MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE SPECIAL GROUP (CI)10:30 A.M., FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 1963

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June 28, 1963
ME)ERANDUM FOR THE RECORD
SUBJECT: Minutes of the Meeting of the Special Group (CI)
10:30 a.m., Friday, June 28, 1963
PRESENT: Governor Harriman, The Attorney General, Mr. Gilpatric, Mr. Bell,
General Taylor, Mr. Morrow, Mr. Forrestal, Mr. Karammesines vice
Mr. McCone
NSC REVIEW Ambassador Holmes and Mr. Bowling were present for Item No. 1
COMPLETED, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Godfrey were present for Item No. 2.
6/26/2003 Captain Mack was present for Item No. 3
Mr. Maechling was present forthe meeting
1. P o ress Re ort on the Inte nal Defense Plan for I
Mr. Bowling reviewed the highlights of the progress report on the Internal
Defense Plan. He pointed out that the Army had performed well in quelling
the recent Mullah-inspired severe riots in Tehran and other cities. There
was no indication that the tribal groups were involved in these riots. He
believes that the most serious threat to internal security still emanates
from developments in Kurdistan. Tribal unrest in the south is diminishing
and the Iranian Government is now distributing food in this area and the
military forces are now being redeployed. Despite these developments, the
Shah is determined to push ahead with the reform program, and elections will
probably be held in September.
Mr. Bowling commented that conflicting reports have been received on
the effectiveness of the national police in handling the recent riots and
that the Country Team is preparing a detailed analysis of their
This analysis will be reviewed by an Interagency Police Group to determine
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whether or not expanded U.S. efforts are required.
In response to the Country Team's request for five additional warrant
officers with military police background, as advisors for the Gendarmerie,
Mr. Gilpatric stated that if the Ambassador believes these advisors are
required, the Department of Defense will take the necessary action to pro-
vide them. Ambassador Holmes responded that he still believed that the
warrant officers should be so assigned. Mr. Gilpatric agreed to. make
available the five warrant officers requested.
Ambassador Holmes commented that the National Police did not behave very
effectively in the recent riots, but on the other hand no one anticipated
that the riots would reach such serious proportions.
have been beyond the police capability to handle and thIn any , they wou
e military would haveld
been required to intervene. He believes that existing police support pro-
grams are adequate and desires to review the situation before submitting any
recommendations for additional programs. The Ambassador observed that he does
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not believe that serious riots will break out again as the security forces
will be alert to take proper precautionary s. He added
developments resulting from these riots werethatethe reliabilitysoffthe Army
was demonstrated, and major student groups did not activel Army
the actual rioting. y participate in
Ambassador Holmes in commenting on the economic situation pointed out
that efforts are being made by the Country Team to modify the conservative
fiscal policy of the Iranian Government.
for business sta He stated that a principal reason
gnation was the lack of confidence in the economic and land
reform programs. The Ambassador is hopeful that we will be able to make
progress in stimulating understanding and action by the Iranians to solve
these economic problems.
Ambassador Holmes briefly reviewed the land reform program developments
and pointed out that this program is going well.
In response to the Attorney General's question, Ambassador Holmes
reviewed the youth programs in Iran. He observed that the situation in the
University of Tehran has improved to a considerable extent.
The Group approved the progress report for planning purposes.
2. Pro ress Re ort on the Internal Defense Plan for Gu temala
Mr. Fisher summarized for the Group developments in Guatemala following
the overthrow. of the Ydigoras Government. He
pointed lilelihood of return to power of Arevalo and that the out that ernme is as
made a promising beginning in bringing stability to theecountrryerPresenta
indications are that this government will fulfill their obligations under
the Alliance for Progress.
The Mr. FisChairmanhestatedr hh t Youth police programs are
was ed into. over social progressing well.
and will have this matter look
progress in Guatemala
The Group approved the progress report for planning purposes.
3. Militar Counterinsur Pro ress Includin Civic Action Since
December 27 1962
General Taylor in commenting on the Military Counterinsurgency Programs
pointed out that administrative actions are now being sought to reduce the
long lead time for delivery of certain items of MAP equipment. He stated
that the need still exists for developing a simple counterinsurgency aircraft
for use by indigenous forces. Following a discussion on the need for this
det has done t typeiofoaircra t, General Taylo develop to report back to the Group in
op an aircraft of this type.
General Taylor commented that the Armed Forces Assistance to Korea (AFAK)
Program has been doing an outstanding job since its inception and stated that
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it is in the interest of the U.S. to continue to support this worthwhile
program, Mr. Bell commented that the funding for this program is under
consideration by AID.
General Taylor stated that there are no unfilled requirements world-wide
for U.S. specially trained counterinsurgency forces, He also indicated that
there are no unfilled requests for foreign officers to receive counter-
insurgency training in U.S. military schools. General Taylor observed that
our U.S. military schools can absorb additional trainees and recommended that
our Ambassadors overseas should be informed of the availability of quotas
for these schools. The Chairman agreed to take the necessary action within
State to see that this is done and requested that a Defense representative
be made available to present a briefing on this subject.
4. Follow-u Re ort on Programs to Restrict Infilt
Thailand gyration into Northeast
This item was deferred for consideration until the next meeting.
Miscellaneous
A. The Group agreed with General Taylor's recommendations that hence-
forth all agencies should submit progress reports on counterinsurgency
programs effective February 1 and July 1. These reports will be utilized to
prepare a report to the President on the status of the government's overall
counterinsurgency effort.
B. Mr. Morrow informed the Group that the portable radio transmitter is
now planned to be in operation in Thailand on September 15, 1963.
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James W. Dingeman
Executive Secretary
Special Group (CI)
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