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 * . Psychological aspects might well be satisfied by confining projects to the field at Seno only.


 * . Maintaining Seno field operational would require a continuing supply effort of considerable proportions.


 * . Local defense of field and any ground line of communications would have t o be increased to counter Viet Minh guerrilla operations which would increase with the added importance of the airfield.

4. The Joint Chiefs of Staff consider that:


 * . From a military viewpoint, the proposal of the French, except for supply of naval aircraft, should be rejected.


 * . If, for other than military reasons, the proposal is approved, the U.S . commitment should be limited to rehabilitation and extension of the Seno airfield.

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