NSDD 62 National Security Decisions Directive on United States-Japan Relations

parthority Cu 1/20/52 to list 10/15/10 TDP SECRET 79496 3 SYSTEM II 90754 THE WHITE HOUSE CHRON FILE WASHINGTON TOP SECRET October 25, 1982 NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION DIRECTIVE NUMBER 62 NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION DIRECTIVE ON UNITED STATES-JAPAN RELATIONS (TS) I have reviewed NSSD-6, United States-Japan Relations, and direct that it be considered a guide for the conduct of economic and security relations with Japan. The fundamental framework for our relationship remains the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security; we will work within its terms and resist any attempts to revise it. (S) Accordingly, on the security front, the United States will: Maintain Japan's western orientation, and discourage development of an autonomous nuclear capability. (TS) Seek Japanese agreement to obtain increased capabilities as soon as possible within this decade to assume defense of its own territory, its surrounding seas and skies, and its sea-lanes to a distance of 1,000 miles. We see no need for Japanese forces able to sustain operations far from Japanese territory. (TS) Accept the validity of Japan's policy of "comprehensive security, embracing foreign aid, and strive to see Japan's foreign assistance increased, particularly to strategically sensitive areas. We will not, however, regard foreign aid as a substitute for defense. (S) Maintain US-Japan interoperability by encouraging maxi- mum procurement from the United States, but cooperate with Japan when necessary to discourage the development of independent systems. (TS) Continue in our regular consultations and at high-level meetings to urge improved Japanese defense efforts. While it is necessary to discuss specific measures of performance, public statements should emphasize roles and missions in consideration of Japan's sovereignty and sensitivities. The active assistance of the Administra- tion from the President on down is required during high- level consultations with Japanese counterparts. (S) TOP SECRET / of 12 copies Declassify: OADR cy