Policy Concerning Trusteeship and Other Methods of Disposition of Mandated Islands

Reid, Alexander D.; Austin, B. L.; Cox, Raymond E. (1946-06-24). Policy Concerning Trusteeship and Other Methods of Disposition of Mandated Islands (Report). Washington, DC: State-War-Navy Coordinating Committee. pp. 5–32.

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Abstract: “Policy Concerning Trusteeship and Other Methods of Disposition of Mandated Islands” discusses the post-World War II arrangements regarding territories previously under Japanese control. It considers the strategic implications and trusteeship arrangements for islands once mandated to Japan, such as the Japanese Mandated Islands, Marcus, and the Bonin and Volcano Islands. There’s a focus on restoring territories like Manchuria, Formosa, and the Pescadores to China and determining that Japan’s sovereignty will be limited to major islands like Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku, along with minor islands to be specified. The document also highlights discussions at committee meetings and the United Nations’ role in overseeing these transitions, ensuring a focus on peace, security, and strategic considerations.

See Page 10 (numbered page 14): "...According to a report of the House Naval' Affairs Commitee, dated October 9, 1945, the Navy Department proposes; subject to action by. the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the State Department, to maintain thefollowing post-war outlying bases in areas formerly controlled by Japan: (a) in the Japanese Mandated Islander — one base in regular operation in the Guam, Saipan area in the Marianas; four bases in a "reduced" status -on Eniwetok and Kwajalein in the Marshalls and on Truk (Chuuk) and Palau in the Carolines; and two others in the "caretaker/emergency" statuses-one on Majuro in the Marshalle and the other on Ulithi in the Carolines...""