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11. The Associated States and France invite the military participation of the United States.

12. It is impracticable to organize a UN or regional military effort.

13. The military situation in Indochina is approximately as at present, i.e, stalemate with elements of deterioration.

14. France and the Associated States will carry forward the scale of military effort envisaged in the Laniel-Navarre Plan.



15. Estimated forces to be supplied by U. S. initially.


 * . — (None, provided French Union forces afford adequate security for local defense of U. S. forces in Indochina,)


 * . — (Total personnel strength of 35,000)


 * (1) 1 carrier task group plus additional units consisting of:


 * Amphibious lift for 1 RCT


 * Minecraft


 * Underway replenishment group


 * VPRON's

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