ACTIONS ON CAMBODIA

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• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-459-10-21-8
• Release Decision: RIPLIM
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 8
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: October 18, 2012
• Sequence Number: 21
• Content Type: MEMO

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MEMORANDUM
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
INFORMATION
TOP CECRET/CEN5ITIVE
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM: Henry A. Kissinger
SUBJECT: Actions on Cambodia
The following is a report on actions taken or underway on Cambodia from
October 20 through 12 midnight, October 26,
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Military Operations:
--Ground. Enemy harassment activity continues at a low level while
friendly initiated contacts increased during the week.
--Air.
U.S. AVNKa/ VNAF
B-52
4
TACAIR
123
220
273
Reconnaissance
227
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25X1
a/AVNK is the abbreviation for the Cambodian Air Force. 25X1
Third Country Military Forces In Cambodia
RVNAF
Khmer Krorri
17,787
3,500
25X1
--Training. A total of 2,557 Cambodians are now training in RVN 25X1
(including 749 Khmer Krom) A total of
1,780 Cambodian personnel completed training during the reporting period.
Military' Assistance. The value of equipment delivered during week ending
24 October was $.690 million compared with $.670 million last week.
Material delivered follows:
Third
U. S. Source Country Captured
Small Arms Weapons
72
Small Arms Ammunition (rounds)
357,000
Crew Serviced Ammunition (rounds)
54,432
MORI/CDF C03319271
OSD, DOS, NSS, Reviews Completed.
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TOP SECRET/SENSITIVE
--Organization of Multilateral Group: State is calling in the Australian
and New Zealand Ambassadors October 28 to suggest that they work on the
Indonesians, as Chairman of the Djakarta Three (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia)
to take the lead in forming a multilateral consultative group to discuss
Cambodia's economic aid needs from all sources.
--Cheng Hen Visit: State reports that the Cambodian Chief of State and
his party have expressed great satisfaction at the reception afforded them at
UNGA, by the U.S. public and the President and Vice President. The
Cambodians have decided they need professional help in maintaining their
public image in the U. S. and have started negotiations to obtain it. Cheng
Heng will stop in Japan for economic aid talks on the way home.
--New Zealand Recognition: Embassy Wellington has learned that Prime
Minister Holyoake has approved extending recognition to the Khmer Republic
and granting aid. The New Zealanders are thinking of jointly accrediting to Phnom
Penh their Ambassador resident at Saigon and starting a modest aid program.
Formal Government approval of these moves is expected in a few weeks.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington. D.C. 20520
TOP SECRET/NODIS/KHMER
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October 27, 1970
MEMORANDUM FOR MR. HENRY A. KISSINGER
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject: Weekly Report on Cambodia No. 11
Third Country Aid to Cambodia
Organization of Multilateral Group - We are calling
in the Australian and New Zealand Ambassadors October 28
to discuss Cambodian needs for economic aid from all sources,
and to suggest that Australia and New Zealand may be able
to induce Indonesian Foreign Minister Malik, as chairman
of the Djakarta Conference, or the Djakarta Three (Indonesia,
Japan, Malaysia), to take the lead in forming a multilateral
consultative group.
Diplomatic and Political Developments
1. Visit by Chief of State - Cambodian Chief of State
Cheng Heng and his party expressed considerable satisfaction
with his visit to the UN General Assembly, his public
appearances in the U.S., and his meetings with the President
and Vice President. The visit contributed to convincing
the Cambodians that they need professional help in maintaining
their public image in the U.S., and they are continuing
negotiations with a retired Foreign Service officer who
helped with arrangements for the Chief of State's visit. On
his return home, Cheng Heng will stop in Japan for an
official visit, which coincides with the arrival in Japan of
a Cambodian delegation for detailed economic aid negotiations.
TOP SECRET/NODIS/KHMER
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2. Cambodian Attitudes on President's Cease-Fire
Proposal - The GKR has continued to affirm its support
for the President's cease-fire proposal, while reserving
its position on what sucft a cease-fire might actually
mean. In informal contacts with theEmbassy, Cambodian
officials have expressed the view that it would have to
include a VC/NVA withdrawal. Other Cambodians take the
line that no differences between the U.S. and GKR can arise
over the cease-fire proposal because the VC/NVA will
never accept it.
2. Internal Political Developments - Some jockeying
for position is taking place in Cambodian politics as the
Senate and National Assembly prepare to elect permanent
officers for the 1970-71 session. Other issues which are
provoking both private and public debate in Phnom Penh
include the new republican constitution which is being
drafted (strong president or parliamentary system?) and
the retention or elimination of FrenO aS a language of
secondaryncohaal-imatzuetion. 411e0SilhoWey-no4Pos tat some
of the arguments in progress reflect the continuing pressure
of intellectual and youth groups on the entrenched political
elite. None of the political infighting constitutes any
threat to the GKR.
4. Disposition of Royal Family - The Embassy has
learned that the GKR has rejected a request by ex-Queen
Kossamak (Sihanouk's mother) to go to France, accompanied
by most of Sihanouk's other close relatives remaining in
Cambodia, for medical treatment. The GKR feels that their
presence in Phnom Penh acts as a deterrent to indiscriminate
VC/NVA attacks by fire, and that they are potential hostages
in case any important GKR personalities are captured.
Theodore L. Eliot, Jr.
Executive Secretary
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INTERNATIONAL sacuerry AFFAIRS
* ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301
MEMORANDUM FOR THE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT FOR
NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS
ATTN: MR. HERBERT LEVIN
SUBJECT: Weekly Report ? Cambodia
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In reply refer to:
1.437180/70
Attached is the subject report requested in your August 15, 1970
memorandum.
Enclosure: 1
Report
cc: SecDef
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Assistant Secretary.
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,REPORT ON CAMBODIA, WEEK ENDING 26 OCTOBER 1970
MILITARY OPERATIONS
Ground. Enemy harassment actiOty 'continues at a low level while
friendly initiated contacts increased during the week. ARVN forces
Initiated operation Than Thang 8/B/5 on 24 October in the vicinity of Base
Area 707 (Snoul). No significant contacts have been reported in this
operation.
Air.
U.S. AVNKft/ VNAF
B-52
4
-
-
TACAIR
123
220
273
Reconnaissance
227
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THIRD COUNTRY SUPPORT
Forces Involved In-Country.
RVNAF
Khmer Krom
17,767 men
3,500 men
25X1
25X1
Training. A total of 2,557 Cambodians are now training in RVN (includes
749 Khmer Krom) A total of 1,780 Cambodian 25X1
personnel completed courses of training during the reporting period.
MILITARY ASSISTANCE. The value of equipment deliveries during week ending
24 October were higher than preceding week, $.690 million compared with $.670
million last week. Material delivered follows:
Third
U.S. Source Country* Captured*
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Small Arms Weapons 72 - - /
Small Arms Ammunition (rounds) 357,000 - -
Crew Serviced Ammunition (rounds) 54,432
a/ AVNK is the abbreviation for the Cambodian Air Force.
* No third country or captured items provided.
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