An untouched Philippines still contains American ships, bombers, and other forces in the middle of the expanding war. In this scenario they would have to move to maximum alert and disperse their aircraft. The ships cannot carry out the planned cooperation with ABDA and Force Z while the United States remains outside the conflict. Their position requires preparations for hostilities even though they cannot yet join the Allied fighting.
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The Philippines on alert while America remains neutral
American forces in the Philippines must disperse aircraft and prepare for attack, while continued neutrality prevents their ships from joining Force Z.