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1. The objectives of the plan for economic and technical aid to the countries of Southeast Asia in the event of U.S. action in Indochina would be (a) to gain the support and cooperation of the indigenous peoples, (b) to strengthen their ability to support the military effort, and (c) to strengthen allied appeal to neutral or hostile indigenous peoples.

2. The magnitude of the aid is dependent on the size of the area open to operations, the speed with which developments take place and the outcome of the military activity. The type of program would be determined largely by the degree of stability in the area involved.

3. . Activities necessary whether conditions are stable or unstable: those which supplement the war effort or contribute directly to the needs of the people; activities involving economic control.

. Additional activities as rear areas progressively stabilize: projects which contribute toward building the basic strength of a country and its people; projects which assist indigenous governments to operate efficiently and gain popular support, i.e. agriculture and public works, health and educational standards.

4. Outlines for the specific countries of Viet Nam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and the Philippines are presented (paragraph 21). Rh