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1. As Chief of a U.S. Joint Military Mission to Indochina, Lt. Gen. John W. O'Daniel will discuss with General Navarre, Commander in Chief, French Armed Forces, Far Fast, requirements for and utilization of U.S. military aid in relation to French plans for successfully concluding the war in Indochina.

2. Discussions will, as a point of departure, take up U.S. evaluation of the Letourneau-Allard concept for successfully concluding the war in Indochina, particularly in light of developments since subject concept was formulated, and with a view toward:


 * . Gaining sufficient information concerning the development of indigenous forces and strengthening of the French Expeditionary Forces in Indochina to, equate the expenditure of U.S. military aid with net return, both current and planned.


 * . Gaining sufficient detailed knowledge of French military plans to acquaint U.S. leaders thoroughly with the plan of future conduct of the war in Indochina, the chances for ultimate victory and its timing, and the adequacy of coordination of programmed aid with military planning.


 * . Thorough discussion wth the French in order to influence them to:

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