Initial plans had called for the division to be used as an Imperial Strategic Reserve, as it was believed that 6th Airborne Division would be required in the Far Eastern Theatre; however, when Japan surrendered in August it negated the need for 6th Airborne Division to be transferred.
Rencana awal bagi Divisi tadinya ditempatkan sebagai Cadangan Strategis Kerajaan, karena diyakini bahwa Divisi Lintas Udara ke-6 akan diperlukan di Teater Timur Jauh; namun, ketika Jepang menyerah pada bulan Agustus, kebutuhan untuk 6 Airborne Division ditransfer hilang.