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TOP SECRET. (1) Issue a directive to its armed forces that, in the event of unprovoked Communist armed attack against U. S. military or non-military personnel, aircraft, or vessels outside Communist territory, U. S. forces in the area will take against the Communist attacking force during the course of the attack aggressive protective measures, including if necessary and feasible immediate pursuit of the Communist attacking force into hostile airspace or waters.

(2) In addition to the action directed in (1) above, and as constitutionally authorized and specifically approved by the President, take such additional punitive action as may he necessary and appropriate. Rh