The Korean Communications Zone, under the command
of Maj. Gen. Thomas W. Herren, is established under
Far East Command. It assumes responsibility for rear
area activities, particularly POW camps

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE SPECIALIST PERSONNEL

The principal concern of OB operations in KCOMZ was
the enemy guerrilla forces which operated-from mountain
strongholds within the Communications Zone. Also of
concern were enemy forces in the forward areas. KCOMZ
was charged with the logistical support of Eighth Army's
efforts in the battle zone. The Communications Zone's area
of responsibility adjoined the-rear boundary of Eighth Army.
Consequently, it was determined that OB data on enemy forces
in the battle zone as compiled by Eighth Army would be
maintained by KCOMZ. It was recognized early that OB data on
each of the above-cited enemy forces must be maintained and
correlated with the over-all intelligence operation; e.g.,
enemy guerrilla activities within the Communications Zone
conceivably and frequently were influenced by enemy activities
in the battle zone.