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DRAFT MESSAGE TO: Commander in Chief U.N. Command FROM: JCS Reference ourad 92801. In light of the possible intervention of Chinese Communist forces in North Korea the following amplification of our directive, incorporated in JCS ourad 92801, is forwarded for your guidance: "Hereafter in the event of the open or covert employment anywhere in Korea of major Chinese Communist units, without prior announcement, you should continue the action as long as, in your judgment, action by forces now under your control offers a reasonable chance of success. In any case you will obtain authorization from Washington prior to taking any military action against objectives in Chinese territory." Approved 10/5/50 Annother DECLASSIFIED E. O. 11652, Sec. 3(E) and 5(D) or 57 4.27.77 OSD letter, April 12, 1974 Ba NLT- He , NARS Date 6.20.27 COPY FOR

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