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Approx. Time
to Execute
Responsible U.S.
No.
Measure
(days)
Agency
Remarks
13.
Increase tripartite utilization of the autobahn and
2
State & JCS
air corridors to Berlin.
14.
Utilize increased military traffic to Berlin to
Variable
JCS
increase the stockpile of weapons and ammunition.
c. GDR/SOVIET ACTIONS RESULT IN FORMALITIES OR CONTROLS UNACCEPTABLE TO THE ALLIES
PURPOSE - TO FURTHER DEMONSTRATE DETERMINATION
1.
Review foregoing measures for. continuation, reiteration,
or if not already executed, for implementation.
2.
If not already under discussion, seek early agreement
2- 5
State
Once initiated would probably
with the U.K. and France on precise nature and timing
require continuous consultation
6
of further steps to be taken in the UN, e.g., action
until action completed.
in General Assembly.
State
3.
Increase frequency of consultation and reports to NATO
Variable
Tripartite agreement is
to insure close support of NATO Allies on all phases
required.
of the Berlin issue.
4.
If appropriate, consult with SEATO, CENTO and/or OAS
Variable
State
to gain support for all phases of proposed allied
action on Berlin.
5.
Alert CONUS-based forces for possible deployment
1
JCS
E-
6.
Alert appropriate agencies for civil defense readiness.
1
OSD - OCDM
PG
U
7.
Review plans for mobilization of industry.
30
OSD - OCDM
a
8.
Make known to free world governments, as appropriate,
2
State
Reprisal may include economic
5
certain U.S. reprisal measures that may be executed.
or limited military measures.
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