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6 6 ess
SCOPE, DURATION AND FEASIBILITY OF THE
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY MEDIUM TERM DEFENSE PLAN
AND RELATED UNITED STATES ASSISTANCE
1. Assuning that the objective of the U.S. program for
Europe is to assist in creating military strength in
Western Europe which will (a) deter Soviet aggression
and (b) resist invasion if it occurs, an appreciation of
the scope, duration and cost of achieving this objective
is essential to further planning and action.
2. This paper provides such an appreciation and states
certain possible U.S. courses of action. It is designed
for use in connection with (a) Congressional presentation
of the Mutual Security Program, (b) NATO planning and
negotiation and bilateral negotiation with our European
Allies, (c) as general background for Cabinet level cono
sideration of the major issues presented. It should also
be useful in connection with (d) U.S. budget planning for
FY 1953, and (8) revision of NSC 68/4.
BACKGROUND
DECLASSIFIED
E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or (E)
U.S. ONLY
D pt. of State letter, 3-23-24
By NLT- He , NARS Date 10.20.76
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