MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP (CI)2 P.M., THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1963

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• Publication Date: August 1, 1963
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August 1, 1963
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Group (CI)
2 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 1963
PRESENT: Governor Harriman, The Attorney General, Mr. Morrow, Mr. Bundy
vice Mr. Gilpatric, Mr. Helms vice Mr. McCone, General Krulak
vice General Taylor, Mr. Wolf vice Mr. Bell
NSC REVIEW Ambassador Martin, Mr. Koren, Mr. Brewster and Mr. Posts were
COMPLETED, present for Item No. 1.
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Mr. Belcher and Mr. Rogers were present for Item No. 2.
Mr. Engle was present for Items I and 2.
Mr. Maechling and Mr. Nolan were present for the meeting.
1. Progress Report the Internal Defense se Plan for Thailand
Mr. Koren presented a summary review of the progress report and pointed
out that, in general, progress toward achieving our internal security goals
is satisfactory. The shortage of trained Thai leaders presents a continu-
ing problem in connection with many aspects of the Internal Security Plan.
U.S. supported training to reduce this shortage appears to be sound and
this effort will be evaluated at a future date to determine if more should
be done in this area.
Youth programs continue to reflect progress with well established
objectives and the means are available to pursue these programs. There
are indicators that Thai leaders are becoming aware of the nature of the
Communist internal security threat and recent trips into remote areas by
Sarit have created a favorable reaction among the people. Lack of initiative
of lower echelons of theThai bureaucracy continues to be a factor impeding
progress.
The Attorney General suggested that the Thai Government should be
encouraged to begin planning for the organizing of labor unions. The
Chairman requested Ambassador Martin to take another look at both the labor
and youth programs when he arrives in his post. The Attorney General
commented that the Group has been concerned that projects in Thailand were
being implemented slower than had been anticipated, and invited Ambassador
Martin to inform the Group on matters where he believes its assistance
would be of value.
Mr. Bundy mentioned the problem of funding future operations of the
Mobile Development Units. These units are currently supported by MAP and
he hopes that AID will be able to support this program in the future. Mr.
Wolf responded that this subject will be reviewed when the entire rural
development program is reviewed by AID. Mr. Bundy invited the Group's
attention to the Country Team's views on reorienting our MAP program in
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Thailand to place more emphasis on counterinsurgency rather than conven-
tional capabilities.
The Attorney General in commenting on the problem of identifying
insurgents in the Northeast, pointed out that the Country Team, in a recent
cable, has requested assistance in getting this program moving. Mr. Koren
stated that the Thais lack a sense of urgency in pursuing this program.
He suggested that we get a quick survey underway using personnel available
in Viet-Nam to see where the program can be improved. It was brought out
that this has been strictly a Thai supported program as opposed to the
program in Viet-Nam which has been supported by the U.S., utilizing AID
funds. It was also recommended that we take steps to create understanding
within the Thai police on how a registration program can be of assistance
to control subversive elements. Technical assistance provided to the
police on this matter would be a good way to accomplish this purpose.
In noting the progress report, the Group requested Mr. Koren to report
back to the Group on September 1, on the status of the registration program.
2. Review of the Internal Security Situation in Bolivia
Mr. Belcher informed the Group on recent developments in Bolivia and
stated that the latest information indicates that a crisis may develop
the weekend of 2 to 4 August. As far as it can be determined the Bolivian
Government is believed capable of coping with the crisis. He then reviewed
the status of contingency planning.
The Chairman requested Mr. Belcher to keep the Group informed on
developments.
General Krulak informed the Group on the rationale and planning for the
conduct of a counterinsurgency war game. He pointed out that this is the
first time that a war game will be conducted on cold war or counterinsurgency
situations. Senior participation is requested for the 5 days the war game
will be conducted. The war game is now planned for the period 7 - 11 Oct.
It was agreed that each agency represented on the Special Group would
participate in this exercise, and a point of contact would be designated
for this project. General Krulak should be informed of such designations
as soon as possible.
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James W. Dingeman
Executive Secretary
Special Group (CI)
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