Note 28 — Chapter XI · Logistics and Civil Affairs
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On 27 November the priorities committee reviewed the status of shipping in the harbors and established new priorities for the unloading of cargo. In order of priority, the following commodities were given preference: rations, ammunition, landing mats, and aviation gasoline.28 Not all the vessels followed the priorities that had been set up for the discharge of cargo. General Krueger ordered that “appropriate disciplinary action” be taken against any Army personnel who were responsible.29