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Intelligence Bulletin: Vol 01 No 09 May 1943 and Vol 01 No 10 June 1943

Military Intelligence Service WAR DEPARTMENT Washington, May 1943 Intelligence Bulletin No. 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE: JAPAN Section I. Japanese Warfare as Seen by U. S. Observers 1. Introduction 2. The Japanese Soldier 3. Offense a. During the Day b. At Night 4. Defense a. Enemy Tenacity b. Enemy Positions c. Enemy Tactics d. On Makin Island 5. Dummy Snipers (New Guinea) 6. Ruses 7. Supply on Guadalcanal II. Grenade Dischargers 1. General 2. Model 89 a. Description b. Table of Characteristics c. How It Operates 3. "10-Year Type a. Description b. Table of Characteristics c. How It Operates 4. Ammunition a. For Model 89 b. For "10-Year" Type III. Japanese Equipment 1. Introduction 2. The List IV. Information Obtained from Japanese Prisoners 1. Introduction 2. The Comments a. Regarding Morale b. Regarding Equipment PART TWO: GERMANY I. Reconnaissance by Light Tank Platoons 1. Introduction 2. The Doctrine a. Teamwork b. Reconnaissance Before H-Hour c. Reconnaissance After H-Hour II. Company Orders (Defense) 1. Introduction 2. Intentions 3. Defenses 4. Positions 5. Sentry System 6. Ammunition 7. Rations 8. Intercommunication 9. Safety Precautions 10. General Information III. Defense Against Ground- Attack Planes 1. General 2. German Instructions IV. Parachute Troops V. Panzer Grenadiers VI. Antitank and Tank Guns 1. Antitank Guns 2. Tank Guns 3. Ammunition VII. Miscellaneous 1. 88-mm AA/AT Gun (Dug-in) 2. New Machine Gun 3. Tank Recognition 4. Flame-throwing Tank PART THREE: UNITED NATIONS I. Some Health Rules for North Africa — Middle East 1. General 2. Water 3. Water Economy in Desert Areas 4. Foods a. General b. Milk c. Fruits and Vegetables 5. Clothing 6. Bathing 7. Housing II. Physical Training Notes for British AA Units 1. Introduction 2. Physical Efficiency Tests 3. General Procedure 4. Suggestions by AA Command a. Feet b. Route Marches c. Wearing of Equipment d. Jumping from Heights e. Forearms f. At the Double g. Obstacles h. Endurance LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1. Japanese Model 89 Grenade Discharger and Ammunition Figure 2. Panzer Grenadier Personnel Carrier Figure 3. Hollow-charge Principle Figure 4. German 88-mm AA/AT Gun (Dug-in) Figure 5. New German Machine Gun

Military Intelligence Service War Department Washington, June 1943 Intelligence Bulletin No. 10 NOTICE The Intelligence Bulletin is designed primarily for the use of junior officers and enlisted men. It is a vehicle for the dissemination to them of the latest information received from Military Intelligence sources. In order to secure the widest possible use of this bulletin, its contents are not highly classified. It is for the exclusive use of military personnel, however, and no part of it may be published without the consent of the Military Intelligence Service, except in the case of task forces, divisions, and higher echelons. Commanders of these organizations are authorized to reproduce any item in the bulletin, provided they maintain the classification of the information and give its source. It is recommended that the contents of this bulletin be utilized whenever practicable as the basis for informal talks and discussions with troops. Readers are invited to comment on the use that they are making of the Intelligence Bulletin and to forward suggestions for future issues. Such correspondence may be addressed directly to the Dissemination Unit, Military Intelligence Service, War Department, Washington, D. C. Requests for additional copies should be forwarded through channels for approval. June 1943, Intelligence Bulletin N. 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part One: Germany Section I. Recent Trends in the Use of Mines and Booby Traps 1. Introduction 2. Antitank Mines 3. Booby Trapping of Tellermines 4. Antipersonnel Mines 5. Booby Traps (prepared charges) 6. Tactical Use of Mines and Booby Traps a. To Strengthen the Defenses of a Strong Points b. To Cover Gaps between Strong Points c. To Form a Continuous Band of Obstacles d. To Block Roads and Defiles II. Artillery Tactics 1. In North Africa a. Introduction b. Gun Positions c. Alternate Positions d. Observation e. Counterbattery Fire f. Training as Infantry 2. Defensive Barrages III. New German Heavy Tank IV. Air Force 1. Recent Ground-attack Tactics a. Attacks on Ports b. Attacks on Airdromes c. Attacks on Roads and Gun Emplacements 2. Interrogation of Prisoners Section V. Miscellaneous 1. Counterattack Tactics (Mareth Front) a. Use of Tanks b. Infantry c. Fire d. Panzer Grenadiers 2. Engaging a British Observation Post 3. Tank-borne Infantry 4. Reaction to British Use of Smoke 5. Flak in the Field 6. Defense of Villages 7. Demolition Precautions Part Two: Japan Section I. Japanese Use of Smoke 1. Introduction 2. Type 99 Self-propelled Smoke Candle 3. Smoke Grenade (for grenade discharger) 4. Type 94 Smoke Candle (small) 5. Type 94 Smoke Candle (large) 6. Type 94 Floating Smoke Candle (Model B) 7. 10-kg Naval Smoke Candle a. Methods of Operation b. Points on Using c. Instructions for Storage 8. Rifle Smoke Grenade 9. Smoke-screen Operations a. Personnel and Equipment b. Laying the Screen c. Care of Candles Section II. Notes on Boats and Ships in Amphibious Operations 1. Introduction 2. Boat Capacities a. For Large Landing Barge {Daihatsu) b. For Small Landing Barge (Shohatsu) 3. Conveniences for Personnel 4. Arrangement of Weapons a. Rifle b. Light Machine Gun c. Machine Guns d. Antitank Gun e. Mountain Gun 5. Notes on Unloading a. New Guinea b. Guadalcanal 6. How to Dodge Planes III. Some Japanese Tactics Observed in Burma 1. Introduction 2. Defenses 3. Ruses a. Use of Cattle b. Use of Patrols c. Use of Exposed Men d. Use of Tommy Gun e. Miscellaneous IV. Japanese Tactics at Milne Bay 1. Introduction 2. Summary by Observers 3. Patrols 4. Night Operations a. Approach March b. The Attack c. Withdrawals d. Use of Tanks V. Notes on the Japanese — From Their Documents 1. Introduction 2. Tactics a. Offense b. Defense 3. Intelligence a. Procuring Information b. Security Measures 4. Conduct of Soldiers a. Discipline b. Personal Sacrifices 5. Daily Schedule Section VI. Miscellaneous 1. Introduction 2. Equipment a. Bangalore Torpedo b. Antimosquito Cream c. Blotting Paper 3. Jungle-clearing Units 4. Regarding Security a. Seeking Documents and Equipment b. Identification Disks Part Three: United Nations Section I. Notes on Light AA (New Zealand) 1. Introduction 2. The Light AA Layout 3. Camouflage and Concealment 4. Identification and Warning II. British Army Notes on Embarkation Security LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1. Tellermine, Model 35 (standard German antitank mine) Figure 2. New Type of Improvised Wooden Box Mine Figure 3. New German Heavy Tank, the Pz. Kw. 6 Figure 4. Suspension System of the Pz. Kw. 6 Figure 5. Combat Score on German Flak Gun Shield Figure 6. Type 99 Self-propelled Smoke Candle Figure 7. Smoke Grenade (for grenade discharger) Figure 8. Type 94 Smoke Candle (small) Figure 9. Type 94 Smoke Candle (large) Figure 10. Type 94 Floating Smoke Candle (Model B) Figure 11. 10-kg Naval Smoke Candle Figure 12. Rifle Smoke Grenade Figure 13. Japanese Smoke-screen Plans Figure 14. Japanese Smoke Laying Figure 15. Japanese Defense Post