Alert Message from Chief of Naval Operations
Nov. 24, 1941FROM: Chief of Naval Operations
ACTION: CinCAF, CinCPAC, Com 11, Com 12, Com 13, Com 15
INFO: Spenavo London Cinclant 242005
Chances of favorable outcome of negotiations with Japan very doubtful. This situation coupled with statements of Japanese Government and movements their naval and military forces indicate in our opinion that a surprise aggressive movement in any direction including attack on Philippines or Guam is a possibility. Chief of Staff has seen this dispatch concurs and requests action adees [addressees] to inform senior Army officers their areas. Utmost secrecy necessary in order not to complicate an already tense situation or precipitate Japanese action. Guam will be informed separately.
Copy to WPD, War Dept. and Op-12 but no other distribution.
War Warning Message from Chief of Naval Operations
Nov. 27, 1941FROM: Chief of Naval Operations
ACTION: CinCAF, CinCPAC
INFO: Cinclant, Spenavo 272337
This dispatch is to be considered a war warning. Negotiations with Japan looking toward stabilization of conditions in the Pacific have ceased and an aggressive move by Japan is expected within the next few days. The number and equipment of Japanese troops and the organization of naval task forces indicates an amphibious expedition against either the Philippines, Thai or Kra Peninsula or possibly Borneo. Execute an appropriate defensive deployment preparatory to carrying out the tasks assigned in WPL 46. Inform district and Army authorities. A similar warning is being sent by War Department.
Spenavo inform British. Continental districts Guam, Samoa directed take appropriate measures against sabotage.
Copy to WPD, War Dept.
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