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UK delegations mentioned that the limits to
be applied to their respective zones should
be based on the population, area, and certain
other facts. The French delegation likewise
insisted on a higher number for the French
zone. During the discussion the Soviet
representative introduced the curious argu-
ment that each of the three major zones
should have equal strength for the security
S.
of the zone proper, approximating 100, 000,
while the Soviet zone should be allowed an
additional 100,000 for the security con trol
=
of Berlin.
economics
The total number of US service personnel in Germany
at present ia less than 108,000 It is believed that
120,000 represents accordingly a feasible upper limit
for the US occupation forces. Although the British
appear to prefer theoretical equality with the Soviets,
1t is thought that the US should not go back on its
original proposal to allow a higher limit for the USSR,
with equal figures for the US and the UK.
No consideration of the pospible Ruesian proposal
for evacuation of all occupation troops from Germany
has been included in this discussion, since a separate
paper ia being prepared on that subject.
C.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the US Delegation propose
the following ceilings for occupation forces in Germany
as of April 1, 1948: USSP, 170,000; UK, 120,000 US,
120,000; France, 50,000. These ceilings should apply
to all service personnel in Germany, whether serving
with the armed forces or in any other capacity
In order to accompliah the progressive further
reduction of the size of the occupying forces, and there
by of the conts of occupation, the Allied Control Council
shall be instructed to determine the security forces
necessary in each zone as of April 1. 1949,
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