INDONESIAN MEMO

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP79R00967A001000010019-0
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 19, 2006
• Sequence Number: 19
• Publication Date: February 28, 1966
• Content Type: MEMO

Approved For Release 2007/03/14: CI 9R00967A001000010019-0
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INDONESIAN MEMO 28 February 1966
Chances are slightly better than even that Sukarno will not
be seriously hindered by the army leadership as he moves to re-
establish his domination of the country. The army leaders --
particularly Nasution -- are reluctant to face up to a showdown
with Sukarno; their greatest fear is the possibility of a split
in military ranks and consequent widespread disorder, even civil
war. On the other hand, there is considerable sentiment through-
out the military for stepping in to prevent a return to pro-
Communist policies and there may be plans for such action
soon. In any event current student demonstrations or other public
outbursts of anti-Sukarno sentiment could impel the army to act.
Approved For Release 2007/03/14: CIA-RDP79R00967A001000010019-0