NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS AS OF JUNE 28, 1948

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Director of Central Intelligence
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COPY NO. 9
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
as of
June 28, 1948
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STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(June 15, 1948 - June 28, 1948)
NSC 10/2 OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
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2 , t'P'OJ ACTS TINDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO SOVIET?.DIRECTED WORLD
Staff report submitted to the NSC as NBC 7 on March 31. Council
action deferred pending further study of this report by the Depart-
ment of State. Scheduled for discussion~at 12th Meeting of NSC at
which time ~.t wac again deferred pending the receipt of a substitute
report which the Department of State is preparing.
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THE POSITION OF THE, US WITH RESPECT TO SUPPORT FOR WESTERN UNION
A7VD T~ F;FIu~'1'ED F}F: C TRIES
On March 24, 1948, the Secretary_of State referred a Policy Planning
Staff working draft to the NSC for Staff study, and on April 9, a
revision of the same report. The NSC Staff reviewed and made minor
amendments to the latter, and it was submitted to the NSC as NSC 9
on April 13. At its 10th Meeting, April 22, the NSC deferred
action pending partial revision by the Department of State. The
report as revised by the Department of State was submitted to the
NSC as NSC 9/1 on April 23. A substitute report presented for
Council consideration by the Under Secretary of State was issued as
NSC 9/2 on May 11. At its 11th Meeting on May 20, NSC approved in
principle the general line of action subsequent to the proposed
Senate Resolution as outlined in NSC 9/2, subject to the under-
standing that it will be reviewed after receipt of the report of the
Senate Foreign Relations Committee and in the light of the comments
by the JSC. Revision by the Department of State (NSC 9/3) circu-
lated on June 28 for NSC consideration. Scheduled as item 2 on the
agenda for the 14th NSC Meeting, July 1.
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO MILITARY ASSISTANCE TO
(NBC
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Study initiated by the NSC Staff on March 3, 1948, and concurred in
by all Consultants on June 11. Presented to NBC as NSC 14,
June 14, 1948. Scheduled as item 3 on the agenda for the 14th
NBC Meeting, July 1.
NBC STATUS OF PROJECTS
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NBC (Cont1d.)
PROPOS NBC INTELLIGENCE DI CT a RE "COMM CATIONS INTELLIGENC "
emo for NBC from Executive Secretary, dated June 15, 19
Proposed intelligence directive on "Communications Intelligence"
submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence was circulated
on June 15 for Council consideration. Scheduled as item 4 on the
agenda for the 14th NSC Meeting, July 1.
US CIVIL AVIATION POLICY TOWARD THE USSR AND ITS SATELLITES
(NSC 15
Report by Policy Planning Staff of Department of State circulated
June 15 by the Under Secretary of State for NSC Staff consideration
prior to NBC approval. The Department of Commerce ECA, and CAB
each designated a representative to work with the NBC Staff on this
study. Comments by the Staff and these representatives to be circu-
lated for NBC consideration, Scheduled as item 1 on the agenda for
the lkth NBC Meeting, July 1.
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PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO IRAN
Study initiated by the NSC Staff on Dec. 2, 1947. First draft
issued Feb, 11, 1948. After various revisions, draft presented
to Consultants April 23. Concurred in by Navy, April 26, by Army
and Air, May 3. State action being deferred, pending related
developments.
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO TURKEY
Study initiated by the NSC Staff Feb. 10, 1948. First draft issued
April 5, 1948. After various revisions, draft presented to Con-
sultants April 27. Concurred in by Navy, April 28; by Army, May 7;
by Air, May 12. State action being deferred, pending related
developments.
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO SCANDINAVIA
Study initiated by the NSC Staff on April 21, revised on May 14,
sent to Consultants on May 18. Concurred in by Navy, May 21; by
Army, June 1; by Air, June 21. Awaiting action by State.
US ARMED FORCES AT TSINGTAO
NSC 11
Memorandum on this subject submitted by the Secretary of Defense
for information of the Council, distributed as NSC 11, May 24.
Draft report prepared by Staff and presented to the Consultants
on June 11. Changes recommended by State, Army and Navy are being
considered by the Staff.
DISPOSITION OF THE FORMER ITALIAN COLONIES IN AFRICA
Draft received from State Department staff member June 4, 1948.
Staff revised and submitted it to the Consultants on June 14, 1948.
Concurred in by Navy, June 18; NSRB, June 23; Army, June 24.
Awaiting action by State and Air.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS (Cont'd.)
FRENCH NORTH AFRICA
(NBC 12)
Study of this subject submitted by the Under Secretary of State for
the information of the Council distributed as NSC 12, May 28. On
the basis of this study, the NSC Staff prepared a report on
Northwest Africa for consideration by the Council, presenting it
to the Consultants for concurrence on June 21.
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if. PROJECTS IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF
SANACC 398/f
At its 12th Meeting, June 3, the NSC referred to the Staff this sub-
ject to prepare comments and recommendations thereon for considera-
tion by the Council. Staff awaiting views of Policy Planning Staff
of Department of State.
POLICY ON ATOMIC WARFARE
At its 12th Meeting, June 3, 1948, the NSC directed the NSC Staff
to prepare a report on the position of the United States with re-
spect to the initiation of atomic warfare in the event of war, in-
cluding consideration of the time and circumstances of employment,
and the type and character of targets against which it would be
employed. Air preparing first draft.
U. S. POLICY TOWARD JAPAN
(NSC 13
Study of this subject submitted by the Department of State for the
information of the Council, distributed as NSC 13, June 2, 1948.
On the basis of this study, the NSC Staff will prepare a report on
this subject for consideration by the Council. Army comments on
State study received June 23. Awaiting comments by Navy, Air and
NSRB. Staff also considering Army report on "Limited Military
Armament for Japan" which has been discussed by War Council. In
addition, reply being awaited to cable to SOAP requesting his views
on two suggested solutions to Japanese reparations problem.
TURKISH ARSENAL AID
At its 13th Meeting on June 17, the Council directed the Staff to
prepare a report for Council consideration on the basis of comments
by the Department of the Army which are being awaited.
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5. OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
INTERNAL SECURITY
At its 9th Meeting, April 2, 1948, the NSC authorized its Execu-
tive Secretary, with assistance of qualified representatives from
the departments represented on the Council and other interested
agencies including the FBI, to prepare a study and recommendations
on this subject for Council consideration. Special Consultant for
this project appointed April 14, 1948. Conferences were held with
representatives of State, Army, Navy, Air, FBI, CIA, Treasury,
Immigration, Commerce, and AEC, and those Departments and Agencies
requested to present written data on their responsibilities and
activities in internal security. A report based on the replies
has been completed and is being reproduced for submission to the
Council in the next few days.
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6. DEFERRED PROJECTS
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO FRANCE
Study initiated by the NBC Staff on Dec. 2, 1947. First draft
issued Mar. 18, 1948. After initial consideration by the Staff,
they agreed to defer further consideration until after NSC action
on NBC 9 Series.
NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
Study initiated by NBC Staff Dec. 2, 1947 as a long-term project.
First draft issued Feb. 25, 1948. Redraft being prepared by one
Staff member, but further consideration by the entire Staff has
been deferred until after NBC action on NBC 7.
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO THE MEDITERRANEAN AND THE
NE.AR EAST
On Dec. 12, 1947 the Consultants advised preparation of a report
on this area by the Staff. First draft issued Mar. 2, 1948.
Further consideration of the report has been postponed in de-
ference to priority of individual countries in this area and other
priority subjects.
THE POSITION OF THE US WITH RESPECT TO CHINA
The Secretary of Defense requested study by NBC on Jan. 15, 1948.
Jan. 20 the Department of State was requested to prepare a study
for NSC consideration. A study on short-term assistance to China
was submitted by the Department of State and a report drafted by
the Staff on March 8. It was amended by the Consultants and the
revision submitted to the NSC as NBC 6 on March 26. At its 9th
Meeting, April 2, 1948, the NBC agreed no action on this report
was necessary since it had been overtaken by events. The Depart-
ment of State is continuing preparation of a report on the over-
all position with respect to China as originally requested. Fur-
ther action deferred pending receipt of this report from State.
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DEFERRED PROJECTS (Contd.)
DOCUMENTS RESULTIN, FROM.CONVERSATIONS WITH THE BRITISH IN REGARD
E ASTER MEDITERRANEAN MIDDLE E
Memo for S members from the Executive ff-ecretary, same subject,
dated November 19, 1947.)
At its 11th Meeting on May 20, 1948, the Council discussed the
above policy and a reed to request certain advice from the Joint
Chiefs of Staff. (See NSC Action No. 50.) Awaiting reply by JCS.
COORDINATION OF FOREIGN INFORMATION MEASURES
Memo for N C from the Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
April 26, 1948.)
By memorandum approval as of May 25, 1948, the Council directed
the NSC Consultants to undertake a similar review and report in
approximately two months.
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