4. The armed forces chief of signals will carry out the necessary preparations for signal connections from France to the English mainland. The installation of the remaining 80km East Prussian cables is to be provided for in conjunction with the Navy.
5. I request the supreme commanders to submit to me as soon as possible:
a. The intentions of the Navy and Air Force for achieving the necessary conditions for the crossing of the channel (see figure 2).
b. The construction of the coastal batteries in detail (Navy).
c. A survey of the tonnage to be employed and the methods of getting it ready and fitting it out. Participation of civilian agencies? (Navy).
d. The organization of aerial protection in the assembly areas for troops about to cross and the means of crossing (Air Force).
e. The crossing and operations plan of the army, composition and equipment of the first crossing wave.
f. Organization and measures of the Navy and the Air Force for carrying out of the crossing itself, security of the crossing, and support of the landing.
g. Proposals for the committment of parachute and glider troops, as well as for the attachment and command of anti-aircraft, after an extensive gain of territory on English soil has been made (Air Force).
h. Proposal for the location of the command staffs of the supreme commanders of the Army and of the Navy.