Northern landing force ( Task Group 56 ) in conjunction with Northern Attack force ( Task Group 52 ) is given the following mission. On Jig Day land, seize, occupy and defended Tinian Island in the Marianas in order to obtain the use of that island and to destroy the enemy thereon.
Aircraft of Task Force 52 shall provide air support for the capture of Tinian Island. Aircraft of Task Force 59 based on Saipan will also be utilized in support of the Tinian operation. In so far as is tactically practicable consistent with their main primary mission.