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Monday January 17, 1944.
Misamari
   
One chief pilot and one assistant reported from each of the six fields in the galley. Only two were late. Strangly enough, they were the ones from Misamari. Apparently was caused by a lack of explicit orders. Although every one concerned was aware of the situation, no direct orders had been issued. Lt. Terry, was about an hour late. Lt. Andrews did not show up at all. Upon my request, Maj. Collier assigned Capt. Parham as second members. Later there seemed to be some doubt as to whether Parham was to be permanently assigned to the Chief Pilot's department or not. [[underlined]] Note: [[/underlined]] In future conferences, specify that the conferees are to be [[underline]] permanently [[/underline]] assigned to the department concerned.

Col. Hardin did not show up. Opened the conference on time without him. My introduction of the subject matter was rather weak. [[underlined]] Note: [[/underlined]] Next conference prepare the introduction to the conference better.

Lt. Col. Clarke (new Sector Oprtns Officer) showed up and talked to the group on the importance of the procedures and training program. He promised complete support of the program and told the conferees that each situation could take one plane for transition.

Had a very satisfactory discussion on duties and organization of the chief pilots section. Rough draft was accepted with a few minor changes. Principal argument was regarding scheduling. Everyone ultimately came to the conclusion that all scheduling should be done by chief pilots. I was well satisfied with progress made at this session.

In afternoon Started subject of writing procedures. Did not get along so well. Divided group into committees based on principle of mixing every one up. Pilots objectee to this principle. Wanted to keep one type ship together. Re-arranged committees on this basis. [[underlined]] Note: [[/underlined]] Believe in [[strikethrough]]anth[[/strikethrough]] everything pertaining to aircraft a segregation should be made with respect to kind of aircraft. This may apply to the things we think of as general to all types. Perhaps they should be repeated. It certainly applies to use and employment of aircraft.

Was not very well satisfied with results of afternoons work. The pilots were