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This must of necessity be accompanied by sufficient fundamental detail to explain satisfactorily to the people of the Associated States how that position is being accomplished


 * . Concessions in the military field to give a greater degree of local leadership involving, of course, appointment of more high ranking indigenous military leaders would be of significant psychological value in the political field, provided local leadership were exercised under successful conditions.

9. Target date for completion of the mission is approximately thirty days after arrival in Indochina. Prior to departure, the Chief of Mission should consider the desirability of one or two members of the mission remaining in Indochina to witness early operations of the coming dry season and should make recommendations to the Joint Chief s of Staff accordingly.

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