NSSM ON US-SOVIET INCIDENTS AT SEA TALKS

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-18-1-36-1
• Release Decision: RIFLIM
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: October 20, 2011
• Sequence Number: 36
• Publication Date: November 4, 1971
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM
FROM
SUBJECT:
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AGT4ON
November 4, 1971
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Helmut Somenfeldt
NSW on US-Soviet lacidents at Sea Talks
Vanier Secretary Warner has submitted his report to the President on th.s
outcome et tit* opening round of US-Soviet talks on incidents at sea. Ho
states that the Soviets will condition their final approval of the fet.s.efs.
understaadings upos the outcome of a fellow-on round of talks is which they
would expect some US seconursodatioa of their air-to-sir concerns. As
NSDM UQ does not provide for such secosomodatior, he recommends that a
follow-on study be undertaken to address the air-to-air probloso sod to
permit a Prosideotial decision on the desirability of further US-Soviet talks
aimed at a more formal understanding.
While 1 personally believe it is probably in our interests to push forward
with the Soviets toward a more formal uaderstanding, I think the :Wye:ketoses
and risks will have to be properly vented within the Government. I coacur
with Warner that a follow-on stady will be required to permit a decision on
this matter and to ensure that the U$ negotiating position La say follow-on
round of talk. would adequately protect our operational and intelligence
interests. 1.1 you agree, the NUM for your signature at Tab G would direct
an NSC Ad Hoc Group chaired by Defoose to develop the study for SRG con-
eideration by December IL Medd eisjLont that the NE41.1 has been drafted
second round of te,jy.s. U /on with to
this int the NUM and memoranda
will have to be redrafted acco;dionlv
The memoratacluen for year snorts:re to War
his report sad advise Jahn that the President
study be undertakes.
NAVY, NSS, Review
Completed
t Tab B would ac
?
directed that a follow-on
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The m.rnorandw Ur your signature to the P1.0014010 at Tab -4 forward.
Warner's report (mottos that you have acknowledged it) and advisee the
President that you have issued a NS81?1 calling for the follow...a study.
If yoo approve the NUM, Dick Kennedy will do the se...wary checks with
State amid Defense before It is released.
JIC COM/4EN DA TION
That yea saga. l) The rnsnorasdum to the President at Tab A
Z) The memorandum to Warmer at Tab B
3) The NUM at Tab C.
1 Kennedy
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MMOItA
FROM:
SUBJECT;
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THE P 'WENT
Henry A. Kissinger/Si
Next Step in US-Soeiet Incidents at Sea Talk*
In eccerdance with NSDM ItO, and Iltedikt cover of & concurring memorandum
from Secretary Laird. Under Secretary of the Navy John Warner ha* sub-
mitted a report (Tab A) on the results of the *petting round of US-Soviet
lecideats at *ea talks.
At the conclusion of the initial Chairmen of the two delegations
aligned an adlatferendium understanding emending all major US objective,.
Warner notes that tkie favorable outcome was ia part poosible because of
Soviet willingneee to defer to a possible future round of talks those issues
which the U$ delegation was not prepared to discuss (issues largely involving
aircraft-to-aircr*ft problems beyond the scope of Warner's aegotiating
instructions).
Secretary Warner believes that the Soviets will condition their final approval
ef the understandings upon the combined results of at leeet
two rounds of talks. They will expect the next round to take up *send* items
of primary concern to them, and they will expect some US accommodation
beyond that permitted by the US Delegation's instructions for the opening
round. 'kith these considerations in mind, id arrasr recornmesids that you
call for a ettedy of the political and military factors involved in continuing
the iacidenta at se& talks with the Soviets to provide the haste for a decision
on this matter.
I agree that we shonid bogie pr.i*rleg for a pose/hie second round of talks.
I think there OM be no doubt that a second round will be required if we are
to reach a more formal vaderstending with the Soviets. Accordingly, I have
issued NM requesting State, Lsefenee, CIA and the Joint Chiefs to review
the ad referendum*. vaderstandieg to eddress the advantages and risks of
pursuing the talks with the Soviets, and to prepare a recommended US position
for a follow-on routed of talks -- including the Mr-to-air issue -- for con*
sideration by the Senior liteview Group in early December.
S*CRETiNO7C611
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LT INO OWN
1 have *not J or a note exprossiag your
roport. There to no need for nay action on your
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