[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/dYtQ3PR.png?1[/img][/center] It is part of my responsibility as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces to see to it that our country is able to defend itself against any possible aggressor. [b]Accordingly, I have directed the Atomic Energy Commission to continue its work on all forms of atomic weapons, including the so-called hydrogen or superbomb.[/b] Like all other work in the field of atomic weapons, it is being and will be carried forward on a basis consistent with the overall objectives of our program for peace and security. The decision to make a Hydrogen Bomb is mine and mine alone. This we shall continue to do until a satisfactory plan for international control of atomic energy is achieved. We shall also continue to examine all those factors that affect our program. -- President Harry S Truman --- [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/MVt5RmD.png?1[/img][/center] SECDEF ORDER 881014 To: POTUS, CJCS, Per President Truman's request, a general increase in military strength is being hereby ordered. As much as we all regret dismantling our military strength after the war, threats from hostile nations both near and far require us to be ready. General Bradley and the Joint Chiefs have looked over the numbers and would agree that an across the board increase of at least 30% for men, material, and equipment would be desirable. We need airmen, seamen, marines, and soldiers along with everything from boots and canned food all the way up to subs and aircraft carriers. These directives are to be carried out immediately. I understand this won't happen overnight, but I have faith and confidence in our abilities to boost our military power back to the mighty colossus it was during the war. General Bradley was kind enough to survey the commanders of our four most important theaters and was able to find out what they need. Included with the orders of production are general orders to carry out for the foreseeable future. Admiral Fechteler, US Atlantic Fleet Requests: At least five more aircraft carriers, ten submarines, and another one hundred landing craft. Also more canned peaches for his sailors. Orders: Business as usual. General Handy, US European Command Requests: At least three more divisions of men to supplement his numbers. At least two more armored divisions, and another Air Force division. Also his troops have been complaining about diseases from German women. He requests four hundred thousand prophylactics for his troops. Also a campaign warning of the dangers of unsafe relations with unsavory women, posters, advertising in the magazines the troops read as well as the films they watch. Let's hope the men don't tucker themselves out on the West German women and become too weak to fight off the East German men. Orders: Business as usual, all eyes peeled towards the East. Admiral Radford, US Pacific Fleet At least another dozen aircraft carriers operating out of Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippines respectively. General MacArthur has commandeered the Seventh Fleet to boost his occupying force in Japan, so I'm commissioning the creation of another fleet out of new and refitted ships for use in the Pacific. Another division of Marines would help the Admiral's fighting numbers as well. Orders: Increase patrols in and around Formosa and the South China Sea General MacArthur, SCAP The general's list is long and lengthy, more men, better equipment, stricter training regiments. The training regiments seem to be the most important, due to the general's report of his occupying force in Japan growing soft and content with the docile and welcoming Japanese people. General Bradley approved the training and if it is a success will also be used in Germany to keep our forces in shape and ready to fight. Whatever else MacArthur says he needs send to him. I know the general has his foibles, but he is our eyes and ears in the Pacific. Nobody knows that region better than he does. The defense of Japan, South Korea, and Formosa should be among our chief items of concern. Orders: Get our men in Japan and Asia back into prime fighting shape. I believe I've bothered you gentlemen enough for one day. As I said before, this won't be quick or easy, but it will be necessary to get our armed forces back on par with the rest of the powers in the world. Sincerely, George C. Marshall Secretary of Defense [b]SUMMARY[/b] 1. President Truman orders the development of Hydrogen Bomb 2. The US is increasing its military capabilities and sending men, ships, and aircraft around the world where needed.