Excerpt from Japanese Paratroopers

“The Japanese considered that the ideal landing area was a locality where paratroops could assemble easily after
the jump. They determined that the attack objective should be within three miles or less of the landing site. However,
in actual operations the Japanese have landed as far as 12 miles from their objective. If the landing point was too
far from the objective the Japanese felt that the element of surprise would be lost, and the enemy would have
additional time to make defensive preparations.
Japanese paratroopers were briefed in detail upon completion of the reconnaissance. Frequently, annotated aerial
photographs of the installations to be seized were issued, and often rehearsals were held. Assembly areas to be
used before and after the assault were selected.
In actual practice, orders for the operation were specific, covering phases, objectives, and tactics in minute detail.
Communications and signal systems were established, with air-ground communication generally effected by panels.
Between units on the ground, radio may be used, or improvised methods, such as the sounding of musical
instruments and distinctive noises, were adopted. The latter measures, however, were probably for identification
among the supporting units rather than for communication.”

Japanese Paratroopers, Japanese Parachute Troops in World War II

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