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E C R R E T
A P P E N D I X
CHECK LIST OF POSSIBLE MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY MEASURES,
BERLIN CONTINGENCY PLANNING
BACKGROUND:
As a result of the 23 April 1959 NSC Meeting, the Presi-
dent approved in principle, Studies related to further Berlin
Contingency Planning under the U.S. Coordinating Group for Berlin
Contingency Planning. The Group is chaired by the Under Secre-
tary of State for Political Affairs with representatives of the
Department of Defense, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Central Intelli-
gence Agency, and the Special Assistant to the President for
NSC Affairs. The President specifically charged this group
with responsibility for "the development of general political,
economic, and Military measures as outlined in the studies,
with particular reference to Selection and Timing, with major
decisions being referred to the President for approval as
necessary.
PURPOSE:
This list has been prepared to facilitate the action of
the U.S. Coordinating Group in making its recommendations to
the President regarding the selection and timing of appropriate
measures in light of the political-military situation at the
time.
EXPLANATION:
1. The list is divided into six groups corresponding with
the possible developments of the Berlin situation, should the
Soviets act in a manner now envisioned. The fact that a par-
ticular measure is listed does not indicate in any way a commit-
ment to carry it out and does not signify any rigidity of
sequence or priority.
SECRET
Appendix
JCSM-349-60
- 1 -
fuelds
SEC DEF CONT NO for
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