4 VF planes in Condition II daylight to sunset. 1 VB plane in Condition II with 2 depth charges loaded. All VF, VB, VS, and VT planes on board are loaded to capacity with free and fixed gun ammunition.
Bombs are in ready condition in the magazines.
Torpedoes with war heads in ready condition in torpedo storage. Every plane leaving the ship will carry 3 message droppers. Drop float light Open fire with machine guns Report position by radio ONLY in case it is evident no surface vessel's attention has been attracted. 1000 rounds per barrel .50 caliber machine guns. Ship and aircraft will observe strict radio silence except for contacts.