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F. DECISION HAS BEEN MADE TO ADOPT GENERAL WAR MEASURES*
Approx. Time
to Execute
Responsible U.S.
Agency
Remarks
No.
Measure
(days)
1.
Review foregoing measures for continuation, reiteration,
or if not already executed, for implementation.
State, OSD & JCS
The President to inform the
Alert Congressional leaders to the imminent likelihood of
2
2.
people of the gravity of the
war, and seek Congressional authorization for use of
situation.
forces.
30
State
3.
Diplomatic measures to keep all free governments informed
of allied position.
5
State
4.
Harass and impose increased security restrictions on Soviet
military personnel.
2
State-OSD-JCS and
Tripartite and possibly NATO
5.
Refusal of ship's servicing to Bloc shipping.
other appropriate
or other regional organiza-
agencies
tional consultation, as
appropriate.
Take civilian political and economic steps in accordance
15
State, OSD, and
6.
other appropriate
with current plans.
agencies
2
State
Tripartite and possibly NATO
7.
Close allied ports to Bloc shipping.
or other regional organiza-
0
tional consultation, as
appropriate.
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