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1. To analyze the extent to which, and the circumstances and conditions under which. the United States would be willing to commit its resources in support of the effort to prevent the loss of Indochina to the Communists, in concert with the French or in concert with others, or if necessary, unilaterally.

2. The answer to this problem involves four issues:
 * . Will Indochina be lost to the Communists unless the United States commits combat resources in some form?


 * . What are the risks, requirements and consequences of alternative forms of U. S. military intervention?


 * . Should the United States adopt one of these forms of intervention rather than allow Indochina to be lost to the Communists and if so which alternative should it choose?


 * d. When and under what circumstances should this decision be taken and carried into effect?

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