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Order of Battle
U.S. Army Forces in the Far East
Philippine Army
Higher Command
8 December 1941
 
Higher Command, Philippine Army

On 26.07.41 the President of the USA issued the order calling Philippine Army into service of the United States at time to be fixed by General MacArthur, who was called to active duty at that date and designated Commanding General Forces in the Far East, including the Philippine Department and Philippine Army.

USAFFE Order No. 1, dated 26.07.41, created U.S. Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) with MacArthur taking command.

On 15.08.41, cadres of the 10 reserve divisions were called into US service. All PAAC units were also inducted on the same day.
 
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