NSDD 88 Base Negotiations Policy

90142 THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON UNCLASSIFIED March 30, 1983 NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION DIRECTIVE 88 BASE NEGOTIATIONS POLICY (U) x Under the direction of the Senior Interagency Group-Foreign Policy, the Base Negotiations Interagency Group conducted a study of recent US base negotiations with Turkey, Greece, Spain, Portugal, and the Philippines and their implications for future negotiations. The study was published as the Final Report of SIG Number 27, The Base Negotiations Study, January 25, 1983. This directive approves the recommendations of the study and provides implementing instructions. (et An effective negotiation, with results supportive of our national interests and satisfactory to all interested elements of the US Government, depends upon full and continuing interagency consultation on the negotiating objectives and the strategy, tactics, and a dedicated commitment for pursuing them. Even though no single prescription will apply to all base nego- tiations, a common framework for preparing for negotiations and establishing clear lines of coordination and communication for all phases of the negotiating process is essential. The policies contained in this directive provide this framework. lost The Circular 175 action memorandum will continue to be the document which sets forth the basic goals and strategies, and the legal authority for all negotiating proposals. However, prior to submission of the memorandum for approval, the follow- ing actions will be taken for all significant base negotiations: An Interagency Group (IG) under the direction of the Foreign Policy SIG will be established on a continuing basis for the pre-negotiation phase and for the duration of the negotiation. Under State chairman- ship, membership on the IG will include, as a minimum, OSD, JCS, Treasury, OMB, CIA, AID, and the NSC staff. 100 8/22/90 Declassified/Released on under provisions of E.O. 12356 by S. Tilley, National Security Council CLASSIFIED ADR