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B. TIME PERIOD: D-4 to D-2 Months
(Assume D-Day is 31 December 1961)
REVIEW ALL THE FOREGOING FOR CONTINUATION, REITERATION, OR,
IF NOT ALREADY EXECUTED, FOR IMPLEMENTATION
MILITARY MEASURES
CORRESPONDING POLITICAL MEASURES
REMARKS
1. Resume Nuclear Tests.
Initiate if Geneva talks have not
Demonstrate to Soviet Bloc and world
produced acceptable results. Preannounce
public opinion that US refuses to risk
intentions justified on basis of refusal by
military disadvantage accruing from
Soviets to come to reasonable terms at the
continued Soviet procrastination and
table.
intransigence in Geneva. Test for
improvement of our nuclear capabilities
relative to those of the USSR. Soviets
could start tests as well
.
2. NATO Air Readiness.
None.
Would indicate allied support of US position.
Would enhance the air defense posture in
ST
Advance the state fo readiness of NATO
air defense and reinforce ADIZ measures.
Europe. Soviets could interfere with air
operations in the air access corridors to
Berlin.
3. Meeting of Military Commanders.
To highlight the continuance of extra-
SACEUR and SACLANT hold special meetings
ordinary activities of key military commanders.
with subordinate commanders.
4. Commencement of Withdrawal of
Notify Allies and explain reasons.
Domestic public opinion will have to be
Personnel
Restrict tourist travel.
conditioned to this step. Exact timing of
Begin withdrawa of non-essential per son-
commencement of evacuation of dependents
nel, including dependents from Europe and
vill be determined in coordination with
other forward areas.
USCINCEUR.
Notify Allies of planned policy.
Will increase force readiness by retaining
5. Rotation Policy Suspended
Suspend normal military rotation policy
experienced personnel in the area.
to and from Europe; stop dependent travel
TOP
to Eurppe and other forward areas.
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