CIA AND THE FULBRIGHT AMENDMENT

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 02116873
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• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: February 8, 2018
• Case Number: F-2016-01079
• Publication Date: February 2, 1971

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MEMORANDUM FOR: Deputy Director of Central Intelligence
VIA: General Counsel
Deputy Director for Plans
SUBJECT: CIA and the Fulbright Amendment
1. This memorandum is for your information.
2. We have been asked by the Deputy Director for a listing
of all FE Division programs that might be affected by the Fulbright
and other amendments to the Defense Appropriations Act. General
Cushman asked for a determination by the Office of General Counsel
on which of these programs might cause us problems. There follows
a listing of the five key programs to be considered. In each instance,
we have distinguished between those for which CIA serves as a
funding conduit and those for which we function as the executive agent.
Also, we note those that are making a direct contribution to the war
in South Vietnam. The Office of General Counsel's determination
is to be attached to this memorandum.
Thai Forces in Laos
3. Thai T-28 pilots: Thai pilots have been flying T-28 missions
over Laos since 1964. The Department of Defense (DOD) has funded
this effort and continues to do so, but CIA serves as the funding
conduit. DOD transfers to CIA in Washington the required funds
and our Vientiane Station transfers these to the Thai 333 unit in Udorn.
4. Thai infantry and artillery units in North Laos: An RTA
artillery battery was initially deployed in Laos in 1964 at the request
of Prime Minister Souvanna Phouma. In March 1970, the Prime
Minister requested Thai infantry units and additional Thai artillery
for deployment in North Laos. DOD serves as the executive agent
for this activity, but CIA serves as the funding conduit. Funds are
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transferred to our Headquarters in Washington and disbursed by
the Vientiane Station to the Thai 333 unit in Udorn. Although these
units are not directly involved in the support of the Vietnam War,
they were in action in their current locations before the Fulbright
Amendment was proposed. At present three Thai infantry battalions
and two artillery units are serving in the Long Tieng area.
5. Thai SGU units in South Laos: Prime Minister Souvanna
Phouma initially requested deployment of Thai troops in South
Laos. Two irregular units of 550 men each were placed on the
Bolovens Plateau in late 1970. Five more irregular units are being
trained in Thailand for future use in South Laos. These SGU units
are part of the South Laos interdiction program for which CIA
serves as the executive agent for the irregular activity. DOD
provides the funds. These are transferred to our Headquarters
and disbursed by our Vientiane Station to the Thai 333 unit. This
interdiction effort in South Laos is in direct support of American
force efforts in South Vietnam.
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