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 forces, French officials, and French advisors from Indochina in order to provide motivation and a sound basis for the establishment of national armed forces. The United States from the beginning should insist on dealing directly with the governments of the respective Associated States, completely independent cf French participation or control.


 * . The size and composition of the forces of each of the Associated States should be dictated by the local military requirements and the over-all U.S. interests.

3. The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommend that you approve the foregoing position, and inform the Department of State of the views of the Department of Defense concerning the assumption by the United States of training responsibilities in Indochina.

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