Field Order 9, Hqs 503rd Parachute RCT (Rock Force Hqs), 13 February 1945 [summarized]

Rock Force Tactical Plan, 16 Feb. 1945: [edited] 

A.  The 3/503rd RCT with Btry A/462nd Field Artillery and C/161st Parachute Engineers will:
    1.  At 0830 drop on fields "A" and "B" (parade ground & golf course fields) and secure drop area.
    2.  On being relieved by the 2/503rd, advance and seize the high ground overlooking "Black Beach" to the northeast.
    3.  Support the amphibious landing of the 3/34th Infantry by fire and effect contact with the 3/34th.

B.  The 2/503rd RCT with Btrys B, C, and D/462nd FA will:
    1.  Drop on fields "A" and "B" and relieve the 3/503rd from drop area defense.
    2.  Exploit west and south of the Drop Zone.

C.  The 3/34th Infantry with A/24th Engineers, 603rd Tank Company, and Cannon Company/34th Infantry will:
    1.  Make an overwater movement from Bataan; at 1030 land on "Black Beach" west of San Jose and secure the beachhead.
    2.  Seize and hold Malinta Hill.
    3.  Effect contact with the 3/503rd.  

D.  The 1/503rd RCT will:
    1.  Follow in reserve, relieve the 3/34th from beachhead defense, and secure the Zone of Communications from "Black Beach" to the 3/503rd and the 3/34th.  
    2.  Be prepared to attack eastward from Malinta Hill or support other operations on order.

E.  The 592nd Engineer Boat and Shore Rgt will effect overwater movement and amphibious assualt of 3/34th Inf and will maintain "Black Beach" beachhead.

F.  Naval Bombardment Task Group 77.3 will provide close support.