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Appx A to 50 (N) Div
Adm Order No.1 dated 2 May 44.

The following is the build-up of RASC tpt on D Day Tides 1 and 2.

TIDE 1.
For Mobile ColumnTotal Load Carriers
3 x 3-ton vehs loaded POL
2 x 3-ton vehs loaded Amn
(for 61 Recce Regt & 2 Ches)
For 47 Commando
1 x 3-ton veh loaded Rations & Water
1 x 3-ton veh loaded Amn
2nd Line Amn
27 x 3-ton vehs loaded Amn (types not yet decided) 34 x 3-ton
TIDE 2.
26 x 3-ton vehs loaded POL (25 miles for all vehs landing up to and incl D plus 3)
12 x 3-ton vehs loaded Compo Rations (1 day for all tps landing up to and incl D plus 3)
31 x 3-ton vehs loaded Amn (types not yet decided)
69 x 3-ton
TOTAL LOAD CARRYING VEHS - TIDES 1 and 2.103 x 3-ton

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