1944 Mar 15: Prepare for Movement
“Beware of the Ides of March” could certainly be applied in the case of the 442nd Combat Team. March 15 saw officers and noncoms rushing around like so many mad hatters looking for all available regulations on “POM,” preparation for overseas movement. First came the initial regulations, then the first clarification, then the clarification of the clarification. At this point the regimental and battalion staffs were considering the advantages of opium. Finally, the Combat Team was furnished with a new set of instructions which rescinded all previous instructions, and everybody rushed down to the post utilities office to secure the grease, waterproof paper, crates, and the numerous other items which the regulations firmly stated were necessary to the packing and crating of supplies and equipment....
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