NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL STATUS OF PROJECTS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 1949

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
as of
Ootober 31, 1949
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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.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(October 17, 1949 - October 31, 1949)
NSC 37/8 THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO FORMOSA
ee NSC Action No. a
AUSTRIAN TREATY NEGOTIATIONS
(See NSC Action No. 255 a
NSC 55
55/1
BRITISH VIEWS RESPECTING HONG KONG
STUDY OF CHENNAULT PLAN BY THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
(See memo for' C from Executive Secretary,, same
subject, dated October 19, 1949)
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2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
SECURITY OF INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS
(Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, a ed
August 11 and 31, and October 6, 1949)
Proposed National Security Council Intelligence Directive on above
subject submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant
to par. 7 of NSC 50 (NSC Action No. 237d). Action requested by
reference memo dated August 31. Approved by NSRB, Sept. 6; and by
the Attorney General, Sept. 24. Additional paragraph proposed by
the Acting Secretary of State circulated for consideration by the
other NSC members, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney
General by memo dated October 6, 1949. Approved by NSRB, Octo-
ber 12. Awaiting action by other Council members, the Secretary
of the Treasury and the Attorney General.
PUBLICITY CONCERNING THE INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES OF THE
U. . GOVERNMENT
(Memos for S rom Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
August 18 and 31, and October 6, 1949)
Proposed National Security Council Intelligence Directive on above
subject submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant
to par. 7 of NSC 50 (NSC Action No. 237d). Action requested by
reference memo dated August 31. Approved by NSRB, Sept. 6; and by
the Attorney General, Sept. 24. Additional paragraph proposed by
the Acting Secretary of State circulated for consideration by the
other NSC members, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of the
Treasury, by memo dated October 6. Approved by NSRB, October 12.
Awaiting action by other Council members, the Secretary of the
Treasury and the Attorney General.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF OVERT PSYCHOLOGICAL
v ..RA THE' INITIAL AG OF AROREMERGENCY
NSC 4371; 'Memo for NEC from Executive Secre ary, same subject,
dated September 7, 1949)
Report by the Secretary of State, prepared by the organization
established within the Department of State pursuant to par. 1 of
NSC 43, and concurred in by the policy consultants designated
pursuant to par. 2b of NSC 43, submitted for consideration by the
Council. ConcurreT in by Treasury, August 4; by NSRB, August 15.
Revisions proposed by the Secretary of Defense were submitted to
the other Council members and the Secretary of the Treasury on
September 7 for consideration. Approved by Treasury, Sept. 8.
Awaiting action by other Council members.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC (C ont' d )
MEASURES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE U. S. OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE
USSR
Ref. NSC 20/k; 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/k) 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
military commitments, which were circulated as NSC 35 for Council
information and Staff use. Staff draft report presented to Consult-
ants January 11. Referred back to Staff for revisions in the light
of the discussion at the Consultants' meeting on January 17. Staff
request that JCS views on "military readiness" be obtained for use
in completing final draft of report was transmitted to the Secretary
of Defense, January 19. JCS views incorporated by the NSC Staff
in a draft report submitted to the Consultants by memo dated
March 30. Concurred in by Navy and NSRB, April 1; by Air Force,
April 5; by Army, April 12. State recommendations regarding this
project submitted by memo dated May 25 to Council. Defense pro-
posal with respect to State recommendations submitted to the Council
for consideration by memo dated June 21. To be scheduled for con-
sideration at a forthcoming Council meeting.
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3. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS
PLANNING FOR LIMITED JAPANESE ARMED FORCES
(NSC 44 and memo for NSC from Executive Secretar , subject: "Limited
Military Armament for Japan", dated March 11, 1949; Memo for Con-
sultants from Executive Secretary, above subject, dated April 27,
19+9)
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 NSC Staff
with a view to preparing possible amendments to NSC 13/3 for Council
consideration. Draft report submitted to the Consultants, April 27.
Concurred in by Defense and Navy, May 3; by Army, May 5; by NSRB,
May 7; by Air, May 9. Awaiting action by State, pending the results
of informal consultation between State and Defense.
FUTURE COURSE OF U. S. ACTION WITH RESPECT TO AUSTRIA
(NSC C emos for NSC onsu ants from xecutive
Secretary, same subject, dated October 4 and 28.)
Report by the Secretary of Defense (NSC 38/1) circulated June 16 to
the Council for information and referred to the Department of State
in accord with the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense that
the Department of State present, as a matter of urgency, its views
on the issues involved in a future course of U. S. action with re-
spect to Austria. Report by the Secretary of State in reply (NSC
38/2) was considered by the NSC at its 43rd meeting. The Council
referred both reports (NSC 38/1 and 38/2) to the NSC Staff for use
in the preparation of a study of the nature and timing of possible
courses of action available to the U. S. with respect to Austria.
Staff draft submitted to Consultants by memo dated October 4. Views
of Defense Consultant transmitted by memo dated October 28. An
Intelligence memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence on
"Soviet Reaction to Alternative Courses of United States Action on
.'.ustrian Treaty" was circulated for information by the reference
memo of October 28. At a meeting on October 31 the Consultants
agreed that the Staff draft should be revised in the light of the
discussion at the meeting. Awaiting action by all Consultants.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC CONSULTANTS (Cont'd)
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO ASIA
(N SC ; Memos for NSC from Executive Secre ary, Appraisal of U. S.
National Interests in South Asia", dated June 2 and 17, 1949; NBC 49;
NSC 51; NSC 55; NSC 37/6; NSC 37/7; NSC 37/8; Memo for NSC from
Executive Secretary, "U, S. Policy Toward Asia", dated September 9;
Memo for Consultants from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
October 26)
A request by the Secretary of Defense (NSC 48) for a study of the
current situation in Asia was circulated on June 10 for the in-
formation of the Council and referred to the NSC Staff for the
preparation of a report for Council consideration. The reports
referenced above were considered by the NSC Staff in connection
with the preparation of the report requested by NSC 48. Staff
draft submitted to Consultants by memo dated October 26. Awaiting
action by all Consultants.
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PROJECTS IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF
U. S. POLICY CONCERNING MILITARY COLLABORATION UNDER THE INTER-
TREATY OF REC I
CALA SANE
(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 prepa-
ration of a report for Council consideration. 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 "Britaints
Overseas Military Commitments", furnish to Staff October 13, for
consideration in connection with the subject. Awaiting Staff study.
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE SOVIET SATELLITE STATES IN
EASTERN EUROPE
(NSC _ ')
Report by the Department of State circulated September 14, 1949 for
the information of Council members. At the request of the Depart-
ment of Defense, and with the concurrence of the Department of
State, the reference report was referred on October 20 to the NSC
Staff for study and preparation of a report to the Council. Await-
ing Staff study.
U. S. POLICY TOWARD THE CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE USSR AND YUGOSLAVIA.
An initial draft report on the above subject prepared in the De-
partment of State was referred at the request of the Deputy Under
Secretary of State to the NSC Staff on October 26 for the prepara-
tion of a report for consideration by the Council. Awaiting Staff
report.
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5. OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
U. S. POLICY TOWARD GERMANY
NSC Ac on No.
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
position 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 hold 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 fpril 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 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 (NBC Action No. 215).
Awaiting first draft from the Department of State of a report on
U. S. policy toward Germany.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Cont!d)
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR
INTELLIGENCE
NSC Ac ons Nos. 231 and 237; NSC 50)
NSC Action No. 231, as amended by NSC Action No. 237d., calls for
submission within a period of 6 months by the Director of Central
Intelligence, in addition to those reports already submitted, a
progress report on particular intelli ence questions requiring
coordination or attention (paragraph a of NSC 50). Awaiting above
report by the Director of Central Intelligence. (See also Section 2),
REQUEST FOR JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF VIEWS ON FUTURE COURSES OF
UNITED SATES ACTION WITH RESPECT O AUS 'RIA
Memo for Secretary of e ense from Executive Secretary, same
subject, dated September 26, l919, ref. NBC 38 Series)
The JCS have been requested to furnish their views on certain
aspects of the future courses of U. S. action with respect to
Austria which the NBC Staff is now considering. These views are
for the information and consideration of the National Security
Council in connection with the NBC 38 Series. (See also Section 3).
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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, 1948. Further consideration
subsequently deferred until after NSC 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.
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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
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(October 31, 1949 - November 14, 1949)
(NONE)
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2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
INTERNAL SECURITY
rogress eport on Implementation of NSC 17/4, NSC 17/6, dated
November 7, 1949)
First quarterly report by the NSC Representative on Internal Securi-
ty, pursuant to paragraph 6 (f) of NSC 17/4, scheduled as Item 1
for information on the agenda of the 1+8th Council meeting, Novem-
ber 17.
FUTURE COURSES OF U. S. ACTION WITH RESPECT TO AUSTRIA
(NBC 3973; NSC 3872; W 3871; Memos for NSC Consu tants from
Executive Secretary, same subject, dated October 4 and 28.)
Report by the Secretary of Defense (NBC 38/1) circulated June 16 to
the Council for information and referred to the Department of State
in accord with the recommendations of the Secretary of Defense that
the Department of State present, as a matter of urgency, its views
on the issues involved in a future course of U. S.. action with re-
spect to Austria. Report by the Secretary of State in reply (NBC
38/2) was considered by the NSC at its 43rd meeting. The Council
referred both reports (NSC 38/1 and 38/2) to the NSC Staff for use
in the preparation of a study of the nature and timing of possible
courses of action available to the U. S. with respect to Austria.
Staff draft submitted to Consultants by memo dated October 4. Views
of Defense Consultant transmitted by memo dated October 28. An
Intelligence memorandum by the Director of Central Intelligence on
"Soviet Reaction to Alternative Courses of United States Action on
Austrian Treaty" was circulated for information by the reference
memo of October 28. At a meeting on October 31 the Consultants
agreed that the Staff draft should be revised in the light of the
discussion at the meeting. Revised report concurred in by NBC Con-
sultants and submitted to the Council as NSC 38/3. Scheduled as
Item 2 for consideration at the 48th NBC meetir}g, November 17,
together with comments thereon by the JCS, to be circulated. (See
also Section 5.)
U. S. POLICY TOWARD THE CONTROVERSY BETWEEN THE USSR AND YUGOSLAVIA
(NBC 3
An initial draft report on the above subject prepared in the De-
partment of State was referred at the request of the Deputy Under
Secretary of State to the NSC Staff on October 26 for the prepara-
tion of a report for consideration by the Council. Staff draft
report concurred in by NSC Consultants on November 10 and submitted
to the Council as NBC 18/3. Scheduled as Item 3 for consideration
at the 48th NBC meeting, November 17.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC (Conttd)
SECURITY OF INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS
(Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
August 10 and 31, and October 6, 19+9; NSC 50)
Proposed National Security Council Intelligence Directive on above
subject submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant
to par. 7 of NSC 50 (NSC Action No. 237d). Action requested by
reference memo dated August 31. Approved by NSRB, Sept. 6; and by
the Attorney General, Sept. 211. Additional paragraph proposed by
the Acting Secretary of State circulated for consideration by the
other NSC members, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney
General by memo dated October 6, 1949. Approved with proposed
additional paragraph by NSRB, October 12; by the Attorney General,
October 24; by Treasury, November 4+; by Defense, November 10,
Awaiting action by other Council members.
AVOIDANCE OF PUBLICITY CONCERNING THE INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES OF THE
U. S. GOVERNMENT
(Memos or NSC From Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
August 18 and 31, and October 6, 19+9; NSC 50)
Proposed National Security Council Intelligence Directive on above
subject submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant
to par. 7 of NSC 50 (NSC Action No. 237d). Action requested by
reference memo dated August 31. Approved by NSRB, Sept. 6; and by
the Attorney General, Sept. 24. Additional paragraph proposed by
the Acting Secretary of State circulated for consideration by the
other NSC members, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of the
Treasury, by memo dated October 6. Approved with proposed addition-
al paragraph by NSRB, October 12; by the Attorney General, Octo-
ber 24; by Treasury, November 4; by Defense, November 10. Awaiting
action by other Council members.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF OVERT PSYCHOLOGICAL
WARFARE I THE INITIAL STAGES OF AR 0 EMERG Y
NSC 4371; Memo or NSC rom Executive Secretary, same subject,
dated September 7, 19+9)
Report by the Secretary of State, prepared by the organization
established within the Department of State pursuant to par. 1 of
NSC 1.3, and concurred in by the policy consultants designated
pursuant to par. 2b of NSC 43, submitted for consideration by the
Council. Concurre7 in by Treasury, August 11.; by NSRB, August 15.
Revisions proposed by the Secretary of Defense were submitted to
the other Council members and the Secretary of the Treasury on
September 7 for consideration. Approved by Treasury, September 8.
Awaiting action by other Council members.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC (Cont'd)
MEASURES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE U. S. OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO THE
USSR
Ref. NSC 20/k; 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 JCS on
military commitments, which were circulated as NSC 35 for Council
information and Staff use. Staff draft report presented to Consult-
ants January 11. Referred back to Staff' for revisions in the light
of the discussion at the Consultants' meeting on January 17. Staff
request that JCS views on "military readiness" be obtained for use
in completing final draft of report was transmitted to the Secretary
of Defense, January 19. JCS views incorporated by the NSC Staff
in a draft report submitted to the Consultants by memo dated
March 30. Concurred in by Navy and NSRB, April 1; by Air Force,
April 5; by Army; April 12. State recommendations regarding this
project submitted by memo dated May 25 to Council. Defense pro-
posal with respect to State recommendations submitted to the Council
or consideration by memo dated June 21. To be scheduled for con-
sideration at a forthcoming Council meeting.
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3. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS
PLANNING FOR LIMITED JAPANESE ARMED FORCES
NSC 44 aa5d memo for NBC from Execu ve Secretary, subject: "Limited
Military Armament for Japan", dated March 11, 19+9; Memo for Con-
sultants 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 NSC Staff
with a view to preparing possible amendments to NSC 13/3 for Council
consideration. Draft report submitted to the Consultants, April 27.
Concurred in by Defense and Navy, May 3; by Army, May 5; by NSRB,
May 7; by Air, May 9. Awaiting action by State, pending the results
of informal consultation between State and Defense.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO ASIA
NSC ; Memos for N SC from xecu Zve ecre ary, Appraisal of U. S.
National Interests in South Asia", dated June 2 and 17, 19+9; NBC 49;
NSC 51; NSC 55; NSC 37/6; NSC 37/7; NSC 37/8; Memo for NSC from
Executive Secretary, "U. S. Policy Toward Asia", dated September 9;
Memo for Consultants from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
October 26)
A request by the Secretary of Defense (NSC 1+8) for a study of the
current situation in Asia was circulated on June 10 for the in-
formation of the Council and referred to the NSC Staff for the
preparation of a report for Council consideration. The reports
referenced above were considered by the NSC Staff in connection
with the preparation of the report requested by NSC 48. Staff
draft submitted to Consultants by memo dated October 26. Awaiting
action by all Consultants.
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4. PROJECTS IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF
U. S. POLICY CONCERNING MILITARY COLLABORATION UNDER THE INTER-
AMERICAN TREATY OF RECIPROCAE ASSISTANCE
(N SC 5
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 prepa-
ration of a report for Council consideration. 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
Overseas Military Commitments", furnished to Staff October 13, for
consideration in connection with the subject. Awaiting Staff study.
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE SOVIET SATELLITE STATES IN
EASTERN EU O
USC -
Report by the Department of State circulated September 14, 1949 for
the information of Council members. At the request of the Depart-
ment of Defense, and with the concurrence of the Department of
State, the reference report was referred on October 20 to the NSC
Staff for study and preparation of a report to the Council. CIA
Intelligence Memorandum No. 248, "Satellite Relations with the USSR
and the West" was furnished to the Staff for consideration in con-
nection with the preparation of the study. Awaiting Staff study.
UNITED STATES POLICY REGARDING TRADE WITH CHINA
(NSC 4171)
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 priori-
ty, of a report for consideration by the Council. Also at the sug-
gestion of the Secretary of State, the views of the Department 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. Awaiting Staff study.
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5. OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
U. S. POLICY TOWARD GERMANY
(N SC 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
position 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, 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 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 .A.ction No. 215).
Awaiting first draft from the Department of State of a report on
U. S. policy toward Germany.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Cont'd)
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR
INTELLIGENCE
NS Actions Nos. 231 and 237; NSC 50)
NSC Action No. 231, as amended by NSC Action No. 237d., calls for
submission within a period of 6 months by the Director of Central
Intelligence, in addition to those reports already submitted, a
progress report on particular intelligence questions requiring
coordination or attention (paragraph ka of NSC 50). Awaiting above
report by the Director of Central Intelligence.
REQUEST FOR JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF VIEWS ON FUTURE COURSES OF
UNITED STATES ACTION WITH RESPECT To AUSTRIA
Memo for Secretary of Defense from Execu ive Secretary, same
subject, dated September 26, 1949, ref. NSC 38 Series)
The JCS have been requested to furnish their views for the informa-
tion of the Council on certain aspects of the future courses of
U. S. action with respect to Austria in connection with the NSC 38
Series. Awaiting report by the JCS. (See also Section 2.)
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6. DEFERRED PROJECTS
NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF THE UNITED STATES
Study initiated by NSC Staff December 2, l91-7 as a long-term pro-
ject. First draft issued February 25, 1948. Further considera-
tion subsequently deferred until after NSC action on the NSC 20
and 35 Series. Awaiting completion of a study on this subject
being prepared by the Department of State as a long-term project.
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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
STATUS OF PROJECTS
1. COMPLETED PROJECTS
(November 14, 1949 - December 6, 1949)
PROGRESS REPORT ON INTERNAL SECURITY
(See C Action b. 259)
NSC 38/4 FUTURE COURSES OF U. S. ACTION WITH RESPECT TO AUSTRIA
(See C Ac on No. O
NSC 18/4 UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE CONFLICT BETWEEN THE
USSR AND G A
ee AM= No. 261)
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2. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC
UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE SOVIET SATELLITE STATES IN
EASTERN EUROPE
NSC 5871; 5U; Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject,
dated October 19, 1949)
Report by the Department of State (NSC 58) circulated September 14,
1949 for the information of Council members. At the request of the
Department of Defense, and with the concurrence of the Department of
State, the reference report was referred on October 20 to the NSC
Staff for study and preparation of a report to the Council (refer-
ence memo of October 19). CIA Intelligence Memorandum No. 248,
"Satellite Relations with the USSR and the West" was furnished to
the Staff for consideration in connection with the preparation of
the study. Staff draft study concurred in by NSC Consultants on
December 6 and submitted to the Council as NSC 58/1. Scheduled for
consideration as Item 1 on the agenda for the 49th NSC Meeting on
December 8, 1949.
POLICY DIRECTIVE-TO
UNITED STATES HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR GE
emo or from Executive Secretary, same su sec , date
November 18, 19+9)
As requested by the Under Secretary of State, the subject policy
directive and his memo relating thereto were circulated for the
information of the Council by the reference memo of November 18
and are scheduled as item 2 on the agenda for the 11.9th Council
Meeting on December 8, 19+9 (See also Section 5),
SECURITY. OF INFORMATION ON INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS
Memos for rom xecu ive ecre ary, same subject., dated
August 10 and 31,, and October 6, 194k9; NSC 50)
Proposed National Security Council Intelligence Directive on above
subject submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant
to par. 7 of NSC 50 (NSC Action No. 237d). Action requested by
reference memo dated August 31. Approved by NSRB, Sept. 6; and by
the Attorney General, Sept. 24. Additional paragraph proposed by
the Acting Secretary of State circulated for consideration by the
other NSC members, the Secretary of the Treasury and the Attorney
General by memo dated October 6, 1949. Approved with proposed
additional paragraph by NSRB, October 12; by the Attorney General,
October 24; by Treasury, November 4; by Defense, November 10.
Awaiting action by other Council members.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC (Cont'd)
AVOIDANCE OF.PUBLICITY CONCERNING THE INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES OF THE
U. S. GOVERNMENT
(Memos for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
August 18 and 31, and October 6, 1949; NSC 50)
Proposed National Security Council Intelligence Directive on above
subject submitted by the Director of Central Intelligence pursuant
to par. 7 of NSC 50 (NSC Action No. 237d). Action requested by
reference memo dated August 31. Approved by NSRB, Sept. 6; and by
the Attorney General, Sept. 24. Additional paragraph proposed by
the Acting Secretary of State circulated for consideration by the
other NSC members, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of the
Treasury, by memo dated October 6. Approved with proposed addition-
al paragraph by NSRB, October 12; by the Attorney General, Octo-
ber 24; by Treasury, November 4; by Defense, November 10. Awaiting
action by other Council members.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES GOVERNING THE CONDUCT OF OVERT PSYCHOLOGICAL
wARFA E I TIM INITIAL STAGES WAR OR EMERGENCY
NSC 4371; Memo for NSC from Executive Secretary, same subject,
dated September 7, 1949)
Report by the Secretary of State, prepared by the organization
established within the Department of State pursuant to par. 1 of
NSC 43, and concurred in by the policy consultants designated pur-
suant to par. 2b of NSC 43, submitted for consideration by the
Council. Concurred in by Treasury, August 4; by NSRB, August 15.
Revisions proposed by the Secretary of Defense were submitted to
the other Council members and the Secretary of the Treasury on
September 7 for consideration. Approved by Treasury, September 8.
Awaiting action by other Council members.
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UNDER CONSIDERATION BY NSC (Conttd)
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 JCS on
military commitments, which were circulated as NSC 35 for Council
information and Staff use. Staff draft report presented to Consult-
ants January 11. Referred back to Staff for revisions in the light
of the discussion at the Consultants' meeting on January 17. Staff
request that JOS views on "military readiness" be obtained for use
in completing final draft of report was transmitted to the Secretary
of Defense, January 19. JOS views incorporated by the NSC Staff
n a draft report submitted to the Consultants by memo dated
March 30. Concurred in by Navy and NSRB, April 1; by Air Force,
April 5; by Army, April 12. State recommendations regarding this
project submitted by memo dated May 25 to Council. Defense pro-
posal with respect to State recommendations submitted to the Council
for consideration by memo dated June 21. To be scheduled for con-
sideration at a forthcoming Council meeting.
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3. PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE NSC CONSULTANTS
PLANNING FOR LIMITED JAPANESE ARMED FORCES
NSC 114 and Menlo for NS from Execu ve ecretary, subject: "Limited
Military Armament for Japan", dated March 11, 1949; Memo for Con-
sultants 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 NSC Staff
with a view to preparing possible amendments to NSC 13/3 for Council
consideration. Draft report submitted to the Consultants, April 27.
Concurred in by Defense and Navy, May 3; by Army, May 5; by NSRB,
May 7; by Air, May 9. Awaiting action by State, pending the results
of informal consultation between State and Defense.
THE POSITION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH RESPECT TO ASIA
(W SC ;Memos for N C froth Execut ve Secretary, "A. raisal of U. S.
National Interests in South Asia", dated June 2 and 17, 1949; NSC 49;
1'SC 51; NSC 55; NSC 37/6; NSC 37/7; NSC 37/8; Memo for NSC from
Executive Secretary, "U. S. Policy Toward Asia", dated September 9;
Memo for Consultants from Executive Secretary, same subject, dated
October 26)
A request by the Secretary of Defense (Nsc 48) for a study of the
current situation in Asia was circulated on June 10 for the in-
formation of the Council and referred to the NSC Staff for the
preparation of a report for Council consideration. The reports
referenced above were considered by the NSC Staff in connection
with the preparation of the report requested by NSC 48. Staff
draft submitted to Consultants by memo dated October 26. Revisions
to draft suggested by Consultants at meeting on December 1, Revised
draft to be considered at forthcoming meeting of the Consultants.
Awaiting further action by all Consultants.
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4. PROJECTS IN PREPARATION BY NSC STAFF
U. S. POLICY CONCERNING MILITARY COLLABORATION. UNDER THE INTER-
AMERICAN TREATY F REC-PROCA ASSISTANCE
NSC 5
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 prepa-
ration of a report for Council consideration. Awaiting Staff report.
ANALYSIS OF POSSIBLE U. S. ASSUMPTION OF BRITISH MILITARY COMMITN~.~?',111
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
Overseas Military Commitments", furnished to Staff October 13, and
ORE 93-49, on November 21, for consideration in connection with
the subject. Awaiting Staff study.
UNITED STATES POLICY REGARDING TRADE WITH CHINA
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 partici-
pate in any Council consideration of the report. Suggested State
revisions received December 2 under consideration by Staff.
Awaiting Staff study.
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS
U. S. POLICY TOWARD GERMANY
Action No. 1
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 th -.t.
the Steering Group should undertake concurrently the preparation of
position 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 Germanyts 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 posi-
tion 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 re-
spect to Germany", 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 dis-
cussed 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).
Awaiting first draft from the Department of State of a report on
U. S. policy toward Germany.
(See also section 2).
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OTHER CURRENT PROJECTS (Cont'd)
THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AND NATI0NAL.ORGANIZATION FOR
INTELLIGENCE
(NSC Act Nos. 231 and 237; NSC 50)
NSC Action No. 231, as amended by NSC Action No. 237d., calls for
submission within a period of 6 months by the Director of Central
Intelligence, in addition to those reports already submitted, a
progress report on particular intelligence questions requiring
coordination or attention (paragraph ka of NSC 50). Awaiting above-
report by the Director of Central Intelligence.
REQUEST FOR JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF VIEWS ON FUTURE COURSES OF
UNITED SATES ACTIN WITH RE SPEC O ST A
(Memo for Secretary of De ense from Execu ve Secretary, same
subject, dated September 26, 1949, ref. NSC 38 Series)
The JCS have been requested to furnish their views for the informa-
tion of the Council on certain aspects of the future courses of
U. S. action with respect to Austria in connection with the NSC 38
Series. Awaiting report by the JCS. (See also Section 2.)
MILITARY ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY NEEDS
(Memo for NSC from Execu Me ecretary, same subject, dated
November 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 have been requested to designate representatives to
assist in the preparation of a study on the methods by which the
United States can make available military assistance to meet emerg-
ency needs not provided for in existing legislation. The Director
of Central Intelligence has been requested to prepare 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 particu-
lar foreign countries or areas. Awaiting designation of representa-
tives and estimate by the Director of Central Intelligence.
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NATIONAL SECURITY OBJECTIVES OF TT E . iT ,LIT9P STATES
Study initiated by NSC Staff December 2, 19k7 as a long-term pro-
ject. First draft issued February 25, 1948. Further considera-
tion subsequently deferred until after NSC action oft the NSC 20
and 35 Series. Awaiting completion of a study on this subject
being prepared by the Department of State as a long-terra project.
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Declassified in Part -Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/11 : CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600100021-3
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Declassified in Part -Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2012/07/11 : CIA-RDP80R01731 R003600100021-3