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TOP SECRET 11. .


 * . Provide military assistance sufficient to increase the strength of indigenous forces, thereby helping to control local subversion, and to make easier clear identification of instances of overt agressionaggression [sic].


 * . Provide economic assistance conducive to the maintenance and strength of a non-Communist regime.


 * . Concentrate efforts on developing Thailand as a support of U. S. objectives in the area and as the focal point of U. S. covert and psychological operations in Southeast Asia.

12. . Reaffirm existing policy in NSC 171/1, subject to:


 * . In lieu of paragraph 19 substitute "Continue efforts to influence Indonesian government officials to oppose Communist infiltration and subversion."


 * . In lieu of paragraph 21 substitute "Take appropriate actions to strengthen friendly relations between Indonesia and the United States."

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