Although the navies blockaded North Korea and launched aircraft to delay the North Korean forces these efforts alone did not stop the North Korean Army juggernaut on its southern advance. U.S. President Harry S. Truman later ordered ground troops into the country to supplement the air support. All U.S. Navy units and ships including Leyte were placed on alert.
The navies imposed a blockade on North Korea, launching aircraft to hinder the North Korean forces, but these efforts alone were insufficient to halt the North Korean Army's advance into the south. U.S. President Harry S. Truman subsequently ordered ground troops into the country to bolster air support. All U.S. Navy units and ships, including Leyte, were placed on high alert.