この文書（JCS1467）は、マニラ会談で日本側に手交された「降伏文書」（Instrument of Surrender）、「天皇の詔書」（Ploclamtion of the Emperor）、の最終原案であり、トルーマン大統領によって承認された確定案である。天皇の詔書、降伏文書、SCAPへの指令からなる。一般命令第１号はまだ検討中であるとの但し書きが付けられている。
1945年8月11日のSWNCC第20回会議で、新しい案が提示され、翌日の第21回会議でSWNCC21/6として承認された。JCS1467とSWNCC21/6とは同じものである。
JCS1275は日本のポツダム宣言受諾前の案だが、JCS1467は日本のポツダム宣言受諾回答後の文書であり、文面にかなりの変更が見られる。
JCS1467（SWNCC21/6）は8月12日にトルーマン大統領の承認を得た後、マッカーサーに大統領の指令とともに送付された。正確な日付は不明であるが、1945年8月14日であると思われる。
JCS1467は、Proclamation to be issued by the Emperor of Japan（「天皇の詔書」）、The Instrument of Surrender（「降伏文書」）、Ｔhe Directive to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers（「連合国最高司令官への指令」）からなり、大統領の承認を経て関係者の回覧される。なお、一般命令第1号は現在なお検討中であるとの但し書きが加えられている。
PROCLAMATION BY THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN（「天皇の詔書」）は、実際に発出されたもの（J.C.S.1467/6）と比較すると、"I"を"We"に、"my"を"our"に変更してはいるが、大略は同じである。
これも実際に調印されたもの（J.C.S.1467/6）と比較すると内容は全く同じである。
DIRECTIVE TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS（「SCAPへの指令」）は、連合国最高司令官へ宛てたトルーマン大統領の指令文書であり、以下の項目からなる。
J.C.S.1467
13 August 1945JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
INSTRUMENTS FOR THE SURRENDER OF JAPAN
Note by the Secretaries
The enclosures a Proclamation to be issued by the Emperor of Japan, the Instrument of Surrender and the Directive to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, as approved by the President are circulated for information. An additional document General order No.1, is still under consideration.
PROCLAMATION BY THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN
Accepting the terms set forth in the Declaration issued by the heads of the Governments of the United States, Great Britain and China on July 26,1945 at Potsdam and subsequently adhered to by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, I have commanded the Japanese Imperial Government and the Japanese Imperial General Head Quarters to sign on my behalf the instrument of surrender presented by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers and to issue General Orders to the Military and Naval forces in accordance with the direction of the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers. I command all my people forthwith to cease hostilities, to lay down their arms and faithfully to carry out all the provisions of the instrument of surrender and the General Orders issued by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters thereunder.
INSTRUMENT OF SURRENDER
1.We, acting by command of and in behalf of the Emperor of Japan, the Japanese Government and the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters, hereby accept the provisions set forth in the declaration issued by the heads of the Governments of the United States, China and the Great Britain on 26 July 1945 at Potsdam and subsequently adhered to by the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, which four powers are hereafter referred to as Allied Powers.
2.We hereby proclaim the unconditional surrender to the Allied Powers of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and of all Japanese forces and all armed forces under Japanese control wherever situated.
3.We hereby command all Japanese forces wherever situated and the Japanese people to cease hostilities forthwith to preserve and save from damage all ships aircraft, and military and civil property and to comply with all requirements which may be imposed by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers or by agencies of the Japanese Government at his direction.
4.We hereby command the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters to issue at once orders to the commanders of all Japanese forces and all forces under Japanese control wherever situated to surrender unconditionally themselves and all forces under their control.
5.We hereby command all civil, military and naval officials to obey and enforce all proclamations, orders and directives deemed by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers to be proper to effectuate this surrender and issued by him or under his authority and we direct all such officials to remain at their posts and to continue to perform their non-combatant duties unless specifically relieved by him or under his authority.
6.We hereby undertake for the Emperor, the Japanese Government and their successors to carry out the provisions of the Potsdam Declaration in good faith and to issue whatever orders and take whatever action may be required by the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers or by any other designated representative of the Allied Powers for the purpose of giving effect that Declaration.
7.We hereby command the Japanese Imperial Government and the Japanese General Headquarters at once to liberate all allied prisoners of war and civilian internees now under Japanese control and to provide for their protection, care, maintenance and immediate transportation to places as directed.
8.The authority of the Emperor and the Japanese Government to rule the state shall be subject to the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers who will take such steps he deems proper to effectuate these terms of surrender.
Signed at ( )at( ) on the ( ) day of ( ),1945
By Command and in behalf of the Emperor of Japan and the Japanese Government
By Command and in behalf of the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters
Accepted at( )at( )on the ( )day of ( ),1945,for the United States, Republic of China, United Kingdom and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and in the interests of the other United Nations at war with Japan.
Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers
United States Representative
Republic of China Representative
United Kingdom Representative
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Representative
DIRECTIVE TO THE SUPREME COMMANDER FOR THE ALLIED POWERS
To be signed by the president of the United States
1.Inaccordance with the agreement among the Governments of the United States, Chinese republic, United Kingdom and Union of Soviet Socialist Republics to designate a Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers for the purpose of enforcing the surrender of Japan you are hereby designated as the Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers
2.You will require the issuance of a proclamation signed by the Emperor authorizing his representatives to sign the instrument of surrender. The proclamation to be signed should be substantially in the form appended hereto. You will take the necessary steps to require and receive from the duly authorized representatives of the Japanese Emperor, the Japanese Government, and the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters the signed instrument of surrender. The text of the instrument of surrender is appended hereto. You will accept the surrender for the four Governments concerned and in the interests of the other United Nations at war with Japan.
3.I have asked the heads of state of China, Great Britain and the Union of Soviet socialist Republics each to designate a representative who may be present with you at the time and place of surrender. I have designated Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz to be present as the United States representative for this purpose. As soon as I have received the other designations you will be advised. You will make the appropriate arrangements.
4.Having accepted the general surrender of Japanese armed forces, you will require the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters to issue general orders which will instruct Japanese commanders wherever situated as to the mechanics of surrender and other details effectuating the surrender. You will effect any necessary coordination of arrangements with the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters with regard to the surrenders to the Allied Commanders concerned of Japanese armed forces abroad.
5.From the moment of surrender the authority of the Emperor and Japanese Government to rule the state will be subject to you and you will take such steps as you deem proper to effectuate the surrender terms.
6.You will exercise supreme command over all land, sea and air forces which may be allocated for enforcement in Japan of the surrender terms by the Allied Powers concerned.
7.Your appointment as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers is effective upon receipt of this directive.
