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 "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."

I am in general agreement with the views of the Joint Chiefs of Staff which represent the current Department of Defense position on this subject.

A point additional to those made by the Joint Chiefs of Staff is that international interpretation of the cease-fire agreement may in any event impose limitations on the extent of military training, as well as end-item assistance, that could be undertaken by the United States in Indochina.

The Honorable

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