What was the title of the Allied order issued to Japanese forces on September 2, 1945?

The Allied order issued to Japanese forces on September 2, 1945, was General Order No. 1.

The order directed Japanese forces to surrender to designated Allied commanders, disclose their military deployments, and preserve equipment for later disarmament. It was issued by General Douglas MacArthur after Japan’s formal surrender.

President Harry Truman had approved the order on August 17, 1945, before it was issued on the date of the surrender ceremony. It helped translate Japan’s acceptance of surrender terms into practical instructions for forces spread across Asia and the Pacific.

General Order No. 1 also established different surrender authorities in Korea. Japanese forces north of the 38th parallel were directed to surrender to Soviet forces, while those south of the line surrendered to U.S. forces. This arrangement contributed to the postwar division of Korea.