NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS AS OF MARCH 5, 1951

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. OOMPLET D PROJECTS
(February 261 1951-March 5, 1951)
NSC 66/1 INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT FOR THE VOICE OF AMERICA WITH
NSCC Action No.
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2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION $Y, THE NSC
A. ITEM C DULEED ON AGENDA OR 85th C MEETING,
WEDNESDA MARCH ?0 1251
THE SITUATION IN SHE FAR EAST
Scheduled for discussion as Item 1 in the light of an oral briefing
by General Bradley on the military situation in Korea.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES TOWARD YUGOSLAVIA
NSC l and Annex to NSC 1 /5; NSC 18/4; NSC 18/2; NSC 73/4,
par. 37-a-(2); Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary subject:
"United States Policy Toward Yugoslavia and the Furnishing of
Military Assistance to Yugoslavia in Case of Aggression", dated
September 5, 1950)
JCS memo circulated by the reference memo of September 5 for Coun-
cil information and referred to the Staff for use in connection with
studies being prepared pursuant to NSC Action No. 348-b, with par-
ticular reference to the review of NSC 18/4.
Draft statement of policy by the Senior NSC Staff on the subject
submitted for Council consideration as NSC 18/5. An NSC Staff
study on the subject was circulated as an Annex to NSC 18/5 for
Council information in this connection. NSC 18/5 and NSC Staff
study on the subject scheduled for consideration as item 2. (See
also Section 3-A.)
B. ITEMS AWAITING SUBSEQUENTSC CONSIDERATION
CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND THE FRENCH PRIME MINISTER
NSC 10
The President directed that the Department of State prepare for the
information of the Council a statement of the results of the recent
conversations between the President and Prime Minister Pleven. Re-
port by the Secretary of State (NSC 105) circulated for the informa-
tion of the NSC the Secretary of the Treasury, the Director of De-
fense Mobilization, and the Economic Cooperation Administrator. To
be scheduled on the agenda of a later Council meeting.
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3. CURRENT NSCSTAFF PROJECTS
A. SENIOR NSC STAFF
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO YUGOSLAVIA
NSC 1$75 an'd Annex to NSC 18/5) The reference report and Annex thereto are scheduled for con-
sideration by the Senior Staff on March 5 in anticipation of
Council consideration thereof on March 7. (See also Section II-A.)
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE ARAB STATES AND ISRAEL
TO-3-T-47/3; memo for S from Executive Secretary, same subject,
dated March 2, 1951)
The reference report by the Department of State was initially sub-
mitted for Council consideration. In accordance with subsequent
agreement between the Departments of State and Defense, (reference
memo) NSC 47/3 was referred to the Senior Staff in anticipation of
Council consideration of the subject on March 14 and is scheduled
for discussion by the Senior Staff on March 5.
'THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN AND MIDDLE EAST rPRIORITY PROJECT'
7emo foF"genio'r1S`-,` Staff from Executive
Secretar , same subject, dated December
12, 1950)
Memo by the Senior State Member. on the subject transmitted by the
reference memo and considered by the Senior Staff on December 29,
when it was agreed that an initial draft report should be prepared
by State; and that CIA should furnish an Intelligence estimate on
local attitudes and conditions which affect protection of our
interests and the realization of our objectives. On February 23
the Senior NSC Staff agreed that this project should be completed
as &Finatter of priority. Awaiting intelligence estimate from CIA
and initial draft report from State. (See also related area pro-
jects below and in Sections 3-B.)
U. S. POLICY TOWARD THE FAR EAST LTRIORITY PROJECV
(NSC lOl; NSC_]Ol 1; NSC Action No. 420;
Memo for Senior NSC Staff from Executive
Secretary, subject: "The Position of the United States with Respect
to Communist China", dated November 22, 190; Memo for Senior NSC
Staff from Executive Secretary, subject: 'United States Policy To-
ward Asia in General and Toward China in Particular", dated December
14, 1950; checklist of possible U. S. actions, dated January 11; NIE-
10; Memo for Senior NSC Staff from Executive Secretary,, subject,
U. S. Action to Counter Chinese Communist Aggression, dated
January 22, 1951)
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
U. S. POLICY TOWARD THE FAR EAST (Cont'd)
Recommendations by Senior State Member on the subject circulated
by the reference memo of November 22 and discussed on December 12.
Memo by Senior State Member transmitting correspondence between the
Departments of State and Defense on~.the question of Formosa circu-
lated by the reference memo dated December 14, for Senior Staff use
in connection with its discussion ,oaf the subject. CIA report on the
five points listed in Part II of the reference memo of November 22,
circulated as NIE-10, January 17.;
A checklist of possible U. S. action to counter Chinese Communist
aggression for the use of the respective departments and agencies,
prepared by the Senior Staff, was considered on January 15 in the
light of a memorandum by the JCS (NSC 101), and a report on courses
of action prepared for Council consideration (NSC 101/1).
At its 80th meeting, the NSC discussed NSC 101/1 in the light of
NSC 101, referred NSC 101/1 to the NSC Staff for revision in the
light of the discussion, and agreed that the revised study should
concern itself with U. S. objectives as well as U. S. courses of
action on the reference problem. (NSC Action No. 420-b.)
The "Objectives" section of a State draft revision was amended by
the Senior Staff on January 22, subject to further consideration
at A later meeting. The revised objectives were circulated by the
reference memo of January 22.
The Council also requested the JCS to prepare a detailed study of
the military effectiveness of the possible use of Chinese forces on
Formosa against the mainland of China, including consideration of
the effect of such use-upon the defense of Formosa. (NSC Action No.
420-c.)
The Department of State was also requested by the Council to prepare
a study on the effect upon China and other Eastern countries of
continued U. S. support of Chiang Kai-shek. (NSC Action No. 420-d.)
On February 12 the Senior Staff discussed the status of this project
in the light of current developments and noted that the State and
JCS studies requested by NSC Action 420, together with a draft report
on U. S. Policy Toward the Far East prepared in the Department of
State, would be transmitted in the next few days. On February 23 the
Senior NSC Staff agreed that this project should be completed as a
matter of priority. Awaiting above studies from State and JCS.
(See also related project in Section -S entitled "U. S. Action to
Counter Chinese Communist Aggression")
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
I%wf
CONDITIONS FOR A PEACEFUL SETTLE- fFRIORITY PROJECT7
MENT- TI -H-E US ________
Record Senior NSC Staff Meeting,
February 23; NSC 79; Memo for NSC
from Executive Secretary, subject? "United States and Allied Objec-
tives in the Event of Global War,' dated September 6, 1950)
On February 23 the Senior NSC Staff agreed that the NSC 79 project
on United States and allied war objectives should be completed in
two sections and that the section on the above subject, including a
plan for the reduction and regulation of armaments and armed forces,
should be completed as a matter of priority, Awaiting report by the
State, Defense and JCS members, (See also NSC 79 project below and
related "Joint Review" in Section 4.)
UNITED STATES AND ALLIED WAR OBJECTIVES IN THE EVENT OF GLOBAL WAR
NSC 79;~MemoTfor IVC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
September 6, 1950)
JCS memo (NBC 79) circulated for Council information and referred
to the Staff for use in the preparation of a report.
The Senior Staff designated an ad hoc group to draft a report to
include both a statement of war objectives in the event of global
war, and such related questions as a statement of the conditions
that the U. S. would be willing to accept for a peaceful settlement
with the USSR and its satellites. At the initial meeting of the
ad hoc group under the chairmanship of the State member on October
6, the form and content of a response to the problems posed by
NSC 79 were discussed and agreed upon.
On February 23 the Senior Staff agreed that this project should be
divided as follows: (1) a statement of U. S. and allied war objec-
tives in the event of a global war; and (2) a statement of the
conditions the U. S. would be willing to accept for a peaceful settle
ment with the USSR, including a plan for the reduction and regulation
of armaments and armed force's. Awaiting initial draft by the State
Policy Planning Staff of the project listed under (1) above.
(See also related project above and "Joint Review" in Section it.)
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CURRENT NBC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont1d)
UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO BERLIN AND EASTERN GERMANY
CSC 9;'NSC 73/l par.~~+2; Memos for 1NSC from' xecutive Secretary,
subject: "Additional Airlift to Support the Far East", dated Sept-
tember 27 and November 20, 1950; NSC Action No. 368; Memo for Senior
NSC Staff from Executive Secretary, subject: "United States Policy
with Respect to Berlin and Eastern Germany", dated:.October 31, 1950;
Memo for Senior NSC Staff from Executive Secretary, subject: "Course
of Action in the Event East Germany Imposes a Blockade in Berlin",
dated February 16, 1951)
At its 69th Meeting, the Council noted the reference memo of Sept-
ember 2'7, and the fact that the situation presented therein would
be taken into consideration in the studies on the Berlin blockade
referred to in par. 42 of NSC 73/4. Memoranda on the subject by
the Deputy Under Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense were
circulated for Council information as NSC 89, and referred to the
NSC Staff for use in connection with this staff project. JCS study
on airlift capabilities circulated to Senior Staff by the reference
memo of October 3]., Subsequent memo b the Deputy Secretary of
Defense (reference memo of November 20) circulated for Council
information and referred to the Staff for consideration in connection
with this project. Views of the JCS on "Courses of Action in the
Event East Germany Imposes a Blockade in Berlin" circulated by the
reference memo of February 16 to the Senior Staff for consideration
in connection with this.project upon the recommendation of the Sec-
retary of Defense.
On February 23 the Senior Staff noted that the JCS views would be
taken into account in the early completion of a draft report on
"U. S. Policy with Respect to Berlin and Eastern Germany' now under
preparation in the Department of State in collaboration with the
Department of, Defense. Awaiting report by State in collaboration
with Defense.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO INDOCHINA
NS 7 mo_to Senior NBC Staff from Executive Secretary,
same subject, dated January 4, 1951)
At the request of the Secretary of Defense the views of the JCS on
the subject (NSC 64/1) were circulated for Council information and
referred to the NSC Staff for use in the preparation of a report
for Council consideration, On December 27, the Senior Staff directed
the Staff Assistants to prepare, as a matter of urgency, a draft
report on the immediate steps the United States should take to meet
the critical situation in Indochina. Draft report by Staff Assist-
ants submitted to Senior Staff by the reference memo. On January
8, the Senior Staff discussed the subject in the light of the
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO INDOCHINA (Cont'd)
importance of Indochina to the security of Southeast Asia and the
security of the United States. To be considered further at a later
Senior Staff meeting. (See also related area projects in this
Section and in Section 4.)
UNITED STATES POLICY WITH RESPECT TO TURKEY
(NBC Action N6. 366-2-)
In accordance with the reference Council action, the Senior NSC
Staff discussed the subject on November 8 and agreed that State,
in consultation with Defense, would prepare a draft report. Awaiting
State report. (See also related, area projects in this Section and
in Section 3-B.)
JAPANESE PEACE TREATY
(NBC 0711
On September 7.5 the Senior Staff agreed that this subject should
be a continuing project and that accordingly the Senior State Member
should keep the Senior Staff informed of any security policy issues
which may arise, with a view to further consideration of the subject.
(See also related area projects above and in Section 4.)
UNITED STATES OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMS FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
NSC $'-Series; Annex NTo. 6,Long-tem Political and -Economic
Framework)
Awaiting revision of Annex No. 8 by State. (See also related
projects above and in Section 4.)
GENERAL STATEMENTS OF PRINCIPLE DERIVED FROM NSC POLICY REPORTS
Records of Sen or NBC Staff Meetings, September 6, 1950, and
January 25, 1951; Memo for Senior NSC Staff from Executive Secretary,
same subject, dated January 15, 1951)
On September 6 the Senior Staff agreed that the Staff Assistants
should examine existing NSC policy reports with a view to deriving
therefrom any general statements of principle. General statements
of principle derived from NSC policies circulated January 3 to the
Senior Staff by the reference memo. Considered by the Senior Staff
on January 25 and referred ~o the Executive Secretary for revision
in the light of the discussion. Awaiting revision by the Executive
Secretary.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
B. NSC STAFF ASSISTANTS
U. S. ACTION TO COUNTER CHINESE COMMUNIST PRIORITY PROJECT7
AGGRESSION Memo forSenior NSC Staff from Executive
Secretary, same subject, dated January 22,
1951; and related papers under Senior
Staff project on "U. S. Policy Toward
the Far East" in Section 3-A)
Preliminary drafting of an analysis in support of the objectives
attached to the reference memo has been undertaken by the NSC Staff
Assistants on an urgent basis for consideration by the Senior NSC
Staff at an early meeting. Awaiting initial draft from Staff As-
sistants.' Draft analysis in support of the objectives listed in
paragraphs l-a, -b,-f,and -g of the reference memo, presented by
the JCS Staff Assistant, was circulated February 6. Awaiting draft
analysis by State in support of the objectives listed in paragraphs
1-a, -c, -d, -e, and -g. (See also Senior Staff project, subject:
"U-. S. Policy Toward the Far East.." in Section 3-A.)
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO IRAN
Memos for Senior~VSK Staff from xecutive Secetary, same subject,
dated October 24 and 26, 1950; NIE-1k; Memo for Senior NSC Staff
from Executive Secretary, subject: "Worldwide Appraisal of Petro-
leum Supply vs. Requirements for a Major War", dated January 24,
1951)
On October 25 the Senior Staff considered a draft report by the
Staff Assistants on the subject (reference memo of October 24), and
agreed that a draft report on the subject should be based upon a
complete reassessment of the U. S. position toward Iran, including
a review of the applicability to Iran of the basic U. S. position
relating to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East, approved
in 19+7, and of current British thinking regarding this area.
On October 30, the CIA Member was requested, with assistance from ap-
propriate departments and agencies, to prepare an intelligence esti-
mate of the extent to which the Western European economy is depend-
ent upon Middle Eastern oil, and of the related problems involved in
alternate sources of supply. CIA estimate (NIE-14) circulated Janu-
ary 8, 1951,
On January 18 the Senior Staff discussed the subject in the light of
NIE-14 and referred the draft Statement of Policy and Staff `Study
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO IRAN (Cant'd)
circulated by the reference memos, to the Staff Assistants for revi-
sion in the light of the discussion. A study, prepared in the NSRB
on world petroleum supply and requirements for a major war, was cir-
culated by the reference memo of January 24 for the information of
the NSC Staff in connection with this project. Draft report by
State circulated February 26 scheduled for consideration by the
Staff Assistants on March 8. (See related area project in Section
3-A).
U. S. COURSES OF ACTION IN THE EVENT THE SOVIETS ATTEMPT TO CLOSE
~N3C_8 ;_Memo for Senior NSC Staff from Executive Secretary, same
subject, dated January 2, 1951)
NSC 88 circulated for information and referred to the NSC Staff for
use in the preparation of a report for Council consideration. At
its meeting on October 19 the Senior NSC Staff agreed that State
should prepare for Staff consideration a draft re ort on the subject
taking into account the views of the JCS in NBC 88. Draft report
from State circulated by the reference memo.
On January 18 the Senior NSC Staff referred the State draft report
to the Staff Assistants for revision in the light of the discussion
with particular reference to taking paragraph 5 of NSC 88 into ac-
count. Draft report by Defense circulated February 15, an alternate
report by State circulated February 19, and an alternate Staff
Draft circulated March 2, are scheduled for concurrent consideration
by the Staff Assistants on March 6.
COLLABORATION WITH FRIENDLY GOVERNMENTS ON OPERATIONS AGAINST
U~`a-
N C 9 0
NSC 90 was circulated for Council information and referred to the
Senior NSC Staff for use in the preparation of a report. On October
30 the Senior State and JCS Members undertook to collaborate in the
preparation of a draft paper covering both the political and militarN,
aspects of the problem; and the Senior CIA Member agreed to prepare
an intelligence estimate on current and probable areas and character-
istics of guerrilla warfare. Joint report by State, JCS, and CIA
Members circulated March 2 for consideration by the NSC Staff
Assistants prior to Senior Staff consideration of the subject.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO SCANDINAVIA
Ref. NSC 28'-1; Progress Report, dated November 14, 1950, on
NSC 28/1 and NSC 32/1)
On December 13 the Senior NSC Staff directed the Staff Assistants to
prepare a draft revision of NSC 28/1 for consideration by the Senior
Staff. Awaiting initial draft report by State.
ISSUES RELATING TO THE COMMITMENT OF U. S. ARMED FORCES TO COUNTER
CO lM TN T -EVE SION
(Record of Senior Staff Meeting January 18, par. 5)
On January 18 the Senior Staff agreed that the Staff Assistants
should prepare for the information of the Senior Staff a draft re-
port stating: (1) the issues which have arisen in a number of NSC
projects relating to the commitment of U. S. forces in various areas
to counter Communist subversion short of the overt use of Soviet
forces; and (2) the divergent points of view and supporting argu-
ments relating to such issues. Awaiting draft by Staff Assistants.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
C. OTHER CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS
U. S. POLICIES AND PROGRAMS IN THE ECONOMIC ZFRIORITY PROJECT7
FIELD WHICH MAYYAFFECT THY-WW1 R POTENTIAL OF
THE-S" "V11, fT,7C ~-`
79C 10 ; NSC 104/1; NBC Action No. 443; Memos
for the NSC from the Executive Secretary,
same subject, dated February 12, 20, and
21, 1951; NIE-22)
At its 84th Meeting the Council, the Secretaries of the Interior,
Agriculture and Commerce, the Economic Cooperation Administrator,
and the Director, Bureau of the Budget noted the President's ap-
proval of an amended par. 2 of the revision of the "Recommendations
on Substantive Measures" (Part II of NSC 104) attached to the ref-
erence memo dated February 20 ( issued as NSC 104/1). At the same
meeting the Council referred NSC 104 to the Special Committee on
East-West Trade for further study and revision in the light of the
discussion at the meeting. On February 23 the Senior NSC Staff
agreed that this project should be completed as a matter of priority.
On February 27, the Special Committee considered the reference papere
in the light of the discussion at the 84th NSC meeting and agreed
that the State member of the Committee should redraft a statement
of the "Recommendations on Substantive Measures" (Part II-A of
NSC 104) in the light of the Committee discussion, with appro-
priate consultation with the Defense, Commerce, and other members
of the Committee, Awaiting redraft by State. (See also related
projects in this Section.)
EAST-WEST TRADE
Memos for NW from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated January
29 and February 1.9, 1951; NSC 91/1; NSC Action No. 443)
A report of pro ress in export control negotiations with reference:
to paragraph 2 (f) of NSC 91/1 was circulated for Council informa-
tion by the reference memo of January 29 at the request of the
Secretary of State. A supplementary report by the Department of
State on this same subject was circulated for Council. information
in this connection by the reference memo of February 19.
At its 84th meeting the Council referred the reference reports to
the Special Committee on East-West Trade for further study in the
light of the discussion at the meeting. Awaiting further study by
the Special Committee.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (C on.t' d )
NSC DETERMINATIONS ON EAST--WEST TRADE
Memos for Special Committee on East-West Trade from Assistant Exec-
utive Secretary, same subject, dated January 15 and 21, and February
8, 9, 12 and 13, 1951; Memo for Special Committee from Assistant
Executive Secretary, subject; "Agenda for Next Special Committee
Meeting", dated January 22, 1951;memos for NSC from Executive
Secretary, same subject, dated February 8 and 23, 1951)
On December 6 the Special Committee on East-West Trade agreed that
the Department of Commerce, with the assistance of representatives
from State, Defense, NSRB, Treasury, ECA and CIA, would coordinate
the preparation of statistical studies on the subject and submit
those studies to the Special Committee for evaluation.
Initial country studies on Latin America, the Near East,. and Africa,
approved by the Council (reference memos of February 8 and 23).
Accordingly, the Special Committee on East-West Trade was directed
to continue its examination of trade between the Soviet bloc and
the countries of Latin America, the Near East and Africa, and to
scrutinize particularly certain aspects thereof.
List of countries receiving U. S. aid, prepared by the Department
of State, circulated for information by the reference memo of
January 22.
Preliminary studies of trade between the Soviet bloc and Formosa,
the Philippines, Burma and Thailand, circulated by the reference
memo of January 25, were referred by the Special Committee to a
drafting group designated on February 7 to prepare an appropriate
draft report. Awaiting draft report from the drafting group.
Preliminary studies of trade between the Soviet bloc and South
Korea, Malaya, Pakistan, India, Ceylon, and Afghanistan, circulated
by the reference memo of February 8, are to be scheduled for
Committee consideration at a later date. Copy of ECA "Far East
Data Book" circulated for information by the reference memo of
February 9 at the request of the ECA member. Tables of Ceylon
imports, transmitted by the Department of Commerce, were circulated
by the reference memo of February 13 as a supplement to the Ceylon
trade study attached to the reference memo of February 8.
Preliminary studies of trade between the Soviet bloc and certain
Western European countries, circulated by the reference memo of
February 12, are to be scheduled for Committee consideration at a
later date.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
RELEASE OF INFORMATION REGARDING NEW WEAPONS
Memo for NSC Consultants and AEC Representative, from Executive
Secretary, same subject, dated July 5, 1950)
At the direction of the President, the Council and the Chairman,
Atomic Energy Commission, undertook a consideration of the general
problem of weapons information, including atomic weapons, in order
to make appropriate recommendations to the President on the subject.
A draft report, prepared by the Executive Secretary in accordance
with the discussion at a meeting on June 22, has been circulated to
the NBC Staff and a representative of the AEC by the reference
memo. Awaiting redraft of this report by Defense.
UNITED STATES POLICY, ON DEFECTORS
NSC; N Action No.--5(54; Memo for Ad Hoc Committee on NSC 86,
from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated December 5, 1950;
Memo for Ad Hoc Committee on NBC 86, from Acting Executive Secretary,
same subject, dated February 8, 1951)
At its 69th Meeting the Council referred NSC 86, without endorsement
of the proposals contained therein, to the Staff for the preparation
of a report. The Senior Staff subsequently designated an ad hoc
committee, including a representative from the Department of Justice,
' to prepare a draft report.
On October 26 the ad hoc committee agreed that initial studies
would be prepared by State and CIA, with appropriate advice and
assistance from the other departments and agencies represented on
the committee. CIA report circulated by the reference memo dated
December 5; State report circulated by the reference memo dated
February 8.
On February 20, the ad hoc committee discussed the reports referred
to above and agreed that State should redraft the Conclusions in the
light of the discussion, and that the Executive Secretary should
then revise the Recommendations in light of the revised Conclusions
for reconsideration by the ad hoc committee.
Revised Conclusions received from State, on the basis of which the
Recommendations are being revised for circulation to the Ad Hoc
Committee.
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CURRENT NSC STAFF PROJECTS (Cont'd)
UTILIZATION OF FOREIGN MILITARY MANPOWER
Memo for Senior NSC Staff from_.7xecut ive Secretary, subject: "Pro-
posed NSC Study of Manpower", dated December 4, 1950)
Memorandum by the Senior State Member on the subject circulated by
the reference memo. On December 1.2 the Senior Staff agreed to des-
ignate an ad hoc group under the chairmanship of a JCS official
and with officials from State, NSRB, Mr. Harriman's office, and
CIA, to prepare a draft report.
Background. study has been completed and a draft report is in prepara-
tion by the ad hoc committee. Awaiting report by ad hoc committee.
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4. OTHER CURRENT COUNCIL PROJECTS
PRAISAL OF FOREIGN ECONOMIC INTELLIGENCE REQUIREMENTS. FACILITIES
AND ARRANGEMENTS REL ED TO THE T OAL SECURITY
(Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
February 7, 1950; NSC Action No. 282)
In approving the proposal by the Acting Chairman NSRB, in the ref-
erence memo, the NSC directed (NSC Action No. 282) the CIA, in col-
laboration with the Government agencies concerned, to organize and
conduct a study of foreign economic intelligence requirements, fa-
cilities and arrangements related to the national security and
based on the findings of this study, to prepare for Council consid-
eration and action a comprehensive plan for satisfying the foreign
economic intelligence requirements of the national security and for
a coordinated interagency effort to this end based on a definite al-
location of responsibilities among the agencies concerned.
Interim reports by the CIA on September 8 October 4, and November
7, and January 9, concerning the status of this project indicate
that the surveys of governmental facilities for the production of
economic intelligence are scheduled for completion by January 15,
and that a coordinated draft statement of requirements for foreign
economic intelligence is scheduled for completion by CIA by March
31. Awaiting report by CIA.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO ASIA
NSC 48/2; Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject,
dated November 20, 1950)
Memo by the Deputy Secretary of Defense on the subject, circulated
for Council information by the reference memo and referred to the
Secretary of State for consideration of the action proposed in the
second paragraph thereof. Awaiting response by the Secretary of
State. (See related project in Section 3-A.)
NSC Actions Nos. 393-b and 42-4; NSC 68/ ; NSC 100? Memo for NSC
from Executive Secretary, subject: "Recommended Policies and Ac-
tions in Light of the Grave World Situation", dated January 16,
1951)
JOINT REVIEW OF POLITICO-MILITARY STRATEGY
The President directed (NSC Action No. 393.b) the Secretaries of
State and Defense to undertake a joint review of the politico-
military strategy of this Government with a view to increasing and
speeding up the programs outlined in NSC 68/4 in the light of the
present critical situation, and to submit to the President as soon
as possible appropriate recommendations through the NSC.
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OTHER CURRENT COUNCIL PROJECTS (Cont'd)
JOINT REVIEW OF POLITICO-MILITARY STRATEGY (Cont'd)
At its 81st Meeting the Council discussed a report by the Chairman,
NSRB on "Recommended Policies and Actions in Light of the Grave
World Situation"-(NSC 100) and noted the reference by the President
of NSC 100 to the Secretaries of State and Defense for considera-
tion in connection with the joint review of the politico-military
strategy of this Government.
Awaiting joint report by the Secretaries of State and Defense.
(See also related projects in Section 3-C.)
PROVISION-FOR STATE-INTER
NCT96; NSC Action No. 409
FORCES
At the request of the Secretary of Defense the reference report was
submitted for Council consideration. At its 77th Meeting, by the
reference action, the Council agreed to request the Chairman, NSRB,
to develop, in consultation with other interested agencies, a plan
for the provision of essential Federal guidance and assistance to
the States in organizing reserves to perform State and local secur-
ity functions when the National Guard is ordered into active mili-
tary service, this plan to include any necessary Federal legislation.
A preliminary meeting of representatives of the interested Federal
agencies has been held and observers attended a discussion of the
general question by the Executive Committee of the Council of State
Governors at Chicago on January 26. Awaiting report by the Chair-
man, NSRB.
A NATIONAL PETROLEUM PROGRAM
(NSC 97)
At the direction of the President a letter from the Acting Secre-
tary of-Defense on the subject (NC 97) was referred to the Direc-
tor of Defense Mobilization to develop a national petroleum program
leading to the complete supply of allied requirements, for consid-
eration by the NSC. Awaiting report by Director of Defense Mobili-
zation,
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