MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP, 21 JUNE1962

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
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• Document Creation Date: December 19, 2016
• Document Release Date: August 18, 2005
• Sequence Number: 6
• Publication Date: June 21, 1962
• Content Type: MFR

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MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD
SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting of the Special Group, 21 June 1962
PRESENT: General Taylor, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Gilpatric, General
Lemnitzer, and Yx:. McCohe-.,
1. Reconnaissance of China
Colonel Steakley outlined the proposed RF-101 reconnaissance
program to be mounted against the Chinese Communist buildup. The
program consists of:
a. Daily coverage of the coastal areas around Foochow,
Amoy and Swatow. Routes and frequencies would be at the discretion
of CINCPAC, based on weather conditions.
b. Weekly coverage of other selected areas on the main-
land. These routes would also be at the discretion of CINCPAC, based
on weather.
In addition to the above-mentioned overflights, DOD plans the
following peripheral reconnaissance:
a. An increase in fleet shipping surveillance flights to
two per day, involving approaches as close as three nautical miles to
the mainland.
b. An increase in C-130, or equivalent, ELINT and COMINT
flights to one per day, in the Formosa Straits.
It was noted that all flights in the Straits would be ordered to
abort on the basis of COMINT or other warning of hostile action.
Mr. McCone then outlined three suggested TACKLE routes.
(Note: All of the above were later approved by higher authority.)
General Lemnitzer reported that SAC will make two U-2's available
s a backup, if required. Colonel Steakley said that
Secretary McNamara would like to have recurring coverage of strategic
objectives well within China, and Colonel Steakley estimated that at
least four successful flights would be required for suitable coverage.
It was agreed that this should be discussed with COMOR.
NSC review(s) completed.
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In connection with the entire reconnaissance program, Mr. Johnson
said that he felt it should be kept under progressive review and that
the stepped-up frequency should be abandoned if a Chinese buildup is
not confirmed.
2. SAMOS Contingency Plan
Mr. Johnson presented a modification of the suggested contingency
press release which was a part of Dr. Charyk's proposal of 15 June.
The contingency plan as modified was satisfactory to Defense and to
the Chairman. Mr. McCone said that he had not had time to review it
and he would give his comments at a later date.
Thoma A. Parrott
Distribution
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Gilpatric
Mr. McCone
General Taylor
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