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 * . Effective pacification of French-Vietnamese held areas, emphasizing security of individuals and property through proper utilization of defense groups and guards and institution of adequate legal civil administration.


 * . Training and properly equipping Vietnam units with emphasis upon the institution of adequate officer, NCO, and technical training courses.


 * . Improvement in intelligence and security agencies.


 * . Expansion of unconventional warfare operations.


 * Defense, CIA

3. Concurrently with the tasks assigned above, arrangements should be made to develop an over-all concept designed to achieve the subjugation of Communist forces in Indo-China and the pacification of the area. This concept should be provided the Chief, MAAG, Indo-China, as guidance in seeking the accomplishment of the task assigned in paragraph 2 above.


 * Defense, CIA



Concurrently with the political and military actions outlined above, and under the coordination of the Operations Coordinating Board, a specific domestic and foreign information campaign should be developed as maintained, particularly for the period

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