Marshall Mission Files, Lot 54–D270
Memorandum by Colonel J. W. Middleton to Lieutenant General Alvan C. Gillem, Jr.
The approved directive to Executive Headquarters contains a statement that each organization to be retained in the Chinese Army will institute a twelve (12) weeks’ basic training program. It is believed that such a program can best be prepared by the group now in Nanking under General McClure.47 It is suggested the following radio be transmitted:
“To: Commanding General, Nanking Headquarters Command.
Request you prepare a 12 weeks’ basic training program for units of Chinese Army to be retained after demobilization. This program is [Page 332] for interim training to keep troops occupied during period in which they have nothing else to do and must be capable of being operated entirely by Chinese. Request such a program be delivered to Chungking in one week. Colonel McClure,48 of your headquarters, is familiar with the requirements.
Signed, Gillem.”