LETTER TO HONORABLE RICHARD HELMS FROM J. L. THROCKMORTON

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• Publication Date: November 12, 1970
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UNITED STATES STRIKE COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF
MACDI LL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, 33608
12 November 1970
Honorable Richard Helms
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20505
Dear Mr. Helms:
I was sorry to learn that you will be unable to attend our
BONUS STRIKE Conference at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto Rico,
next February; however, I am grateful for your having made
Lieutenant General Cushman available as your representative.
I am confident his treatment of the subject will be most
informative. I have inclosed for your information an updated
agenda including speakers.
In addition to the space reserved for Lieutenant General
Cushman, we have reserved one additional conference space
for a member of your staff. It would be appreciated if
you would have your staff provide this headquarters, ATTN:
STRJ3-TP, the name, rank, and security clearance of the
additional conferee. The point of contact at this
headquarters for administrative arrangements is Lieutenant
Colonel Kenneth W. Smith, Extensions 2841/3387.
Thank you for your interest in our conference. Perhaps
you will be able to participate in a future BONUS STRIKE
Conference.
Sincerely,
L THROCKMORT ON
General, USA
Commander in Chief
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You will note that General Cushman is
committed to participate in the BONUS
STRIKE 71 Conference on 24 February 1971.
The topic is "Communist Strategy in the
1970's. " Please note the scope in the
attached agenda. Please provide a suggested
text to the DDI no later than 24 January who
will put it into final speech narrative for
delivery to the DDCI by 15 February.
Copy of this note sent to DDI.
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24-9-70
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22 SEP1970
General J. L. Throckmorton, USA
Commander in Chief
United States Strike Command
MacDill Air Force Base, Florida 33608
Dear General Throckmorton:
The Director greatly appreciates your invitation to
participate in BONUS STRIKE 71 but has asked that I address
the Conference on 24 February 1971 as scheduled. Your
tentative topic, "Communist Strategy in the 1970's, " is a
challenge; and I look forward to dealing with this subject
as best I can.
My Executive Assistant, will be in
touch with your staff to work out details.
Sincerely,
R. E. Cushman, Jr.
R. E. Cushman, Jr.
Lieutenant General, USMC
Deputy Director
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You will note that General Cushman is
committed to participate in the BONUS STRIKE 71
Conference on 24 February 1971. The topic is
"Communist Strategy in the 1970's. " Please
note the scope in the attached agenda but feel
free to alter. Please provide a suggested text
not later than 1 February 1971.
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UNITED STATES STRIKE COMMAND
OFFICE OF THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF
MACDI LL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA, 33608
17 September 1970
Honorable Richard Helms
Director
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C. 20301
The purpose of this letter is to extend to you a cordial
invitation to address and to participate in a high level
conference to be conducted at Ramey Air Force Base, Puerto
Rico, 24 through 26 February 1971 on the subject: "The
Changing Character of the U.S. Strategic Position and the
Problems of Strategic Mobility in the 1970s."
The conference will be the, fifth in a series which this
command has hosted on subjects of mutual interest to the
State/Defense community. Among those to be invited will
be the Secretaries of State, Defense and the three
Services, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the
Service Chiefs, and Commanders of the Unified and Specified
Commands. The purpose of the conference, as in past years,
is to provide attendees an opportunity to hear and discuss
with distinguished authorities various facets of the
selected subject.
It would be appreciated if you could accept this invitation
and address the conference on 24 February 1971 on the
subject: "Communist Strategy in the 1970s." Though the
scope and content of your presentation is entirely a matter
for your determination, I have attached a copy of the
conference agenda with some suggested topics for your
consideration.
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Our objective is to conduct the conference in an environment
of complete academic freedom and candor. All conferees will
possess TOP SECRET clearance and the facility will be
appropriately secured. No publicity is planned for the
conference and your remarks would be recorded only with
your permission.
We recognize that your busy schedule may not permit you to
attend the entire three days; however, your attendance at
a portion of the conference would contribute significantly
to its success. Transportation to and from Ramey Air Force
Base can be arranged to meet your requirements. Should
you be unable to attend, please be assured that we would be
pleased to have Lt Gen Cushman or any other representative
of your choice make the presentation.
I do hope you will be able to join us at Ramey. I look
forward to your favorable response.
Sincerely,
. THROCKMORTON
General, USA
Commander in Chief
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BONUS STRIKE 71
RAMEY AIR FORCE BASE, PUERTO RICO
24-26 February 1971
WEDNESDAY
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Gen J.L.Throckmorton
Keynote: DEPSTATE-The
Hon U.Alexis Johnson
Discussion
Issues
of Nat Securit
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OSD - (TBD)
Discussion
Communist Strategy in
the 1970s. CIA.
(TBD) ,
1105-1120 Break
Discussion
1120-1150 USMC
12.05-1315
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1405-1420
LUNCH
THURSDAY FRIDAY s
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25 FEBRUARY 1971 [ 26 FEBRUARY 1971 bl
MILITARY POSTURE AND STRATE
GIC MOBIIITY IN THE 1970s .'
0800-0830 DA
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CIIVCSTRIKE
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0850-0910
Break
0910-0940
09.40--1000
NAVY DEPT
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1015-1045
DAF(DCS/Plans&OPS
LTG R. Doughert\7f
1045-1105
Discussion
(TBD)
1150-1210
Discussion
1210-
LUNCH
FREE TIME
U.S 0Military Power &
Its Role in the 1970s .
OJCS - (TBD)
Discussion
Resource Consideratzonrl
F !1420-1450 in Global Strategy-OEp''
Hon George A. Lincoln
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0840-0900
Discussion
0900-0920
Break
0920-1000
Pacific Area
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Discussion
1020-1035
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1035-1115
European.Area
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1115-1135
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1135-1300
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BONUS STRIKE 71
RAMEY AIR FORCE BABE PUERTO RICO
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1. SUBJECT: "The Changing Character of the U.S. Strategic
Position and the Problems of Strategic
Mobility in the 1970s."
2. SUBJECT BREAKOUT AND SPEAKER SOURCE:
A. THE SETTING.
SUBJECT
SPEAKER SOURCE/
PROBABLE SPEAKER
(1) Policy Keynote: STATE DEPARTDMENT.
National Priorities and' The Honorable
United States Foreign U. Alexis Johnson
policy Considerations
for the 1970s.
SCOPE:
a. Policy Objectives.
b. Reaction of Free
World to our Policy.
c. Existing Treaties.
(2) Issues of National Security OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
in the 1970s. OF DEFENSE.
(To be determined)
SCOPE:
a. Defense Commitments and
Resources.
b. Military Strategy.
c. Military Assistance
Program.
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BONUS STRIKE 71 (Continued)
SUBJECT
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SPEAKER SOURCE/
PROBABLE SPEAKER
(3) Communist Strategy in the CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
1970s. (To be determined)
SCOPE:
a.
Analysis
of the Threat.
b.
Communist
Objectives.
c.
Communist
Capabilities.
d.
Reaction
to U.S. Policy.
(4) U.S. Military Power and Its THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
Role in the 1970s. (To be determined)
SCOPE:
a. Military Objectives.
b. The Strategy.
c. Overall Requirements,
Force Levels, and
Capabilities.
(5) Resource Considerations in OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
Global Strategy. PREPAREDNESS.
Honorable George A. Lincoln
SCOPE:
(To be determined)
(1) United States Army. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
(To be determined)
SCOPE:
a. Mission.
b. Force.Structure.
c. Capabilities/Limitations.
B. MILITARY POSTURE AND STRATEGIC MOBILITY IN THE 19705.
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BONUS STRIKE 71 (Continued)
SCOPE..
a. Mission,
b. Force Structure.
Capabilities,/Limitations.
SUBJECT
(2) United "8tates Navy DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
(To be determined)
(3) United States Air Force DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
SCOPE:
a. Mission.
b. Force Structure.
C. Capabilities/Limitations.
SPEAKER SOURCE/
PROBABLE SPEAKER
Lt Gen Russell Dougherty
(DCS/Plans & Operations)
(4) United States Marine Corps HEADQUARTERS, UNITED STATES
MARINE CORPS
SCOPE: (To be determined)
a. Mission.
b. Force Structure.
C. Capabilities/Limitations.
(5)
Middle East, Africa. South USSTRICOi1
of the Sahara; and - Gen J.L. Throckmorton
Southern Asia (MEAFSA) Area
a..
b.
C.
Mission and Plans.
Requirements.
Capabilities and Limitations.
(6) Pacific Area. PACOM
SCOPE:
a. Mission and Plans.
b. Requireznenis.
C. Capabilities and Limitations.
Adm John S, McCain, Jr.
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BONUS STRIKE 71 (Continued)
SUBJECT
(7) European Area and NATO.
SCOPE:
a. Mission and Plans,
b, Requirements,
C. Capabilities and Limitations,
(8) Atlantic Area.
SCOPE:
a. Mission and Plans.
b, Requirements.
C. Capabilities and Limitations.
Co CLO G REMARKS
SPEAIR SOURCE/
PRO L'~ T_E SPEAI,ER
EUCOM
(To be determined)
LANTCOM
(To be determined)
Gen J.L. Throckmorton
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