<P> On 5 September Marshall asked MacArthur if he wanted a National Guard Division, probably the 41st . MacArthur replied that he did not need any additional divisions . He also stated, "Equipment and supplies are essential . If these steps are taken, I am confident that no such backing, the development of a completely adequate defense force will be rapid ." </P> <P> During September and October, in addition to the above - mentioned reinforcements, MacArthur received the 192nd Tank Battalion and 75 self - propelled 75 mm guns . </P> <P> MacArthur strove to reorganize the Philippine Division from a square into a triangular formation . This plan involved shipping in an American infantry regiment and or complementing Stotsenburg and allow USAFFE control of 2 American combat teams . These plans also involved the formation of four tactical commands, each of corps strength, along with various additional support units . </P> <P> By November the War Department had approved additional reinforcements of 1,312 officers, 25 nurses and 18,047 men . The 34th Infantry Regiment was scheduled to ship out from San Francisco on 8 December 1941 . By 5 December fifty - five ships were en route from San Francisco carrying 100,000 ship - tons of cargo to the Philippines . On board were the personnel and equipment of the 26th Field Artillery Brigade, including the 147th Field Artillery, 75 mm, Truck Drawn, Regiment of the South Dakota National Guard; the 148th Field Artillery, 75 mm, Truck Drawn, Regiment of the Idaho National Guard and the 2d Battalion of the 131st Field Artillery, 75 mm, Truck Drawn, Regiment of the Texas National Guard . These units were diverted to Hawaii and assigned to its defenses . </P>

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