d. Coordination of operations of THIRD FLEET and SOUTHWEST

PACIFIC Naval and Air Forces will be published later. e. I Time (Zone-9) of Z Time will be used during the operation.

2. a. Forces of the SOUTHWEST PACIFIC, covered and supported by the THIRD FLEET, will continue the offensive to reoccupy the PHILIPPINES by seizing and occupying objectives in the LEYTE and western SAMAR areas, and will establish therein naval, air and logistic facilities for the support of subsequent operations. b. Target Date for A Day: 20 October 1944.