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The 0.0.4.0. and a nucleus staff of key officers are
proceeding by air with all possible speed. lis will be in
possession of directives on Civil Affairs Policy and on particular
matters of importanos (e.g. Finance) of which he will give you
copies.
remainder of the Civil Affairs Unit will follow as
quickly as possible.
40 Pending the arrival of the 0.0.A.0., you will take such
steps as your resources permit:
5.
(a) to maintain law and order;
(b) to render aid to divilian internees until they
come under the control af sous other responsible authority;
(0) to control the influx of civilians by sea or land;
(d) to guard or secure public utilities, banks, buildings
likely to contain records, and any essential civilian
supplies;
(a) to seize the Japanese Treestry and the Yokohama Specie
wank.
As it has not been possible ta provide the 0.0.4.0, with an
adequate polios force, it is possible that service personnel
may have to be made available to fulfil the majority of theseO
functions for an indefinite period.
6.
the arrival of the 0.0.4.0. you have authority to
delegate to him all or any of the powers which you have assumed by
Proclama ti on. in order to relieve yourself' so far as possible of
the detailed work of Civil Administration you should exercise
this power of delegation to the maximum extent compatible with
your general responsibility. Delegated ¡owers should, however,
remin subject to your orders and directions and will be revocable
you at your discretion whenever naoBSSARY.
Ministerial responsibility for Civil Affairs rests with the
acretary of State for sar. All messagos and correspondence on this
subject will be addressed by you to the Admiralty, prefixed
Alternatives dependent 7. upon Directive under preparation by General Ismay (005 206th Meeting, Item 11).
"For War Office for Civil Affair" for transdssion to the war uffice.
aits nativa para raph 7.
sinisterial responsibility for Civil Affairs rests with the
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