After clearing the entire atoll, the 27th Division commander, Maj. Gen. Ralph C. Smith, reported on the morning of 23 November, "Makin taken, recommend command pass to commander garrison force."
Setelah membersihkan seluruh atol, Komandan Divisi 27, Mayjen Ralph C. Smith, melaporkan pada pagi hari tanggal 23 November, "Makin sudah direbut, mengusulkan perpindahan komando ke komandan pasukan garnisun".