NSSD 3-82 United States Policy and Negotiating Position for the Strategic Arms Reduction Talks

THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON "TOP SECRET March 3, 1982 National Security Study Directive Number 3-82 - U.S. POLICY AND NEGOTIATING POSITION FOR THE STRATEGIC ARMS REDUCTIONS TALKS Introduction This National Security Study Directive establishes the Terms of Reference for completing the review of U.S. policy and the development of a negotiating position for the Strategic Arms Reductions Talks (START) . Objective of Review To produce a National Security Decision Directive (NSDD), Subject: U.S. Policy and Negotiating Position for the Strategic Arms Reductions Talks, for consideration by the National Security Council. Scope The review will result in a report for National Security Council consideration, which will include, as a minimum, the following topics: -- U.S. interests and objectives in entering into these negotiations. -- U.S. objectives within the negotiations. -- Factors that may constrain U.S. options within negotiations. -- Criteria appropriate for evaluating alternative U.S. approaches in terms of U.S. interests and objectives. -- Issues requiring resolution to develop an integrated U.S. approach to negotiations. -- Evaluation of the alternative solutions for each issue and recommendations with respect to the alternatives. on 3-11-96 under of E.0. 12953 TOP SECRET by C Van Tascel. National Parncil Review March 1, 2002 Classified and Extended by William P. Clark F88-686 Reason for Extension: NSC T. 134e) 3 UNCLASSIETED