Corregidor Island,* 
Philippines -* 
February 16, 1945*
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It's showtime, Lieutenant Colonel! The 503rd spent most of the Philippines Campaign on the sideline while their comrades in the 11th Airborne Division participated in the drive and capture of Manila.* 
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Morale sagged, the 503rd was the "senior" airborne outfit after all! But then, MacArthur ordered them to prepare for a mission worthy of an elite formation. You are now sitting in an C47, 1150 feet above the water of Manila Bay. The Regiment is prepared, your men are ready.*
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The objective is Corregidor Island. It needs to be captured in order to secure the port of Manila, but there is also an emotional aspect. A recapture of Corregidor will erase from the minds of the American people the dark memories of 1942.*
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Also, you have been promoted, and now command the 3rd Battalion, 503rd. Refitting points have been allocated in order to expand your core force with two additional Airborne Companies and (Abn) Battalion support elements.*
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Your mission is to parachute in and secure Dropzones A and B for the rest of the regiment. You'll be the first ones on the ground, success in this operation depends on you.*
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Notes: You'll need about seven C47 transport aircraft to drop one parachute company. It's possible to make do with fewer transport aircraft, but the fewer transports you use the greater risk of having the troops scattered.** 
