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 out the above missions. US agencies now agree no efforts should be spared in finding ways to begin and carry out such a program in the shortest possible time. The use of areas outside of Vietnam and various means of increasing US training personnel should be exploited to the fullest.

(3) The initial target will be the reorganization and training of those armed forces required for the internal security and support of the legal Government of Free Vietnam. The ultimate objective and the composition of US support of Vietnamese forces required to achiveachieve [sic] these or other longer range objectives is presently under study by the appropriate US Govt. agencies.

(4) It is fully recognized that, to be effective, US MAAG Saigon must have adequate authority, responsibility, augmented strength, and full support from Vietnamese and French authorities. The activities and functions of MAAG Saigon must be carried out without interference by, but with appropriate coordination and assistance from French authorities.

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