SUMMARY OF THE ENEMY SITUATION:
(See G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 21, this Headquarters, 18 May 1944,
"Estimate of the Situation").
Enemy Order of Battle: See Annex 1 A.
Enemy Defenses: See Annex 1 B.
2.
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF INFORMATION:
What is the strenght, composition, location
and disposition of enemy forces opposing landing of the Division?
What enemy defenses are located in Division area and what is their
strenght, composition and location?
What is the strenght, composition, location and disposition of enemy
local reserves in the Division area?
Where can enemy troops and vehicles cross the DOUVE and MERDERET Rivers
and the CARENTAN Canal?
3.
RECONNAISSANCE AND OBSERVATION MISSIONS:
Ground Reconnaissance:
(1)
See Annex 1 C
.
(2)
In addition to missions prescribed
in Annex 1 C, regiments are responsible for vigorous reconnaissance
within their own boundaries extending as far out as communications
will permit.
(3)
Division Rcn Plat. (available
D+1) and Troop "C", 4th Cav Rcn Sq. (atchd to 101st
Airborne Division on arrival, and available D+2), to operate initially
under Division control. Thes units to be prepared to initiate
or extend reconnaissance as shown on Annex 1 C.
Air Reconnaissance:
(1)
Under control of VII Corps and
First Army.
(2)
ASP to intercept VHF reports of
aerial reconnaissance results, reporting all information obtained
to G-2.
Photo Reconnaissance missions:
(1)
To be flown under control of
VII Corps and First Army. Information obtained from aerial photos
to be disseminated by G-2 as obtained.
Chemical Intelligence:
(1)
All information, positive or
negative, concerning prospective use of chemicals by the enemy
to be forwarded to G-2 by fastest possible means.
4.
MEASURES FOR HANDLING PRISONERS AND CAPTURED
DOCUMENTS: (See G-1 Operational Memorandum No. 12, this Headquarters,
24 April 1944).
Prisoners of War:
(1)
PW tags will be distributed and
used when available. If not availables, senior NCO of escort will
carry memorandum stating place, time and circumstances of capture
and capturing unit.
.
(2)
GAF flying personnel will not
be interrogated.
Documents: Personal documents
such as letters, diaries, note-books, etc., will be inclosed in bags
which are being distributed and will accompany prisoners. Memos containing
information similar to that set forth in Par 4 a. (1) above will be
inclosed in bag.
5.
MAPS AND PHOTOGRAPHS:
Maps: Map distribution will be made in marshalling areas and
at airfields pursuant to Map Allowance Table, FUSA, with additional
maps to insure supply to all detachments. For map distribution plan
see G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 22, this Headquarters, 18 May 1944.
Photographs: Photographs to be distributed as obtained depending
upon the number received.
6.
COUNTER-INTELLIGENCE:
See G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 1, this Headquarters, 4 April 1944,
and G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 20, this Headquarters, 18 May 1944.
Camouflage and blackout discipline to be observed to maximum degree
compatible with operations.
CIC to send 1 officer and 3 enlisted men with 506th Prcht. Inf. to
move into CARENTAN on capture, to perform CIC missions; to send 3 enlisted
men with 501st Prcht. Inf. to move into STE. MERE EGLISE on capture,
to perform CIC missions.
7.
REPORTS AND DISTRIBUTION:
(REPORTS TO DIVISION TO BE RENDERED BY USING 1/50,000 MAP, GSGS 4250).
Routine:
(1)
Situation reports from all combat
units every hour on the half hour.
(2)
S-2 Periodic Reports to reach
G-2 by 2400 daily.
(3)
PW interrogation Team reports
closing 2400 to G-2 by fastest possible means.
(4)
CIC Detachment report closing
2400 giving summary of sabotage and plans for sabotage obtained
to G-2
(5)
At the close of the operation
reports as required by AR 345-105, Change 3, Par. 10, and FM 101-5,
Par. 43, as pertains to Intelligence will be rendered by all units
to G-2.
Spot Reports:
(1)
Spot information reports will
be rendered to G-2 as obtained.
Particular attention to be paid to new identifications, changes
in situation, new weapons, use of chemicals and location of armor.
(2)
Parachute echelon to render report
as to situation one hour after landing and at first light D Day.
(3)
Report immediately the capture
of causeway exits by number. Report condition of causeway roads
hourly after capture until H plus 1..
8.
INFORMATION CENTER:
Corps G-2 will maintain an information Center at CR 382932 (GSGS4347, Sheet
31/18 NE, 1/25,000) beginning D plus 1. Information of current tactical
situation may be obtained at this point. Center to close when First Army
takes over beach maintenance.
SOMMERFIELD
G-2
TAYLOR
Sub-Annexes:
Annex 1 A. - Order of Battle.
Annex 1 B. - Defenses.
Annex 1 C. - Ground Reconnaissance. Annex 1 D. - Terrain Study
References:
G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 1, 101st AB Div., 4 April 1944. (Security
Instructions).
G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 20, 101st AB Div., 18 May 1944. (Security
Instructions No. 2).
G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 21, 101st AB Div., 18 May 1944. (Estimate
of the Situation).
G-2 Operational Memorandum No. 22, 101st AB Div., 18 May 1944. (Map Distribution).
G-1 Operational Memorandum No. 12, 101st AB Div., 24 April 1944. (Prisoners
of War and Civilian Suspects).
Amendment No. 1 to Annex No. 1 (27 May 1944)
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