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(4) Conduct nonnuclear air operations against US instal-
1
lations in Western Europe. This can be combined with any
2
of the above courses of action, or can be conducted ini-
3
tially as the sole course of action.
4
(5) Initiate submarine action against allied shipping
5
and mining in allied waters.
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5. The decision to initiate general nuclear war might be made
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under any of the following situations:
8
a. When the Soviets cross the West German border with combat 9
forces.
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b. When the Soviets conduct air bombardment (even though
11
nonnuclear) of US bases, airfields, and installations in West 12
Germany.
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C. When the Soviets enter the conflict in support of the
14
GDR forces blocking access to Berlin.
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d. If West Berlin is seized by East Germans or by Soviets
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in any action, including para-military, masked as a civil
17
disturbance.
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e. If the US Force proceeding along the Helmstedt-Berlin
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axis is in danger of annihilation because of heavy Soviet
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air-ground attack.
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Tab to Annex to
JCSM-431-61
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Appendix B
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