to nominate any unit in their theater.
§§3/3 As units are nominated, the senate will vote to approve the nominations.
§§3/4 In a time-frame of 48 hours there have a quorum of at least 3 votes.
§§3/5 If the quorum is not reached, the president will decide.
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-- David Worth Clark (D-ID)