NSDD 110A Response to Caribbean Governments' Request to Restore Democracy on Grenada

TOP SECRER SENSITIVE The Secretary of State, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Director of Central Intelligence, will assure diplomatic cooperation with the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and other friendly governments. He will also inform Cuba and the Soviet Union of our actions at an appropriate time and provide for the safe passage from Grenada for their nationals. A coordinated legislative and public affairs strategy will be prepared which reflects: -- The multi-lateral character of our actions. -- The human rights, abuses, and oppression of the current regime and the recent violence which potentially endangers U.S. lives. - The democratic nature of the new government being installed. (TS) E995' S) In order to preserve the lives and safety of U.S. citizens on Grenada and military personnel involved in this operation, all agencies of the U.S. Government will maintain strictest security controls. Appropriate cover and deception measures are authorized to mislead the present Grenadian regime and the Cubans concerning our true intentions. In this regard, all senior USG officals should maintain normal schedules to the maximum extent practicable between now and the initiation of this operation. (TS) Ronald Reagan UNCHASSIFED UNPORASSIPED SENSITIVE COPY OF COFIES