LETTER TO ADMIRAL WILLIAM F. RABORN FROM EARLE G. WHEELER

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000300190008-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 6, 2003
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: August 31, 1965
• Content Type: LETTER

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31 August 1965
In connection with your meeting with the JCS at
1400 hours, 3 September, I would like to suggest a
couple of items for us to discuss. If time does not
permit discussion of all items at this first session,
we can pick up those not covered at future sessions.
The first item concerns the Trailwatcher
Program in Laos. Many months ago, the Chiefs
were made acquainted with the scope and results of
the program; however, I am sure that the program
has changed considerably in the interim.
The second and third items which I have in mind
really are one: namely, a run-down on CIA
clandestine intelligence capabilities in North Vietnam
and in South Vietnam. In connection with the latter,
I know that the Chiefs would appreciate a feel for
GVN clandestine intelligence capabilities inside their
own country as a measure of our capability to
ascertain some knowledge of the military and
political plans and intentions of the Viet Cong.
On the part of the Chiefs, I understand that you
are personally interested in our contingency planning
with regard to U. S. facility of operations in France.
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JCS review(s)
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I will have the staff prepared to give us a brief status
report so that you will be aware of what goes on in the
government concerning these important matters.
Needless to say, if there are other items which
you desire to discuss, we can adjust the foregoing
accordingly.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Sincerely,
Admiral William F. Raborn
Director, Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D. C.
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