NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS AS OF JANUARY 18, 1950

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80R01731R003600110002-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 25
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 12, 2012
• Sequence Number: 2
• Publication Date: January 18, 1950
• Content Type: REPORT

Director or centrai inteJ.ii gene
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
COPY NO. 12
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
as of
January 18, 1950
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NA-
TIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF
THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S.C., 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANS-
MISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO
AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
January 18, 1950-- TOP SECRET
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
NSC 15/3 U .
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(January 3, 1950 - January 18, 1950)
CIVIL AVIATION POLICY TOWARD THE USSR AND ITS
SATELLITES--
See S C Action No. 269)
NSCID 11 SECURITY OF INFORMATION ON
MIETH079"-
(See 1V C Action No. 272)
INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND
NSCID 12 AVOIDANCE OF PUBLICITY CONCERNING THE INTELLIGENCE
AGENCIES OF THE U. B. G T
(See NSC c on No.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS. TOP SECRET
- 1 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
THE FOREIGN INFORMATION PROGRAM AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE PLANNING
NBC 59; NSC 43/2 and re
Report by the Under Secretary of State (NSC 59) prepared by the
organization established within the Department of State to carry
out the provisions Of NSC 4 and NSC 43 and concurred in by the NSC
Consultants, submitted for Council consideration. This report super-
sedes NSC 43/1, a previous report by the Secretary of State, which
had been under consideration by the Council for memorandum action
since August 2, 1949. To be scheduled as an item on the agenda for
an early NSC meeting.
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR
INTELLIGENCE
Memo for NVC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated Decem-
ber 28, 1949; NSC Actions Nos. 231 and 237; NSC 50)
Final progress report by the Director of Central Intelligence, of
those called for by NSC 50 and NSC Actions Nos. 231 and 237, circu-
lated by the reference memorandum for Council information.
CRISIS SITUATIONS
(Memo for S from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated Decem-
ber 22, 1949)
Proposed amendment to NSCID 1, submitted by the Director of Central
Intelligence for the consideration of the Council, the Secretary of
the Treasury and the Attorney General. Approved by Justice, Decem-
ber 27; by NSRB, December 30, 1949; by State, January 3, 1950; by
Treasury, January 5; and by Defense, January 10, as an interim
measure subject to further study. Awaiting action by other Council
members. 25X1
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC (Cont'd)
MEASURES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE U. S. OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE
USSR
(Ref. NSC 20/4; NSC 35; Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary,
same subject, dated May 25 and June 21, 1949; Memo for Consultants
from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated March 30, 1949)
On the basis of the statement of U. S. risks and objectives with
respect to the USSR (NSC 20/4) as adopted by the Council and ap-
proved by the President, the Staff drafted specific measures re-
quired to achieve those objectives, pursuant to NSC Action No. 88-b.
In this connection, the Staff considered the views of the JSC on
military commitments, which were circulated as NSC 35 for Council
information and Staff use. Staff draft report presented to Consult-
ants January 11, 1949. Referred back to Staff for revisions in the
light of the discussion at the Consultants' meeting on January 17,
19+9. Staff request that JCS views on "military readiness" be ob-
tained for use in completing final draft of report was transmitted
to the Secretary of Defense, January 19, 1949. JCS views incor-
porated by the NSC Staff in a draft report submitted to the Con-
sultants by memo dated March 30. Concurred in by Navy and NSRB,
April 1; by Air Force, April 5; by Army, April 12. State re.conunenda-
tions regarding this project submitted by memo dated May 25 to
Council. Defense proposal with respect to State recommendations
submitted to the Council for consideration by memo dated June 21.
To be scheduled for consideration at a forthcoming Council meeting.
(See also "Assessment and Appraisal of U. S. Objectives, Commit-
ments and Risks in Relation to Military Power", Section 4)
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 3 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
3. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NBC CONSULTANTS
PLANNING FOR LIMITED JAPANESE ARMED FORCES
NSC 44 an memo for N from Executive Secretaryy, subject: "Limited
Military Armament for Japan", dated March 11, 191+9; Memo for Consult-
ants from Executive Secretary, above subject, dated April 27, 1949)
Study by the Department of the Army, "Limited Military Armament for
Japan", and comments thereon by General MacArthur and the JCS, re-
ferred by the Secretary of Defense for examination by the NBC Staff
with a view to preparing possible amendments to NSC 13/3 for Coun.cll
consideration. Draft report submitted to the Consultants, April 27,
1949. Concurred in by Defense and Navy, May 3; by Army, May 5; by
NSRB, May 7; by Air, May 9, 1949. Awaiting action by State, pending
the results of informal consultation between State and Defense.
(See also "Japanese Peace Treaty", Section 5)
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
-4
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
4. PROJECTS IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF
APPRAISAL OF U. S. INTERESTS IN SOUTH ASIA
Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated June 2,
1949, ref. SANACC 360/14; Memo for NBC from Executive Secretary,
same subject, dated June 17, 1949; NSC Action No. 224; ref. NSC
48/2)
Report by SANACC (360/14) on above subject, and amendments proposed
by Secretary of Defense, referred by the Council at its 42nd Meeting
to NSC Staff for use in preparation of study pursuant to NSC 48,
"U. S. Policy Toward Asia", anc' for reexamination in light of that
study (NSC 48/2) and the discussion at the meeting. Awaiting Staff
report in light of NSC 48/2.
U. S. POLICY CONCERNING MILITARY COLLABORATION UNDER THE INTER-
AMERICAN TREATY OF RECIPROCAL ASSISTANCE
(NSC
Report by the Secretary of Defense, including a draft NSC report on
the subject and an interim directive to the Chairman of the U. S.
Delegation, Inter-American Defense Board, circulated to the Council
for information and referred to the NSC Staff for use in the prepara-
tion of a report for Council consideration. Draft report by the
Department of State, "U. S. Policy Toward Inter-American Military
Collaboration", dated January 13, 1950, under consideration by Staff.
Awaiting Staff report.
ANALYSIS OF POSSIBLE U. S. ASSUMPTION OF BRITISH MILITARY COMMITMENTS
Upon the informal suggestion of the Department of State, the NSC
Staff initiated, on September 22, an analysis to show which British
military commitments we might have to take over if the British gave
them up and the possible cost to us. Initial draft being prepared
by Defense. CIA Intelligence Memorandum No. 235 on "Britain's Over-
seas Military Commitments", furnished to Staff October 13, and ORE
93-49, on November 21, for consideration in connection with the sub-
ject. Awaiting Staff study.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 5 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF (Contyd)
UNITED STATES POLICY REGARDING TRADE WITH CHINA
NSC
A report by the Secretary of State, circulated to the Council for
information, has been referred at the suggestion of the Secretary
of State to the NSC Staff for preparation, as a matter of urgent
priority, of a report for consideration by the Council. Also at
the suggestion of the Secretary of State, the views of the Depart-
ment of Commerce are being obtained in connection with the Staff
study, and the Secretary of Commerce will be invited to participate
in any Council consideration of the report. Suggested State revi-
sions received December 2, and Defense draft received December 13;
both under consideration by Staff in light of approved policy in
NSC 48/2. CIA Intelligence Memorandum No. 253 on "The Effectiveness
of Control of Exports to Communist China", dated December 12, 1949,
furnished to Staff for consideration in connection with the subject.
Awaiting Staff study.
PROVISION OF ARMED FORCES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS
Draft report on the subject transmitted by the Deputy Under Secretary
of State for use by the NSC Staff in the preparation of a report for
Council consideration. State preparing initial. draft. Awaiting
initial State draft.
ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL OF U. S. OBJECTIVES, COMMITMENTS, AND
RISKS IN RELATION TO MILITARY POWER
(Memo fbr NSC from Executive Secre ary, same subject, dated Decem-
ber 20, 1949; NSC Action No. 270)
At its 51st Meeting, the NSC directed the NSC Staff to prepare a
report for Council consideration on the above subject. (See also
"Measures Required to Achieve U. S. Objectives with Respect to the
USSR", Section 2.) Awaiting Staff report.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 6 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
5. OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
U. S. POLICY TOWARD GERMANY
NSC Action No. 176)
The NSC Sub-committee on Germany, established by NSC Action No. 176,
met initially on January 28, 1949, pursuant to the reference action,
approved a procedure for its activities, and designated representa-
tives as a Steering Group. It was agreed that the Department of
State would prepare for consideration by the Steering Group the first
draft of a restatement of our policy toward Germany, and that the
Steering Group should undertake concurrently the preparation of po-
sition papers on the following problems, the first four of which
should have priority over the remainder:
1. Occupation Statute for Western Germany
2. Trisonal Fusion Agreement
3. German Constitution
4. Ruhr Control Plan
5. Prohibited and Restricted Industries
6. Reparations
7. Western Germany's Long-Range Economic Program
(GARIOA and ECA)
8. Western Berlin Currency Situation
The Steering Group held 15 meetings to March 30, 1949 at which the
above subjects were discussed. These discussions were reflected in
position papers on Germany presented to the President by the Secre-
tary of State on March 31, 1949 preparatory to the meeting of the
Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France and the United
States held in Washington.. Subsequent to this meeting, the position
papers, noted above, prepared by the Department of State, and the
Agreements reached by the three Foreign Ministers on April 8, 1949,
were circulated to the NSC Members by memoranda from the Executive
Secretary, subject, "The Position of the U. S. with Respect to Ger-
many", dated April 28 and 29, 1949, respectively. These were note:.
by the Council at its 39th Meeting on May 5 (NSC Action No. 212).
Preparatory to the Sixth Meetin of the Council of Foreign Ministers
in Paris, May 23 to June 20, 1949, the NSC discussed the position of
the U. S. with respect to Germany in the light of the paper by the
Secretary of State circulated to Council Members by a memo from the
Executive Secretary dated. May 16, 1949 (NSC Action No. 215). "Pol-
icy Directive to U. S. High Commissioner for Germany", memo for NBC
from Executive Secretary, dated November 18, 19)49, noted by the
Council at its 49th Meeting on December 8, 1949.
Awaiting first draft from the Department of State of a report on
U. S. policy toward Germany.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
7 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Conttd)
MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS
Memo for NSC from Executive Secre ary, same subject, dated Novem-
ber 23, 1949, ref. NSC 18/4, paragraph 28)
Pursuant to par. 28 of N30 18/4, approved by the President on Novem-
ber 18, 1949, the Secretaries of State and Defense, the Chairman of
the NSRB, the Attorney General, and the Director of the Bureau of
the Budget designated representatives to assist in the preparation,
of a study on the methods by which the United States can make avail.-?
able military assistance to meet emergency needs not provided for in.
existing legislation. At a meeting of these representatives an out-
line for the study was agreed upon and drafts of certain sections
are in preparation by State, Defense and Justice. The Director of
Central Intelligence has prepared an estimate of likely contingencies
where military assistance may be requested which is not provided for
in existing legislation, together with an analysis of problems in
connection therewith peculiar to particular foreign countries or
areas. Defense initial draft circulated December 27, and State
initial draft, January 13, 1950. Awaiting draft by Justice.
JAPANESE PEACE TREATY
NSC ; SC
Pursuant to paragraph 3-d of NSC 118/2, the question of a peace set-
tlement with Japan will 'Fe presented for Council consideration at a
later date. The current views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on this
subject circulated for Council information as NSC 60. Awaiting re-
sults of further study by State and Defense. (See also "Planning
for Limited Japanese Armed Forces", Section 3.)
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
-8-
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
6. DEFERRED PROJECTS
NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
Study initiated by NSC Staff December 2, 1947 as a long-term pro-
ject. First draft issued February 25, 1918. Further consideration
subsequently deferred until after NBC action on the NSC 20 and 35
Series. Awaiting completion of a study on this subject being pre-
pared by the Department of State as a long-term project.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS 9 TOP SECRET
- ,-
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
SIGN"A T U E RECQRDSAND COVER SHEET
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
REGISTRY
SOURCE: NSC
DATE OF DOCUMENT: 1/18/50
COPY NUMBER (S): -#12
NUMBER OF PAGES: 9 DOCUMENT NO.STATUS 0
NUMBER OF ATTACHMENTS:
CIA CONTROL NUMBER: 3415.5
DATE DOCUMENT RECEIVED: 1/18/50
LOGGED BY: ab
PROJ
ATTENTION: THIS FORM WILL BE ATTACHED TO EACH TOP SECRET DOCUMENT RECEIVED BY THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
AGENCY OR CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET WITHIN THE CIA AND WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE DOCUMENT UNTIL SUCH TIME
AS IT IS DOWNGRADED, DESTROYED OR TRANSMITTED OUTSIDE OF CIA. ACCESS TO TOP SECRET MATERIAL IS LIMITED
TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFICIAL DUTIES RELATE TO THE MATERIAL. EACH ALTERNATE OR ASSISTANT TOP SECRET
CONTROL OFFICER WHO RECEIVES AND/OR RELEASES THE ATTACHED TOP SECRET MATERIAL WILL SIGN THIS FORM AND INDI-
CATE PERIOD OF CUSTODY IN THE LEFT-HAND COLUMNS PROVIDED. THE NAME OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS SEEN THE TOP
SECRET DOCUMENT AND THE DATE OF HANDLING SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE RIGHT-HAND COLUMNS.
REFERRED TO
RECEIVED
RELEASED
SEEN BY
OFFICE
SIGNATURE
DATE
TIME
DATE
TIME
NAME & OFFICE SYMBOL
DATE
DIRECTOR
118
315
1/18/50
NOTICE OF
DETACH
MENT
WHEN THIS FORM IS DETACHED FROM TOP SECRET MATERIAL IT WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE APPROPRI-
ATE SPACES BELOW AND TRANSMITTED TO CENTRAL TOP SECRET CONTROL FOR RECORD.
The Top Secret material detached from this form was:
DOWNGRADED BY:
DESTROYED (SIGNATURE)
DISPATCHED (OUTSIDE CIA) TO:
(OFFICE) (DATE)
TOP SECRET
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Director or Central intelligence
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
s+-~. - .F, v "7- ' T
COPY NO. 12
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
January 30, 1950
40P S.EGRE-T-
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17 : CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NA-
TIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES WITHIN THE MEANING OF
THE ESPIONAGE ACT, 50 U.S.C., 31 AND 32, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANS-
MISSION OR THE REVELATION OF ITS CONTENTS IN ANY MANNER TO
AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
January 30, 1950 TOP SECRET
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(January 18, 1950 - January 30, 1950)
NSCID 1 CRISIS SITUATIONS
(See NSC ACME No. 275)
NSC 31
EQUIPMENT FOR THREE FRENCH DIVISIONS
ee Progress Report by e Un ear Secretary of State,
circulated January 25, 1950)
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 1 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
PRESENTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
An oral presentation by the Department of Defense is scheduled as
the only item on the Agenda for the 52nd NSC meeting, Wednesday,
February 1, 1950 at 3:30 p.m. The President will preside.
THE FOREIGN INFORMATION PROGRAM AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WARFARE PLANNING
(NSC 59; NSC 4371 and related papers; NSC
Report by the Under Secretary of State (NSC 59) prepared by the
organization established within the Department of State to carry
out the provisions of NSC 4 and NSC 43 and concurred in by the NSC
Consultants, submitted for Council consideration. This report super-
sedes NSC 43/1, a previous report by the Secretary of State, which
had been under consideration by the Council for memorandum action
since August 2, 1949. To be scheduled as an item on the agenda for
an early NSC meeting. 25X1
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR
INTELEIGENCE
(Memo or NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated Decem-
ber 28, 1949; NSC Actions Nos. 231 and 237; NSC 50)
Final progress report by the Director of Central Intelligence, of
those called for by NSC 50 and NSC Actions Nos. 231 and 237, circu-
lated by the reference memorandum for Council information.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 2 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R0l731 R003600110002-3
UNDER CON:")IDERiiTION BY NSC (Coi t'd)
MEASURES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE U. , S. OBJECTIVES, WITH RESPECT TO TIDE
USSR
Ref. NSC 20/4; NSC 35; Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary,
:arm subject, dated May 25 and June 21, 1949; Memo for Consultants
from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated March 30, 1949)
On the basis 3f the statement of U. S. risks and objectives with
respect to the USSR (NSC 20/4) as adopted by the Council and ap-
proved by the President, the Staff drafted specific measures re-
quired to achieve those objectives, pursuant to NSC Action No. 88-b.
In this connection, the Staff considered the views of the JCS on
niJ..itary commitments, which were circulated as NSC 3`- for Council
information and Staff use. Staff draft report presented to Consult-
ants January 11, 1949. Referred back to Staff for revisions in the
liht of the discussion at the Consultants' meeting on January
17,
19-9. Staff request that JCS views on "military readiness" be
ob-
tained for use in completing final draft of report was transmitted
to the Secretary of Defense, January 19, 1949. JCS views incor-
porated by the NSC Staff in a draft report submitted to the Corl-
sultants by mciao dated March 3O. Concurred in by Navy and NSRB,
April 1; by Air. Force, April 5; by Army, April 12. State recommenda-
tions regarding this project submitted by memo dated May 25 to
Council. Defense proposal with respect to State recommendations
submitted to the Council for consideration by memo dated June 21.
To be scheduled for consideration at a forthcoming Council meeting.
(See also "Assessment arid appraisal of .i. 33. Objectives, Commit-
ments '),nd Risks x~ Relation to Military Power", Section 4)
NSC STP,TUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 3 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R0l731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
3. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS
PLANNING FOR LIMITED JAPANESE ARMED FORCES
(NSC 44 an memo or NS from Executive Sg'cretar subject: "Limited
Military Armament for Japan", dated March 11, 1911.9; Memo for Consult-
ants from Executive Secretary, above subject, dated April 27, 1919)
',tudy by the Department of the Army, "Limited Military Armament for
Japan", and comments thereon by General MacArthur and the JOS, re-
ferred by the Secretary of Defense for examination by the NSC Staff
with a view to preparing possible amendments to NSC 13/3 for Council
consideration. Draft report submitted to the Consultants, April
27,
1949. Concurred in by Defense and Navy, May 3; by Army, May 5;
by
NSRB, May 7; by Air, May 9, 1949, Awaiting action by State, pending
the results of informal consultation between State and Defense.
(see also "Japanese Peace Treaty", Section 5)
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
_4-
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF (C ont a d )
UNITED STATES POLICY REGARDING TRADE WITH CHINA
SC
A report by the Secretary of State, circulated to the Council for
information, has been referred at the suggestion of the Secretary
of State to the NSC Staff for preparation, as a matter of urgent
priority, of a report for consideration by the Council. Also at
the suggestion of the Secretary of State, the views of the Depart-
ment of Commerce are being obtained in connection with the Staff
study, and the Secretary of Commerce will be invited to participate
in any Council consideration of the report. Suggested State revi-
sions received December 2, and Defense draft received December 13.
CIA Intelligence Memorandum No. 253 on "The Effectiveness of Control
of Exports to Communist China", dated December 12, 1949, furnished
to Staff for consideration in connection with the subject. State
reviewing previous drafts in the light of approved policy in
NSC 48/2. Awaiting results of State review..
PROVISION OF ARMED FORCES FOR THE UNITED NATIONS
Draft report on the subject transmitted by the Deputy Under Secretary
of State for use by the NSC Staff in the preparation of a report for.
Council consideration. State preparing initial draft. Awaiting
initial State draft.
ASSESSMENT AND APPRAISAL OF U. S. OBJECTIVES COMMITMENTS. AND
RISKS IN RELATION TO MILITARY POVER-
(Memo or C from Executive Secre ary, same subject, dated Decem-
ber 20, 191+9; NSC Action No. 270)
At its 51st Meeting, the NSC directed the NSC Staff to prepare a
report for Council consideration on the above subject.. CIA Intelli-
gence Memo No. 268, "Estimate of Soviet Capabilities and Intentions:
Economic; 1951 and 1951+", dated January 25, 1950, furnished to Staff
for consideration in connection with the project. (See also
"Measures Required to Achieve U. S. Objectives with Respect to the
USSR", Section 2.) Awaiting Staff report.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 6 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
Tur bBUEET
5. OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
U. S. POLICY TOWARD GERMANY
f1SC Action No. 176)
The NSC Sub-committee on Germany, established by NSC Action No. 176,
met initially on January 28, 1949, pursuant to the reference action,
approved a procedure for its activities, and designated representa-
tives as a Steering Group. It was agreed that the Department of
State would prepare for consideration by the Steering Group the first
draft, of a restatement of our policy toward Germany, and that the
Steering Group should undertake concurrently the preparation of po-
sition papers on the following problems, the first four of which
should have priority over the remainder:
1. Occupation Statute for Western Germany
2. Trizonal Fusion Agreement
3. German Constitution
4. Ruhr Control Plan
5. Prohibited and Restricted. Industries
6. Reparations
7. Western Germany's Long-Range Economic Program
(GARIOA and ECA)
8. Western Berlin Currency Situation
The Steering Group held 15 meetings to March 30, 1949 at which the
above subjects were discussed. These discussions were reflected in
position papers on Germany presented to the President by the Secre-
tary of State on March 31, 1949 preparatory to the meeting of the
Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, France and the United
States held in Washington. Subsequent to this meeting, the position
papers, noted above, prepared by the Department of State, and the
Agreements reached by the three Foreign Ministers on April 8, 1940,
were circulated to the NSC Members by memoranda from the Executive
Secretary, subject, "The Position of the U. S. with Respect to Ger-
many", dated April 28 and 29, 1949, respectively. These were noted
by the Council at its 39th Meeting on May 5 (NSC Action No. 212).
Preparatory to the Sixth Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers
in Paris, May 23 to June 20, 1949, the NSC discussed the position of
the U. S. with respect to Germany in the light of the paper by the
Secretary of State circulated to Council Members by a memo from the
Executive Secretary dated May 16, 1949 (NSC Action No. 215). "Pol-
icy Directive to U. S. High Commissioner for Germany", memo for NSC
from Executive Secretary, dated November 18, 1949, noted by the
Council at its 49th Meeting on December 8, 1949. (NSC Action No. 266)
Awaiting first draft from the Department of State of a report on
U. S. policy toward Germany.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS TOP SECRET
- 7 -
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
1V1 LJ1:IVlll:iJ.
OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Conttd)
MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS
(Memo for NBC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated Novem-
ber 23, 1949, ref. NSC 18/4, paragraph 28)
Pursuant to par. 28 of NSC 18/4, approved by the President on Novem-
ber 18, 1949, the Secretaries of State and Defense, the Chairman of
the NSRB, the Attorney General, and the Director of the Bureau of
the Budget designated representatives to assist in the preparation
of a study on the methods by which the United States can make avail-
able military assistance to meet emergency needs not provided for in
existing legislation. At a meeting of these representatives an out-
line for the study was agreed upon and drafts of certain sections
undertaken by State, Defense and Justice. The Director of Central
Intelligence has prepared an estimate of likely contingencies where
military assistance may be requested which is not provided for in
existing legislation, together with an analysis of problems in con-
nection therewith peculiar to particular foreign countries or areas.
Defense initial draft circulated December 27, 1949; State initial
draft, January 13, 1950; and Justice initial draft, January 25.
Defense now preparing over-all draft based on the above 3 sections,
for consideration by the Committee. Awaiting over-all draft.
JAPANESE PEACE TREATY
NSC 60; XS0 4872)
Pursuant to paragraph 3-d of NSC 48/2, the question of a peace set-
tlement with Japan will 7e presented for Council consideration at a
later date. The current views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on this
subject circulated for Council information as NSC 60. Awaiting re-
sults of further study by State and Defense. (See also "Planning
for Limited Japanese Armed Forces", Section 3.)
U. S. ECONOMIC AID TO FAR EASTERN AREAS
NSC
Memorandum on the above subject by the Under Secretaries of State
and the Army submitted for consideration by the Council, the Secre-
taries of the Treasury and Commerce, and the Economic Cooperation
Administrator of the recommendation contained therein that a work-
ing group be designated to give urgent attention to a study looking
to closer coordination of economic and military aid programs gener-
ally for Far Eastern areas. In accord with this recommendation and
with the concurrence of the President, the Secretaries of State, De-
fense, the Treasury, and Commerce, and the Economic Cooperation Ad-
ministrator were requested to designate senior representatives as a
working group to prepare such a report for consideration by the
Council, the Secretaries of the Treasury and Commerce and. the Eco-
nomic Cooperation Administrator. Awaiting designation of the
senior representatives.
NSC STATUS OF PROJECTS - R TOP SECRET
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
t v r a.D WIZ i
6. DEFERRED PROJECTS
NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
Study initiated by NBC Staff December 2, 19+7 as a long-term pro-
ject. First draft issued February 25, 1948. Further consideration
subsequently deferred until after NBC action on the NBC 20 and 35
Series. Awaiting completion of a study on this subject being pre-
pared by the Department of State as a long-term project.
NBC STATUS OF PROJECTS - 9 TOP SECRET
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
TOP SECRET
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3
 STAT
lassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80ROl731 R003600110002-3
C
SIGNATURE RECORD AND COVER SHEET
DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
REGISTRY
SOURCE: NSC
DATE OF DOCUMENT: 1/30/50
COPY NUMBER (S):#12
NUMBER OF PAGES: 9 DOCUMENT NO. NSC S
NUMBER OF ATTACHMENTS: -
CIA CONTROL NUMBER: 34168
DATE DOCUMENT RECEIVED: 1/31/50
LOGGED BY: ab
tus of Projects
ATTENTION: THIS FORM WILL BE ATTACHED TO EACH TOP SECRET DOCUMENT RECEIVED BY THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE
AGENCY OR CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET WITHIN THE CIA AND WILL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE DOCUMENT UNTIL SUCH TIME
AS IT IS DOWNGRADED, DESTROYED OR TRANSMITTED OUTSIDE OF CIA. ACCESS TO TOP SECRET MATERIAL IS LIMITED
TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHOSE OFFICIAL DUTIES RELATE TO THE MATERIAL. EACH ALTERNATE OR ASSISTANT TOP SECRET
CONTROL OFFICER WHO RECEIVES AND/OR RELEASES THE ATTACHED TOP SECRET MATERIAL WILL SIGN THIS FORM AND INDI-
CATE PERIOD OF CUSTODY IN THE LEFT-HAND COLUMNS PROVIDED. THE NAME OF EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS SEEN THE TOP
SECRET DOCUMENT AND THE DATE OF HANDLING SHOULD BE INDICATED IN THE RIGHT-HAND COLUMNS.
REFERRED TO
RECEIVED
RELEASED
SEEN BY
OFFICE
SIGNATURE
DATE
TIME
DATE
TIME
NAME & OFFICE SYMBOL
DATE
DIRECTOR
1/31
1:55
1/31/50
NOTICE OF D
ETACH
MENT
WHEN THIS FORM IS DETACHED FROM TOP SECRET MATERIAL IT WILL BE COMPLETED IN THE APPROPRI-
ATE SPACES BELOW AND TRANSMITTED TO CENTRAL TOP SECRET CONTROL FOR RECORD.
The Top Secret material detached from this form was:
DOWNGRADED BY:
DESTROYED (SIGNATURE)
DISPATCHED (OUTSIDE CIA) TO:
(OFFICE) (DATE)
TOP SECRET
Declassified in Part - Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/17: CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600110002-3